Kartik Aaryan’s Bio, Age, Movies, Girlfriend and Net Worth 2025

Kartik Aaryan is a popular Indian actor in Bollywood, known for his comic timing, boy-next-door charm, and ability to transform himself for serious roles

Born in Gwalior (Madhya Pradesh), he began his career as a struggling young man aiming to make it without any film industry backing.

His breakout came with Pyaar Ka Punchnama in 2011, where his memorable “monologue” turned him into a youth icon.

Over the years, he built a reputation as a bankable star, starring in romantic comedies like Luka Chuppi and Pati Patni Aur Woh, horror-comedy hits like Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 and 3, and surprise dramatic turns in Freddy and Chandu Champion. Today, he is among the top outsiders-turned-superstars in Hindi cinema.

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Early Life & Background of Kartik Aaryan

• Birth name: Kartik Tiwari Aaryan

• Born: 22 November 1990 in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, India¹

• Education: Studied at St. Paul’s School and Kiddy’s School in Gwalior; moved to Navi Mumbai for engineering at D. Y. Patil College. He dropped studies midway to pursue acting, later returning to complete his degree

• Family: Father Dr. Manish Tiwari (paediatrician), mother Mala/Pragati Tiwari (gynaecologist), one sister (also a doctor)²

• He moved alone to Mumbai in 2009, telling his family he wanted to study engineering while attending auditions in secret. After years of rejection he landed his debut

Kartik Aaryan’s Breakthrough & Early Films

• Debut: Pyaar Ka Punchnama (2011), directed by Luv Ranjan. Kartik’s character Rajat (or “Rajjo”) delivered a four-minute monologue mocking modern relationships. That rant became a viral sensation and made him a youth icon

• He completed his degree after the film’s release and continued to pursue acting

• Follow ups: Akaash Vani (2013) was a romantic drama; Kaanchi: The Unbreakable (2014) was a Subhash Ghai film where he changed his screen name to Kartik Aaryan

• Pyaar Ka Punchnama 2 (2015): sequel that cemented his comedic image. He won Stardust Award for Best Actor in a Comic Role and ensemble awards³

Rise to Stardom

• Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety (2018) – directed by Luv Ranjan; he played the lead in a controversial romantic-comedy. It was a massive commercial success and won him the Dadasaheb Phalke Excellence Award, Vogue Beauty Award (Heartthrob of the Year) and more

• Luka Chuppi (2019) and Pati Patni Aur Woh (2019) further established him in romantic comedies. Pati Patni Aur Woh grossed around ₹117.7 crore worldwide and he won the Zee Cine Award for Best Actor in Comic Role

Mature Roles & Critical Praise

• Love Aaj Kal (2020) – starred in this romantic drama reboot; met with mixed reviews.

• Dhamaka (2021) – a suspense thriller made for Netflix that received solid audience response.

• Freddy (2022) – a dark psychological thriller on Disney+ Hotstar. Kartik gained 14 kg, shadowed a dentist, lived in isolation to prepare for the role. Critics praised his maturing craft and willingness to move away from his “comic” persona⁴

• Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 (2022) – horror-comedy where he played “Rooh Baba”. It became his biggest hit so far (₹265 cr approx). He temporarily lost his voice filming the climax⁵

Latest Successes and Transformation of Kartik Aaryan

• Chandu Champion (2024) – A biopic by Kabir Khan in which he portrayed Paralympic gold medalist Murlikant Petkar. He trained in swimming, boxing, changed his body. Though box office was modest, critics praised him. He won the Zee Cine Critics Award for Best Actor – Male (2025)⁶

• Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 (released 1 November 2024) – returned as Rooh Baba. The film grossed over ₹423.85 crore worldwide, becoming the second highest-grossing Hindi film of 2024 and Kartik’s biggest commercial hit yet. He earned the IIFA Award for Best Actor for this role

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Upcoming Projects

• Naagzilla – a fantasy comedy trilogy produced by Karan Johar, in which Kartik will play a shape-shifting serpent. Scheduled for release 14 August 2026. Shot in Europe, requiring him to maintain rigorous fitness even without full gym facilities

• Tu Meri Main Tera (also called Main Tera Tu Mera) – a new romantic comedy with Ananya Panday, recently wrapped filming. Kartik was seen dancing at the wrap party and a release date was announced at the event (to be confirmed)

• Dostana 2 earlier had Kartik signed (with Janhvi Kapoor). The project was shelved, then revived with different cast. Kartik is no longer part of this version, although he and Karan Johar have reportedly reconciled and are collaborating on other projects⁷

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Off-screen Life & Public Image

• Outsider success story: He repeatedly emphasises he had no backing in Bollywood. He auditioned again and again while staying in a rented apartment with many others. Fans and critics celebrate his rise from Gwalior to superstardom purely by talent and hard work

• Brand endorsements: He is brand ambassador for Skechers India’s “Hands Free Slip-ins” range (signed June 2025)⁸

• Real estate & vehicles: In September 2025 he bought a ₹2 crore plot in Alibaug (Chateau de Alibaug) intending to build his home; this marks his first land investment alongside other Big-B Amitabh Bachchan and Kriti Sanon investors. He owns luxury cars like a BMW 5, Lamborghini Urus, McLaren GT (gift after Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2), and also reportedly gave his mother a Mini Cooper worth ₹44 lakh⁹

• Net worth & earnings: As of mid-2025, estimated net worth ~₹250 crore (~US $30 million). He reportedly charges ₹40–50 cr per film, with endorsement deals adding substantially. His assets grew ~81.6 % since 2022

• Personal life: Kartik is not married. Past romantic rumors involved actresses like Nushrratt Bharuccha, Ananya Panday (confirmed briefly), Sara Ali Khan, Janhvi Kapoor (rumoured during Dostana 2), Pashmina Roshan, Tara Sutaria, and most recently Sreeleela (linked during upcoming film). In a 2025 interview he stated he is completely single and prioritizing work

• Personality & lifestyle: He is known to love photography, video games, writing, football, and travel (favourite cities: London, Canada, Kolkata). Vegetarian; loves pav bhaji, gulab jamun, chhole bhature. Inspired by actors like Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, Ranbir Kapoor; directors like Sanjay Leela Bhansali and Karan Johar. He dropped out of college, shared tight Mumbai rental, got lost as a child in Delhi’s Karol Bagh and was found after hours such anecdotes add to his everyday image

Box-office & Career Stats

Worldwide box-office summary (selected films):

• Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3: ₹423.85 cr (~US $50 million)

• Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2: ~₹265 cr (~US $32 million)

• Pyaar Ka Punchnama 2: ~₹24 crore (~US $3 million)

• On international scale, his two leading credits brought total of ~$4.85 million gross; domestic average ~$2.45 million per lead film

 

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FAQ’s

1. When was Kartik Aaryan born?
He was born on 22 November 1990 in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, India

2. How tall is he?
He is approximately 6 ft (1.83 m) tall

3. What is his educational background?
He studied engineering (B.Tech in Biotechnology) at DY Patil College in Navi Mumbai. He paused his studies to act, then returned to complete his degree

4. How did he start his acting career?
He moved to Mumbai in 2009 with no film connections, auditioned repeatedly, and got his first break in Pyaar Ka Punchnama (2011), where his monologue made him famous

5. What was his breakthrough film?
While his debut was Pyaar Ka Punchnama, his big breakthrough movie was Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety (2018), which was a massive box-office hit and made him a mainstream star

Summary

Kartik Aaryan’s journey from a small town in central India to super-stardom in Bollywood is a story of persistence, talent, and evolution.

From his viral monologue in Pyaar Ka Punchnama, to family entertainers, romantic comedies, digital thrillers, and finally gritty dramatic roles, he has shown versatility.

His recent successes, especially Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 and Chandu Champion, underscore his growth beyond comedy.

With high pay-checks, brand deals, real-estate assets and a popular public image, he is now firmly part of Bollywood’s mainstream. And yet he remains rooted in his outsider identity, hard-working ethos, and relatable charm.

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