‘It’s Not True That Bollywood Doesn’t React’: Kartik Aaryan On Kolkata Doctor Rape-murder Case

Kartik Aaryan is a well-known star in Bollywood. Throughout his acting career, he has played several roles that were highly praised by the audiences and the critics. There is one role that changed his life, a fact that he revealed during News 18 India’s special program, Diamond States Summit – Maharashtra. He also spoke on the RG Kar incident that shook the state of West Bengal, leading to widespread protests. Kartik was reportedly asked during the event that since his parents are doctors, and considering that Bollywood often refrains from reacting to some important issues, what would he like to say about the Kolkata doctor rape and murder case? Responding to the question Kartik Aaryan said, “It is not true that Bollywood doesn’t react. Everyone reacts in their own way. The difference is that people speak out depending on the situation. But it’s not that no one reacts at all.”

Earlier, Bollywood stars like Alia Bhatt, Parineeti Chopra, Richa Chadha, Anushka Sharma, and John Abraham expressed their anger over the incident.

Kartik Aaryan’s recent film Chandu Champion was highly appreciated by the audience. His look and dedication in the film were widely praised. He reportedly went through a massive transformation to get the perfect figure for his role. According to reports, he had to undergo 14 months of boxing training as he played the role of a Paralympic gold medalist.

At the event, Kartik Aaryan was asked how he felt when he heard the songs from the film. He mentioned that after listening to the songs he became a bit nostalgic as it reminded him of his old days. When asked about the preparation for the role, he shared, “I had to follow a strict diet to get the perfect figure for this role. I took swimming training for around one and a half years, learned wrestling, and did many things that I had never done before. My lifestyle has changed a lot after doing the film. My routine has changed. During the shooting, I didn’t sign any other film. I had to stay with the trainer all the time. After playing that role, my lifestyle has changed significantly. The film brought a massive change in my life.”