Kartik Aaryan opens up why he refused supari, pan-masala, endorsement; says, “I realized it may be incorrect”

Kartik Aaryan has achieved stardom in the Hindi film industry, over the past 15 years. As his popularity surged, he became the face of several major brands. However, Kartik has been vocal about his ethical stance on endorsements. In a recent interview with The Lallantop, he candidly discussed his discomfort with promoting fairness creams and pan-masala products. Kartik revealed that he turned down such endorsements, including 'supari,' because he believed endorsing them was morally wrong. This decision underscores his commitment to responsible advertising and his desire to set a positive example for his audience.

Kartik remembers not renewing his contract with a fairness brand after a brief endorsement. He explained, "I ran an ad for a face cream a long time ago, but I discontinued it. I wasn't convinced by it. I didn't renew it because I realized it may be incorrect. The actor went on to say, "I've been offered a number of brands, but I've declined. Like the supari and pan masala brands. I can't relate to such things. And I try to avoid these things as much as possible. I can't tell who is right or wrong because everyone has their own way of thinking. But this does not match with my ideas."

Kartik will appear in Kabir Khan's Chandu Champion. In the sports biography, he plays former Indian paralympic gold winner Murlikant Petkar. The actor went through bodily transformations to play an athlete in the epic drama. Bhuvan Arora, Yashpal Sharma, Vijay Raaz, Aniruddh Dave, Palak Lalwani, and other actors play important roles in the film. The Chandu Champion film was shot in London, Wai, and Jammu & Kashmir. The film will be released on June 14 and is co-produced by Sajid Nadiadwala and Kabir, with production firms Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment and Kabir Khan Films.

Kartik will next appear in Anees Bazmee's Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3. The film also stars Tripti Dimri and Vidya Balan in significant roles. The horror-comedy is scheduled for release on October 31, 2024.

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