Published 22:51 IST, December 2nd 2019

Kartik Aaryan opens up about his early struggles, reveals "shared my home with 12 others"

Kartik Aryan shifted base from Gwalior to Mumbai in pursuit of his Bollywood dream. Pyaar Ka Punchnama & later Sonu Ki Titu Ki Sweety were game-changers for him

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Judging by box-office collections, Kartik Aaryan lately seems to be enjoying a successful run in his Bollywood career. actor set foot in Bollywood film industry with 2011 movie Pyaar Ka Punchnama. Kartik's witty and hilarious acting was loved by audience as well as critics. movie made him everyone's favourite. However, his success reportedly did t come easy. Kartik recently opened up about his journey, here is a look at what he shared:

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Kartik's success did t come to him easily.

It is often said that re is shortcut to success. Pyaar Ka Punchnama actor believes that he has also worked really hard in his life to become a famous Bollywood star. In an interview with Humans Of Bombay, actor spoke about his life before Bollywood. Kartik Aaryan first spoke about his childhood - he shared that he was born in small town of Gwalior. Incidentally, one of his popular movies, Luka Chuppi, had him shoot a majority of movie in Gwalior. His parents were in medical field and he initially planned on becoming an Engineer. But in 9th grade, Kartik saw Baazigar and that is when he knew he wanted to be on or side of screen. He still mand to study till 12th in Gwalior and n left for Mumbai to try his luck in Bollywood.

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Kartik also spoke about time he was looking for auditions. He said that he would search on Facebook keywords like "actor needed" in order to get called for auditions. actor n started working on small projects like advertisements etc. That was when he rented a flat in Andheri where he stayed with 12 or boys.

He also mentioned that he could t afford a portfolio which is why he would crop his face out of group pictures to send to nts. Finally, Kartik came across an audition for a film and his audition script was his famous mologue which later became his identity. 

Kartik got selected and he immediately called his mom who could t believe it. That was when he felt that his dream finally had come true. But even after Pyaar Ka Punchnama, actor was still going through a rough patch. But he still chose to finish his degree while he was enjoying his stardom as an actor. He also added that Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety was turning point for him. Kartik ended interview by saying, "Sometimes all of it still feels unbelievable—from this point on, possibilities just seem endless & my dreams, are just waiting to come true.” Here is a look at his story in his own words:

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19:29 IST, December 2nd 2019