Kartik Aaryan reveals how Shah Rukh Khan inspired him to become an actor : Bollywood News

Kartik Aaryan happens to be one of those who came to the maximum city to chase their dreams. We can now safely say that he has come out with flying colours, but do you know who played a major inspiration behind this? None other than Shah Rukh Khan! In a recent conversation, he opened up on how he watched Shah Rukh's Baazigar when he was in school, and it changed his life!
“I was born in the small town of Gwalior. My parents were in the medical field & I was going to do engineering. But in 9th grade, I saw Baazigar & I knew I wanted to be on the other side of the screen. I was unsure of my parents’ reaction—so I decided to study till 12th in Gwalior & then go to college in Mumbai," he was quoted as saying.

Kartik Aaryan reveals how Shah Rukh Khan inspired him to become an actor

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“I was born in the small town of Gwalior. My parents were in the medical field & I was going to do engineering. But in 9th grade, I saw Baazigar & I knew I wanted to be on the other side of the screen. I was unsure of my parents’ reaction—so I decided to study till 12th in Gwalior & then go to college in Mumbai. Luckily I got into a college in Navi Mumbai. I stayed in a hostel & searched for auditions. I had no contacts, so I’d type keywords like, ‘Actor Needed’ on Facebook. I’d travel for 6 hours 3-4 times a week for auditions. At times, I’d be rejected from outside the studio because I didn’t ‘look the part’. But I still had hope. Soon I got projects like a few seconds in an ad & they kept me going. Eventually I rented a flat in Andheri with 12 boys. I had limited finances. I couldn’t even afford a portfolio—I’d crop my face out of group photos to send to agents! All the while I’d skip college to give auditions & my parents didn’t know about any of this. Once I saw an ad for a film audition & decided to go for it. They liked me & auditioned me many times. My final audition script was the monologue that then became my identity! Finally, when I got the role, I was at Andheri station & immediately called my mom! She couldn’t believe it! After 2 & a half years of struggle, what I had imagined as a possibility, was now a reality. After Pyaar Ka Punchama, there still weren’t many opportunities. I stayed in the same flat with 12 boys till my third film! At the time, my mom was adamant I finish my degree, so while shooting, I gave my exams—& people in the exam hall were clicking photos with me! But I understood that she wanted my future to be secure. After Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety, it all changed! Life has come full circle now—recently when I was in Gwalior, I was invited to my school as chief guest & kids were chanting my name! It was surreal! But what I have today, would’ve never come my way, if I hadn’t believed that I’d make it. I’m grateful for where I am & I know I have a long way to go. Sometimes all of it still feels unbelievable—from this point on, the possibilities just seem endless & my dreams, are just waiting to come true.”

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The Pyaar Ka Punchnama actor's journey in Mumbai was a roller coaster ride, with him running around for work and sharing a flat with as many as 12 boys! With not enough money to get a portfolio shot, he would crop his photo out o group photos and send them across, hoping to get audition calls. But all is well that ends well.

"I’m grateful for where I am & I know I have a long way to go. Sometimes all of it still feels unbelievable—from this point on, the possibilities just seem endless & my dreams, are just waiting to come true," he added.

Kartik, who was last seen in Luka Chuppi, has a plate full of interesting films coming. He will be next seen in Pati Patni Aur Woh, which releases on December 6. He is also shooting for Dostana 2, and will be seen alongside Sara Ali Khan in the sequel of Love Aaj Kal.