New Delhi: It’s been a phenomenal year for Kartik Aaryan who celebrates his birthday today. On the occasion we take a look at the young superstar’s 5 most loved and appreciated performances, as he continues to break new ground and experiment with versatile roles -


Pyaar Ka Punchnama – The 'Pyaar Ka Punchnama' franchise put Kartik Aaryan on the map and made the industry sit up and take notice of the actor who came out of nowhere but became an overnight sensation! Everyone was talking about his monologue in the film which went on to break the internet and the youth found someone they could relate to; ever since there was no looking back for Kartik.



Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety – Kartik Aaryan did most of the heavy lifting in 'Sonu Ke Titu Ki' Sweety bringing great comic timing and his innate charisma and charm. While there was no monologue here, Kartik did have some stellar dialogues which he pulled off like a pro!



Luka Chuppi- Kartik Aaryan had audiences rooting for him in 'Luka Chuppi'. Whether he was covering a story or running for cover, Kartik exuded a lovable charm that was both engaging and relatable. The role felt like it was tailor-made for Aaryan who took it notches higher and made an impact without being preachy.



Dhamaka- While Kartik Aaryan became a household name with films like 'Pyaar Ka Punchnama' franchise, 'Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety' and 'Luka Chuppi' and owned the romantic-comedy space amassing a crazy, loyal fanbase, he broke the mould with 'Dhamaka', a performance that won him unanimous praise and accolades. The talented actor proved his versatility in the hard-hitting drama and introduced audiences to a whole new side of his acting prowess.



Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 - Kartik Aaryan ushered a new phase for Bollywood with the success of 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2'. Kartik Aaryan whose fandom and stardom only grows bigger by the day, managed to do what several couldn’t and had audiences return to theatres in overwhelming numbers. From the kids, to family audiences, the youth, within both the masses and the classes, Kartik with his hilarious antics in Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 stole everyone’s heart!



After receiving rave reviews for his performance in 'Dhamaka', that introduced audiences to a whole new side of his prowess as an actor and after the historic success of 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2', Kartik Aaryan steps out of his comfort zone with the dark romantic-thriller 'Freddy', whose release is just around the corner.


On a journey to experimenting with different kinds of films and roles, Kartik Aaryan also bagged some of the most anticipated films with acclaimed filmmakers and will headline Hansal Mehta’s 'Captain India', revisiting India's most successful rescue operations from a war-torn country, the action drama 'Shehzada', Sajid Nadiadwala’s 'Satyaprem Ki Katha' that will see him undergoing a complete physical transformation and 'Aashiqui 3', that marks the actor’s first collaboration with Anurag Basu.


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