In a shocking revelation, singer-composer Amaal Mallik alleged in a recent podcast that a negative PR campaign was being run within the Hindi film industry to “bring down” actor Kartik Aaryan, drawing parallels to the late actor Sushant Singh Rajput.
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Appearing on a Mirchi Plus podcast, Amaal stated that powerful figures in Bollywood — including big producers and actors — are targeting Kartik Aaryan through subtle and not-so-subtle methods, despite his growing popularity and outsider success.
Amaal Mallik’s Exact Words on Kartik Aaryan
“And today, you can see that people are trying the same things, directly or indirectly, with Kartik Aaryan as well… 100 log hatane ki firaak mein hain, playing power games. Big producers, big actors — all of them do it,” Mallik said, implying that the actor is being deliberately sidelined.
He further stated that while Sushant Singh Rajput lost his battle, Kartik has been fortunate to receive support from his parents and fan base, which helps him face such industry pressure.
Podcast Host Faces Threats to Take Episode Down
The podcast, uploaded on Thursday, quickly went viral. But by Saturday, podcast host Gaurav Thakur revealed through his Instagram Stories that he was receiving threat calls to delete the episode. He clarified:
“This is not a PR move by Kartik Aaryan or his team. The episode was unscripted and spontaneous. I won’t take it down. Thanks to Amaal Mallik and Kartik Aaryan’s fans for the support.”
Online Reactions Explode
Once the screenshots of the host’s statement were posted on Reddit, the topic gained massive traction. Fans of Kartik Aaryan expressed outrage and rallied behind both the actor and the podcast.
Sample Reactions:
- “They want him gone so they can run their family business.”
- “This is scary… these movie guys are real mafias.”
- “Not a secret anymore. Just gutsy of Amaal to say it publicly.”
Kartik Aaryan’s Career So Far
Despite the behind-the-scenes turbulence, Kartik Aaryan has continued to climb the success ladder:
Recent Highlights:
- Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 & 3 – Box office hits
- Satyaprem Ki Katha – Commercially successful
- Chandu Champion – Critically acclaimed despite box office underperformance
- Shehzada – Underwhelming performance
- Upcoming: A musical romance opposite Sreeleela
Final Thoughts
Amaal Mallik’s comments have reignited the outsider vs insider debate in Bollywood. While Kartik Aaryan continues to maintain a dignified silence, the online support and public scrutiny suggest that the industry can no longer ignore such allegations.
By – Nikita