Kartik Aaryan and Karan Johar have finally established a comfortable working relationship. Not only are the two collaborating on an upcoming film, but they also co-hosted the recent IIFA Awards. During the event, they engaged in a friendly rap battle, taking subtle digs at each other while promoting their new project.
Karan Johar’s Rap: A Nod to Bollywood Royalty
During his rap segment, Karan Johar made a bold statement about Bollywood's hierarchy. He rapped:
"Tum ho naye student, main evergreen faculty,
Let me introduce you to the real real royalty.
Khans and Kapoors are still the OG guys,
Aaj kal ke hero dekho, stealing their franchise!"
Karan even referred to himself as the 'kingmaker' of Bollywood, emphasizing the dominance of the Khans and Kapoors in the industry.
Kartik Aaryan’s Reply: A Celebration of Outsider Success
Kartik Aaryan countered with his own rap, highlighting his journey as an outsider who made it big. He also pointed out the contrast between the success of Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 and the failure of Karan Johar’s Student of the Year 2.
Kartik Aaryan Wins Best Actor for ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3’
Later that evening, Kartik Aaryan won the Best Actor (Male) award for his role as Rooh Baba in Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3. Overwhelmed with emotion, Kartik reflected on the challenges of his career.
He described his journey as "full of thorns," recalling how people doubted his ability to carry Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 when he was first cast.
"Mujhe pehli baar Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 ke liye select kiya gaya tha, tab bohot sawaal uthe the. Ki kya mere kandhon par ye film chal paayegi ya nahi chal paayegi?"(I was selected for Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 for the first time, and many questions were raised. Will this film work on my shoulders or not?")
Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 vs. Singham Again: The Big Box Office Clash
Kartik also addressed the initial uncertainty about the release date of Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, as it clashed with Ajay Devgn’s Singham Again during Diwali. However, he expressed gratitude to his fans for their unwavering support.