Mumbai, May 20 -- Before the box office success and mainstream recognition, Kartik Aaryan was a small town boy from Gwalior (Madhya Pradesh) with no film background or industry connections, chasing his big Bollywood dreams. When Pyaar Ka Punchnama released in 2011, it introduced an innocent boy whose relatable screen presence and raw energy connected strongly with younger audiences. This Luv Ranjan directorial film earned Kartik Aaryan the tag of 'The Monologue Guy' along with doing decent business at the box office.

The major turning point in Kartik's carrier arrived with Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety in 2018, where he delivered his first major breakthrough as a leading man. The film not only became a commercial success but also emerged as his...