Kartik Aaryan reveals his first car was a 'third-hand' vehicle, recalls attending red carpet events in auto

Kartik Aaryan may be one the most bankable stars in Bollywood right now, being credited with single handedly breaking the Hindi film industry's dry spell post the COVID-19 pandemic. While the star may have it all now, did you know he was able to afford his first car only after his fourth or fifth movie?

Kartik Aaryan has now revealed that the first car he bought after joining Bollywood was only after he had acted in several films. The car had several issues - a leakage problem and a seat door that just would not open. The actor also spoke about the time he would attend red carpet events in an auto.

In an interaction with Bollywood Hungama, Kartik said,“I didn't have a car when I came into the industry. The first car I bought after starring in Pyaar Ka Punchnama, Akaash Vani and after my fourth or fifth film. I bought a third-hand car, with much difficulty, which cost me around ₹60,000-65,000. I think the door wouldn't open in that car. It's not about struggle, I'm sharing it because it's funny. I didn't have a driver, I used to drive. I took the car specifically because when I used to go to red carpet events, I used to go by auto or take a lift from someone or go with someone on a bike.”

Kartik went on to add that the driver seat door would not open and it could not be fixed.

"There were times when I would need a valet. At that time, I had to go to the passenger seat and get off from there. The valet would then get inside the car via the passenger seat to take the driver's seat and then park the car. It was a funny incident that would always happen. I got used to it, it continued for a long time. There was a leakage problem also and water would drip during rains. Water would accumulate above and leak on the driver's seat. So water would fall on me while driving," the actor added.

Kartik who was last seen in Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2, which raked in over Rs 200 crore at the box office, recently became proud owner of India's first McLaren GT. The Rs 4.7 crore car was gifted to him by producer Bhushan Kumar after the success of Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2.

The actor has several projects in his kitty, including Freddy, Shehzada, Captain India and an untitled movie by Sajid Nadiadwala and Kabir Khan.