Bollywood actors Kartik Aaryan and Ananya Panday, currently promoting their underperforming film, sparked a fresh wave of curiosity with their recent appearance on The Great Indian Kapil Show Season 4. A leaked promo from the upcoming New Year special episode has revealed a particularly personal confession from Kartik about his romantic life, leaving his co-star Ananya visibly taken aback.
A Startling Revelation on Love and Commitment
The promotional clip shows judge Archana Puran Singh referencing a dialogue from Kartik's film trailer, where his character says, "The first girl I say I love you to, will be the last girl I will say I love you." When Archana inquires if this reflects Kartik's personal mantra, the actor's response is unexpected.
Kartik Aaryan clarified, "I don't say I Love You, when the first one happens, I will say it." This implied that he has never uttered those three words to anyone romantically. Ananya Panday, who has been romantically linked with Kartik in the past, reacted with genuine surprise, asking, "Toh ab tak nahi hua hai? (So, you haven't fallen in love yet?)." Kartik chose to respond with only a mysterious smile, leaving the question hanging.
Ananya Panday's Take on Modern Relationships
Ananya Panday also shared her perspective on contemporary romance during the episode. She drew a contrast between the commitment-heavy love stories of the 1990s and today's dynamics. "In the 90s love story, people believed more in commitment," she noted, adding a humorous modern-day test for couples.
Ananya suggested that the ease of sharing everything in live-in relationships isn't always what it seems. "If you are in a relationship, just share your password, and you will break up in one minute," she quipped, highlighting the complexities and privacy boundaries in modern partnerships.
Spooky Fun and Box Office Blues
The episode promises more than just romantic revelations. In a comic segment, Sunil Grover, impersonating Aamir Khan, questions Kartik about his marital status. Upon learning he is unmarried, Grover's character retorts, "Not even once?" The episode also takes a supernatural turn when Krushna Abhishek makes an appearance as Manjulika from Kartik's successful Bhool Bhulaiyya franchise, leading to some spooky incidents on set.
This promotional appearance comes at a crucial time for the duo's latest cinematic offering. Their film, 'Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri', released on December 25, has been struggling at the box office. As per reports, the film's nett India collection on its fifth day was a mere Rs 1.75 crores, marking a steep 65% drop from Sunday. Its total domestic collection currently stands at approximately Rs 25.25 crores, a disappointing figure amidst the dominant wave of the blockbuster 'Dhurandhar'.
Trade analyst Taran Adarsh publicly stated that he had warned producer Karan Johar and Kartik Aaryan about the challenging release timing but the team proceeded nonetheless. Kartik had earlier made an indirect reference to the competing film's success, reposting a social media story that praised "breezing progressive film" amidst a trend of "hypermasculinity and testosterone-boasting action films."
Despite the film's commercial challenges, Kartik Aaryan and Ananya Panday continue their promotional efforts, with their candid chat on Kapil Sharma's show offering fans a glimpse into their off-screen personalities and views.
