As Kartik Aaryan celebrates his 35th birthday on 22 November, his journey reminds fans that stardom rarely comes without hardship. Today he stands as one of Bollywood’s most bankable young actors, but the early chapters of his Mumbai life were filled with doubt, debt, and dreams that seemed far out of reach.

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From a Rented Room to a Life of Uncertainty

Long before the fame, red carpets, or blockbuster openings, Kartik lived alone in a modest Mumbai apartment- one he could barely afford. Success appeared distant as his initial films failed to give him the breakthrough he hoped for.

While speaking to Mashable India, Kartik recalled those emotionally and financially

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