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Prashant Narayanan Labels Kartik Aaryan 'One of the Most Terrible Actors' in Podcast Interview

Mainstream outlets amplified the critique, renewing debate over talent versus box-office clout.

Overview

  • In a Bollywood Bubble interview, Prashant Narayanan called Kartik Aaryan “one of the most terrible actors,” saying he is extremely lucky and “surviving because of his parents’ blessings.”
  • Narayanan described Aaryan as non-communicative and propped up by those around him, while noting he liked the actor’s debut in Pyaar Ka Punchnama.
  • He argued many viewers “laugh at” actors like Aaryan rather than with them, drawing a distinction he said shapes audience reception.
  • Coverage set the remarks against Aaryan’s recent run that includes major Bhool Bhulaiyaa franchise hits, several underperformers, and critical praise for Chandu Champion.
  • Reports noted Aaryan is currently shooting Dharma ProductionsNaagzilla in Delhi, and no response from him was included in the articles.