09 June,2024 01:22 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
In Pic: Kartik Aaryan
Remember that swanky McLaren that producer Bhushan Kumar gifted to Kartik Aaryan post the success of 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2'? Kartik recently shared that he had to spend lakhs of rupees to repair the car after rats chewed its mat. Even after receiving such an amazing and grand gift, Kartik couldn't enjoy it because of a funny yet genuine reason. In an interview, the actor shared that rats chewed the mat of the car, which cost him a lot of money. In an interview with The Lallantop, he said, "I drive my other car. I have hardly driven the McLaren. It was in the garage for a long time, so rats chewed the mat, which cost me a lot. I had to pay lakhs of rupees to fix the mat."
Earlier, when Kartik Aaryan received this big surprise from 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2' producer Bhushan Kumar, he took to Instagram to share a picture and thank him for the gesture. Kartik wrote, "Chinese khaane ke liye nayi table gift mil gayi Mehnat ka phal meetha hota hai suna tha..Itna bada hoga nahi pata tha India's 1st McLaren GT Agla gift Private jet sir #Gratitude - @prathameshb84 @tejas.kudtarkar @bombaytimes."
Earlier, while talking about Aaryan, Kumar had shared, "The dynamic, vivacious energy of Kartik Aaryan is infectious. We align creatively well, and the bond that started on a very professional note has definitely grown multifold in the multiple collaborations we've done. His dedication towards each project is commendable. This sports car is a token of appreciation for his hard work and grit. We instill confidence in him, and we aim to strengthen this collaboration in the future."
'Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2,' starring Kartik Aaryan, Tabu, Kiara Advani, and Rajpal Yadav, premiered on Netflix on June 19.
Kartik on the Work Front
Kartik Aaryan is gearing up for the release of his biographical drama 'Chandu Champion.' The actor plays Paralympic gold medalist Murlikant Petkar in the film. 'Chandu Champion' is jointly produced by Sajid Nadiadwala and Kabir Khan. The film, directed by Kabir Khan of 'Bajrangi Bhaijaan' fame, is set to arrive in theatres on June 14.