Kartik Aaryan vs Karan Johar, Sidharth Malhotra, Sushant Singh Rajput vs Akshay kumar Facts and Net Worth.

Kartik Aaryan vs Karan Johar, Sidharth Malhotra, Sushant Singh Rajput vs Akshay kumar Facts and Net Worth

Rooh Baba quietly sneaked into the cinema and took everyone by storm with his acting prowess. The iconic monologue from Pyaar ka Punchnaama wouldn’t have been a hit had it not been for the seamless dialogue delivery of the Gwalior lad. The dimple-chinned boy who is a perfect combination of good looks and versatility is the nation’s heartthrob. His presence on the silver screen is enchanting and the trailer of his latest flick SatyaPrem ki Katha has kept the fans asking for more. With so much in his kitty at this young age, Kartik Aaryan is the youth’s icon and Teekhafun brings all the information about this cute and handsome guy who has given tough competition to his contemporaries.

Get ready for an interesting story on Kartik Aaryan and the comparison between him and Karan Johar, Sidharth Malhotra, Sushant Singh Rajput and Akki.

Personal Information

Kartik Aaryan

• Born on 22nd November’90 in Gwalior
• Parents: Dr. Manish Tiwari and Dr. Mala Tiwari
• Engineering in biotechnology from D.Y. Patil College of Engineering, Navi Mumbai
• Debut in 2011 in Pyaar Ka Punchnama
• Official Instagram ID: @kartikaaryan

Karan Johar (Rahul Kumar Johar)

• Born on 25th May’72 in Mumbai, Maharashtra
• Parents: Yash Johar and Hiroo Johar 
• Went to Green Lawns High School, Mumbai
• Attended H.R. College of Commerce and Economics, Mumbai
• Debuted as Assistant Director with Aditya Chopra in 1995 in the landmark movie Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge
• Official Instagram ID: @karanjohar

Sidharth Malhotra

• Born on 16th January’85 in Delhi, India
• Parents: Sunil and Reema Malhotra
• Married to Kiara Advani
• Went to Don Bosco School, Delhi and Naval Public School
• Graduated from Shaheed Bhagat Singh College, Delhi
• Debut in 2012 in Karan Johar’s Student of the Year
• Official Instagram ID: @sidmalhotra

Sushant Singh Rajput

• Born on 21st January’86 in Patna, Bihar
• Died on 14th June’2020
• Parents: Krishna Kumar Singh and Usha Singh
• Studied at St.Karen’s High School,Patna and Kulachi Hansraj Model School, Delhi
• Pursued mechanical engineering from Delhi College of Engineering
• Debut as a lead on the small screen  in the year 2009 in the serial Pavitra Rishta
• Debut in the movies in 2013 in Kai Po Che
• Official Instagram ID: @sushantsinghrajput

Akshay Kumar

• Born on 9th September 1967
• Married to Twinkle Khanna
• Started his career with Saugandh in 1991
• Parents Hari Om Bhatia and Aruna Bhatia
• Schooling from Don Bosco High School, Matunga
• Attended Guru Nanak Khalsa College but dropped out
• Debut in 1991 in the movie Saugandh
• Official Instagram ID: @akshaykumar

The Beginning of the Journey

The road to success is not always an easy one. There are times when people struggle with emotional and financial breakdown while there are instances when despite hard work, results just don’t seem to come. And the early life of the stars in discussion today is quite similar. Kartik Aryan, Sidharth Malhotra, Late Sushant Singh Rajput and Akshay Kumar didn’t have Godfathers in the Bollywood industry. It was their passion for acting that has made them who they are today. A quick look at the early life of the stars:

Kartik Aaryan:

• Coming from a family of doctors, this handsome boy who has won hearts with his acting skills is an engineer.
• He wanted to face the camera and thus gave auditions for 3 years while he was studying.
• His first break happened in 2011 when he signed Pyaar Ka Punchnama.
• The monologue in the movie was the turning point and after that, came Akash Vani and Kaanchi.
• Though these movies couldn’t make a mark, yet he grabbed Pyaar Ka Punchnama 2 and Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety and these movies changed the course of action.
• SatyaPrem ki Katha actor is known for his comic timing and childish looks.

Karan Johar

• His rendezvous with the camera was in 1989 in the Doordarshan serial Indradhanush.
• After working as an Assistant Director in DDLJ he made his directorial debut with Kuch Kuch Hota Hai in 1998.
• Since then, Karan Johar’s friendship with SRK and Kajol has become as thick as a rock.
• He has given a chance to many new faces in his movies. Alia Bhatt, Sidharth Malhotra and Varun Dhawan are his favourite students from Student of the Year. Jahnvi Kapoor and Ishan Khattar in the movie Dhadak got a brilliant start because of Karan Johar.
• The Netflix series Lust Stories is yet again from his production house.

Sidharth Malhotra

• Coming from a Navy background, this Delhi stud began as a fashion model and today has reached great heights in his profession.
• He had a small role in Dharti Ka Veer Yodha Prithviraj Chauhan released in 2009 and later assisted as a director in the movie My Name is Khan before he grabbed the role of the main lead in Dharma Productions Student of the Year in 2012.
• He has tried his hands on different genres and in Shershah the audience saw the actor in a different avatar. His chemistry with Kiara Advani was icing on the cake. And no wonder the movie was a blockbuster.

Sushant Singh Rajput

• Nicknamed Gulshan, this boy next door was the youngest of 5 siblings.
• He aspired to become an astronaut and then an Air Force pilot.
• But he was a big fan of SRK and his interest in acting comes from here.
• He enrolled himself in Shaimak Dawar’s classes during his college days and later moved to Mumbai to take up small roles.
• He remained a part of Nadira Babbar’s theatre group for 2.5 years.
• Balaji Films spotted him during his theatre days and thus he was asked to audition for Kis Desh Mein Hai Mera Dil in 2008.
• The lead role fell in his lap with Pavitra Rishta which was a massive successful small screen series.
• After that, he got into Bollywood through Kai Po Che which released in 2013.
• The film was his ticket to glory and then followed Shuddh Desi Romance, PK, MS Dhoni and many others before he bid farewell to the world in 2020.

Akshay Kumar

• In his span of 30 years in the industry, this Indian-born naturalized Canadian has done almost 100 films and is unstoppable.
• Born and brought up in Delhi, this actor was always interested in karate.
• He learnt martial arts and has a black belt in Taekwondo.
• After being spotted by his friend’s father who was a model co-ordinator, his world changed completely and thus began his career in modelling which later culminated into acting.
• His journey began with Saugandh in 1991 and then came the Khiladi series which made him a household name.
• This fitness freak is a vegetarian and follows a strict regime.

Record-breaking movies of the stars

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Kartik Aaryan became an instant charmer right from his first flick opposite Nusrat Bharucha. The duo gave the sequel and that too was a hit. After that came a series of other movies and some of them made the cash registers ringing.

Karan Johan, known to give astounding breaks to new faces has commendable hits to his credit. From appearing as SRK’s friend in DDLJ to working as Assistant Director in the same movie and then making his statement with movies like Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, K3G, Kal Ho Na Ho and many others, this director-producer has created wonders in Indian cinema.

Sidharth Malhotra, Late Sushant Singh Rajput and Akshay Kumar too have given excellent performances in some movies and here is a list of blockbusters of the stars:

Kartik Aaryan:

• Pyar Ka Punchnaams series( 2011 and 2015)-73 crores
• Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety in 2018 earned 108 crores
• Luka Chuppi released in 2019 collected 94 crores
• Pati Patni Aur Who released in 2019 collected 86 crores
• Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 released in 2022 collected 185 crores

Karan Johan: The highest-grossing movies from Dharma Productions are:

• Kuch Kuch Hota Hai in 1998 earned 46 crores
• Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gum in 2001 earned 136 crores

• Kal Ho Na Ho in 2003 earned 38 crores
• Dostana in 2008 earned 44 crores
• Wake Up Sid in 2009 earned 27 crores
• I Hate Luv stories in 2010 earned 43 crores
• Agneepath in 2012 earned 119 crores
• Yeh Jawani Hai Deewani in 2013 earned 177 crores
• 2 States in 2014 earned 101 crores
• Humpty Sharma ki Dulhaniya in 2014 earned 72 crores
• Kapoor & Sons in 2016 earned 69 crores
• Ae Dil Hai Mushkil in 2016 earned 106 crores
• Badrinath Ki Dulhaniya in 2017 earmed 114 crores
• Raazi in 2018 earmed 122 crores
• Dhadak in 20180 earned 72 crores
• Simbaa in 2018 earned 239 crores
• Good Newzz in 2019 earned 196 crores
• Sooryavanshi in 2021 earned 195 crores

Siddharth Malhotra

• Student of the Year in 2012 collected 70 crores
• Ek Villain in 2014 collected 105 crores
• Kapoor & Sons in 2016 earned 69 crores
• Shershah in 2021 collected 100 crores

Sushant Singh Rajput

• Kai Po Che in 2013 collected 49 crores
• Shuddh Desi Romance in 2013 collected 46 crores
• MS Dhoni-The Untold Story in 2016 collected 133 crores
• Chhichhore in 2019 collected 153 crores

Akshay Kumar:

• Mohra released in 1994 collected 12.01 crores
• Dhadkan released in 2000 collected 14.02 crores
• Andaaz release in 2003 collected 15.94 crores
• Mujshe Shaadi Karogi in 2004 collected 29.11 crores
• Bhool Bhulaiyaa in 2007 booked 49.10 crores
• Singh is King in 2008 collected 67091 crores
• Mission Mangal in 2019 collected 202 crores,
• Good  Newws in 2019 booked 205 crores
• Sooryavanshi in 2021 collected 196 crores

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Controversies

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Bollywood is a different universe. The ones who become a part of this world of glamour and fashion can well understand the fact that their personal life no longer remains personal because they are always under watch. Paparazzi’s’ hawk eye keeps on digging for the masala. Whether it is their relationship with a fellow star or a tussle with a fan, nothing remains hidden for long. And thus they become victims of controversies.

Have a look at some of such instances in which the actors were involved:

Kartik Aaryan: (Source: bollywoodlife.com)

• He was rumoured to be dating Sara Ali Khan while they were shooting for Love Aaj Kal 2. But they separated after the release of the movie.
• It was reported that Kartik’s unprofessional behaviour on the sets of Dostana 2 led to his fallout with Karan Johar and the movie ultimately got shelved.
• He was trolled for punishing his sister for not making, “Gol Roti”. People called him a misogynist and he had to delete the post.

Karan Johar (Source: timesofindia.com)

• He is often referred to as the flag bearer of nepotism and his spat with Kangana Ranaut on Koffee with Karan is not hidden.
• He was asked to replace Fawad Khan (Pakistani actor) in his movie Ae Dil Hai Mushkil in response to the Uri Attacks. The director didn’t do so and had to pay a huge fine.
• He reportedly said that he had a crush on Twinkle Khanna.
• He was dragged into the controversy behind Sushant Singh Rajput’s death.
• His fallout with Kartik Aaryan during the shooting of Dostana 2 caught everyone’s attention.
• It was said that he had paid KRK a whopping amount of Rs 25 lakhs for tweeting positive reviews about his movie Bombay Velvet.
• He is often trolled for his same-sex couple remarks.

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Sidharth Malhotra (Source: timesofindia.com)

• He was in a relationship with Alia Bhatt, Nicole Meyer and Jacqueline Fernandez before tying the knot with the beautiful Kiara Advani.
• Sidharth Malhotra’s comment on the Bhojpuri language was slammed by actress Neetu Chandra.

Sushant Singh Rajput (Source: timesofindia.com)

• This self-made Patna boy was an outsider to the industry and if reports are to be believed, he was never welcomed by the fraternity.
• His untimely suicide still remains a mystery.
• He dated Ankita Lokhande for 5 years and fans were left disappointed when their relationship fell apart.
• He was in a relationship with Kriti Sanon and Rhea Chakraborty.

Akshay Kumar (Source: lehren.com)

• When he auctioned the naval uniform he wore in Rustom, people didn’t like the same and it spared unexpected controversy.
• His relationship with Raveena Tandon and Shilpa Shetty caught the light.
• He received backlash for promoting Pan Masala.
• His Canadian passport is always a topic of discussion.

Top Interesting facts about the dudes

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Viewers love to read about everything that happens in the lives of the dashing hunks of Bollywood. And for this reason, Teekhafun brings to you some facts about the superstars which not many are aware of:

Kartik Aaryan:

• He comes from a family of doctors because his father is a paediatrician and his mother is a gynaecologist.
• He took a course in acting from Kreating Charakters Institute.
• Writing poetry and stories is his hidden talent.
• He owns the sportswear brand Hummel.
• Kartik is a member of All Stars Football Club which organizes football matches for charity.
• He is known for his opulent lifestyle and roaring car collection.
• He ranked 20th in Duff & Phelps’s list of the most valuable celebrity brands in 2021!

Karan Johar

• Before he became a director, he was a costume designer and he designed costumes for SRK in DDLJ, Mohabattein and Veer Zaara.
• He can speak French flawlessly and is one of the celebrities to have a master’s degree in the language.
• He has the privilege of being the only Indian after PM Dr. Manmohan Singh to have got an invitation to be a guest at the opening ceremony of London Olympics.
• For him, Kajol is his lucky charm.
• He is close to Ekta Kapoor.

Sidharth Malhotra

• Before Student of the Year happened in 2012, he had worked as Assistant Director in the movie My Name is Khan.
• He is a certified scuba diver.
• His fitness is because of his keen interest in sports and Rugby tops the charts.
• Did you know that the actor is great at doodling and sketching?
• His ultimate desire is to work with the gorgeous Deepika Padukone.

Sushant Singh Rajput

• The late actor was the National level Olympiad winner in Physics.
• He was passionate about astrophysics.
• His passion for acting made him a part of Nadira Babbar’s Ekjute theatre group and he even joined Shaimak Davar’s dance group when he was in Delhi.
• Though Pavitra Rishta was his debut lead role, he first appeared on the screen in Kis Desh Mein Hai Dil Mera.
• Kedarnath star was ambidextrous.

Akshay Kumar

• Rajiv Hari Om Bhatia (his birth name), had to face a tough time while changing his Khiladi image.
• He loves horror movies and Laxmii Bomb is his stellar performance.
• Akki loves playing card games.
• He works out for fun and not as a way of punishing himself.
• His first modelling assignment fetched him INR 5500.

How many followers do the handsome stars have on Instagram?

Today the world of social media is within everyone’s reach and the Bollywood stars keep their fans tuned to their respective pages by posting something intriguing on Instagram. Be it the announcement of the next big release or sharing information on the personal front, the Instagram pages of the stars are loaded with engaging stuff. And this adds to the number of followers on social media. Have a look at the exact figures:

• Kartik Aaryan has 30 million followers on Instagram
• Karan Johar has 16 million followers on Instagram
• Shershah actor has 25 million followers on Instagram
• The Kai Po Che star has 13 million followers on Instagram
• The Khiladi has 65 million followers on Instagram

What is the per-project or movie/shows approx. fee charged by the actors?

The actors in discussion have made it big on the silver screen because of their dedication and rigorous hard work. They have burnt the midnight oil to deliver exceptional performances on the screen and thus, the amount they charge for every project they take is justifiable. The per-project fee of the actors is:

• Kartik Aaryan charges 20 crores
• Karan Johar is a director and earns 3 crores for every project
• Sidharth Malhotra harges between 6 to 8 crores for every film
• Sushant Singh Rajput had charged 8 crores for his last project
• Akshay Kumar charges 50-100 crores for every movie

What is the net worth of the actors?

Kartik Aaryan, Sidharth Malhotra and Late Sushant Singh Rajput have earned a lot in their short career in Bollywood. On the other hand, the ace producer-director Karn Johar too has given the industry some of the highest-grossing hits of all times and has a net worth envying. Akshay Kumar’s career is an example of how far you can go with the skills you have and his net worth can give jitters to many. The net worth of the actors is:

In Crores:

• Kartik Aaryan’s net worth is approximately Indian rupees 46 cr
• Karan Johar’s net worth is approximately Indian rupees 1777 cr
• Sidharth Malhotra’s net worth is approximately Indian rupees 105 cr
• Sushant Singh Rajput’s net worth is approximately Indian rupees 59 cr
• Akshay Kumar’s net worth is approximately Indian rupees 2591 cr

In Millions:

• Kartik Aaryan’s net worth is approximately 6 million dollars
• Karan Johar’s net worth is approximately 215 million dollars
• Sidharth Malhotra’s net worth is approximately 13 million dollars
• Sushant Singh Rajput’s net worth is approximately 8 million dollars
• Akshay Kumar’s net worth is approximately 325 million dollars

What is the success mantra the actors swear by?

There is no 2+2 rule to make it big in your life. Every individual has his/her beliefs and theories of success and following them religiously helps an individual to tread on the path which makes an impression. Similarly, the Bollywood stars too have their success mantras which they have followed and keep following in their lives to achieve fame and recognition. The mantras are:

• Kartik Aaryan is a staunch believer of hard work, determination and perseverance.
• Karan Johar says that to be successful in life you should keep ego, power and delusion on the other side of the table.
• Known for his style and looks, Sidharth Malhotra says that to be successful you need to do what audiences love. Every project is a new learning and embrace it whole-heartedly!
• Late Sushant Singh Rajput said that doing the right thing at the right time in the right spirit will give you the success you crave for.

• Akshay Kumar says that perseverance is the key and this actor believes in karma.

Conclusion:

The actors are an inspiration for those who aspire to make an impression in Bollywood. Talent never goes unrecognized and this is what we learn from the journey of the handsome boys.

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