Meet the Bollywood Star Who Gave 37 Retakes for a Kissing Scene – Kartik Aaryan Reveals Behind-the-Scenes Drama

Kartik Aaryan recalls an awkward yet memorable experience during a kissing scene in his early career and how it shaped his journey to stardom.

January 6, 2025: With a filmography spanning 18 movies, Kartik Aaryan has carved a niche for himself in Bollywood as one of the industry’s most bankable stars. With 8 hits, including 3 record-breaking blockbusters, Kartik’s journey from a supporting role to a leading man has been nothing short of inspiring.

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However, every success story has humble beginnings. Kartik’s Bollywood journey started with Subhash Ghai’s 2014 film Kaanchi: The Unbreakable, where he shared the screen with Mishti, Rishi Kapoor, and Mithun Chakraborty.

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The Scene That Took 37 Retakes

In a candid interview, Kartik Aaryan revealed one of the most challenging and awkward moments of his career — a kissing scene with Mishti in Kaanchi. The scene, intended to be a passionate moment, ended up requiring 37 retakes.

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Kartik humorously shared, “Maybe she deliberately kept making mistakes! Subhash Ji wanted a passionate kiss. I didn’t know how to kiss. I was about to ask him, ‘Sir please show me how to do it!’ I never thought a kissing scene would be such a headache. Towards the end, Subhash Ji was happy that we finally got it.”

Struggles Before Stardom

Despite giving his best in Kaanchi, the film failed both critically and commercially, adding to Kartik’s list of early box-office failures, which included Aakash Vaani. However, he didn’t lose hope.

His career saw a turnaround with Pyaar Ka Punchnama 2, where his signature monologue and comedic timing became the talk of the town. The success of the film marked the beginning of his rise to stardom.

From Awkward Beginnings to Box Office King

From facing retakes in a single kissing scene to becoming one of Bollywood’s most sought-after actors, Kartik Aaryan’s journey is a testament to perseverance and hard work. Today, he stands tall among Bollywood’s elite, continuing to deliver hits and winning hearts across the nation.


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