Kartik Aaryan recently completed ten years of passing out from college when he walked up to DY Patil University, Mumbai to collect his graduation degree at its convocation. The Bollywood heartthrob uploaded the moment from his nostalgic and celebration-filled visit back to his former college on his Instagram account.
His Instagram post, captioned, “From sitting in the backbench to standing on the stage for my convocation – what a journey it’s been,” captured the essence of his emotional return. He added heartfelt gratitude to DY Patil University, his mentors, and the students for their support, humorously noting the long wait for his degree: “Only took over a decade!
Kartik wore a customized college jersey jacket while speaking to a packed auditorium full of excited students. The most memorable part of the evening was when he suddenly started dancing on stage to the title track of Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, creating an unforgettable moment for his fans.
Nostalgic Moments and Emotional Bonds
Video shared by the actor showed a walk-through of the campus where he remembered his college days as he interacted warmly with his former teachers and students. Kartik even went on to sign the college board, which will be a permanent reminder of the visit. A very emotional moment where Kartik pointed out a spot on campus and recalled, “I used to put water here, just like a water boy,” a reminder of his humble beginnings.
The event was an emotional affair of fan interactions. A female fan was beyond ecstatic and broke into tears when meeting the actor, while others showered him with gifts and affection; Kartik gracefully accepted.
Kartik was pursuing an engineering degree when he made his first appearance in a Bollywood movie, Luv Ranjan’s Pyaar Ka Punchnama (2011). From college student to one of the most bankable stars of Bollywood, Kartik’s journey is the inspiring story of young dreamers.
Recent Success and Upcoming Projects
Kartik had a very impressive 2023 with the superhits of Chandu Champion and Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3. His reprisal of the loved character Rooh Baba in Anees Bazmee’s Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 fetched all the praise at the critics and raked more than ₹250 crore from the Indian box office. It has Madhuri Dixit, Vidya Balan, Triptii Dimri, and Rajpal Yadav as a part of its ensemble cast.
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