New Delhi: Kartik Aaryan is all set to win hearts with his upcoming release ‘Shehzada’. Earlier, the actor had an exciting year after his film ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2’ emerged as a blockbuster. He also got a lot of love for his OTT release ‘Freddy’. Recently he appeared in Rajat Sharma’s ‘Aap Ki Adalat’ and revealed many unknown anecdotes. The one that talked about the most was that he got only Rs 1.25 lakh for his debut film ‘Pyaar Ka Punchnama’ and now he is earning Rs 20 crore for 10 days of shooting!
It was told in the show that Karthik has become ‘so obsessed’ with himself that after earning ‘1.25 lakh’ in his first film (Pyaar Ka Punchnama), he is now demanding Rs 20 crore. To this, Kartik humbly replied, “Woh to dus din ke hain (It was for 10 days).”
To this the journalist clarified, “No, you are not kidding. You took Rs 20 crore for a film you shot in 10 days during the COVID-19 pandemic.”
Following this, Kartik justified his fee and explained, “Sir yeh kiya tha corona ke time pe, par kya mein aise dicuss kar sakta hoon apni fees, mujhe nahi pata. Par haan woh ek film (Dhamaka) aise bani aur dus din ka shoot.” Woh mera remuneration tha aur main dus din mein kya, bees din mein paise double kar deta hoon apne producers ke, toh banta hai my remuneration. I make my producers earn double the money in 20 days, so I think I deserve what I am paid.”
The actor also added, “I have always seen myself as number 1, slowly people are realizing it and seeing me like that. But what matters most to me is the love of the audience. I yearn for their love and affection.” That’s the only reason I am obsessed with myself and want to give hit films… There is only one shehzada (prince) in the film industry.”
On the work front, Kartik is currently gearing up for the release of ‘Shehzada’ starring Kriti Sanon in the lead. The film is all set to hit the theaters on February 10, 2023. The actor also has Hansal Mehta’s ‘Captain India’, ‘Satyaprem Ki Katha’, ‘Aashiqui 3’ and ‘Hera Pheri 3’ lined up.