Net Worth
$12 Million
Age
35 Years
Height
1.83 m
Nationality
Indian
Place of Birth
Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, India
Weight
78 kg
Marital Status
Single
Birthday
November 22, 1990
Biography
Kartik Aaryan (born Kartik Tiwari) is a prominent Indian actor known for his work in Hindi cinema. Born in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, he moved to Mumbai to pursue a degree in Biotechnology Engineering while secretly auditioning for acting roles. He made his acting debut in 2011 with Luv Ranjan's buddy comedy 'Pyaar Ka Punchnama', where his famous monologue delivered in a single take brought him instant fame. After a few initial setbacks, he achieved breakout commercial success with 'Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety' in 2018. Known for his charismatic screen presence and comic timing, Kartik has headlined several successful films including 'Luka Chuppi', 'Pati Patni Aur Woh', 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2', and 'Chandu Champion'.
Career Milestones
June 2024
Critical Acclaim for Chandu Champion
Portrayed India's first Paralympic gold medalist Murlikant Petkar, earning widespread critical praise for his physical transformation.
May 2022
Blockbuster Success of Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2
Lead role in the blockbuster horror-comedy that was pivotal in reviving the Indian box office post-pandemic.
February 2018
Breakthrough Success with Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety
Starred in his first 100-crore box-office hit, establishing himself as a bankable mainstream lead in Hindi cinema.
May 2011
Acting Debut in Pyaar Ka Punchnama
Made his Bollywood debut with Luv Ranjan's cult comedy film while still pursuing an engineering degree.
Fun Facts & Trivia
- Kartik skipped his college exams to shoot for his debut film 'Pyaar Ka Punchnama'.
- He changed his screen name from Kartik Tiwari to Kartik Aaryan prior to the release of his 2014 film 'Kaanchi: The Unbreakable'.
- His famous 5.2-minute monologue in 'Pyaar Ka Punchnama' was done in a single shot and was considered one of the longest continuous shots for a Hindi film scene at the time.
- He underwent a dramatic two-year physical transformation, dropping body fat from 39% to 7% for his role in 'Chandu Champion'.