For Kartik Aaryan, this has been a strong year at the festival, with several international artists and filmmakers interacting with him. His fans say the interaction with Depp is a reflection of his growing popularity beyond India.(Image Source: Instagram/kartikaaryan)
Bollywood star Kartik Aaryan sent the internet into a buzz when he posted an unexpected selfie with Hollywood superstar Johnny Depp at the Red Sea Film Festival.
In this unplanned meet-and-greet, fans of the two superstars went wild in an instant. It was one of the most discussed topics from the Saudi Arabia festival that is still ongoing.
In the photo, Kartik was smiling casually, while Johnny Depp was in his element: beanie, dark shades, a bunch of accessories, and a cigar between his fingers.
The picture stirred a sense of nostalgia among his fans as Depp reminded them of his most iconic screen character, Captain Jack Sparrow from Pirates of the Caribbean movies.
Kartik's caption beautifully merged their screen identities, drawing an interesting connection between Rooh Baba from Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 and the iconic pirate.
To the fans, the picture represented the unlikely coming together of two film worlds. Bollywood meets Hollywood, and comedy-horror meets swashbuckling adventure.
Several social media users termed it a "dream frame," yet others celebrated how Indian actors are now getting recognition on the global stage at various international events.
For Kartik Aaryan, this has been a strong year at the festival, with several international artists and filmmakers interacting with him. His fans say the interaction with Depp is a reflection of his growing popularity beyond India.
Captain Jack Sparrow is one of the most iconic characters in modern cinema, played by Johnny Depp. He is the lead protagonist of Disney's Pirates of the Caribbean film series.
Known for his unpredictable behavior, witty humor, drunken charm, and clever escapes, Jack Sparrow became a global cultural phenomenon.
Johnny Depp's interpretation further turned the character into an unforgettable one; many nominations and admiration worldwide were his share. Years after the last film, Jack Sparrow still is one of the most recognizable fictional characters across the world.
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Kartik Aaryan's release calendar for the future is choc-a-block. His upcoming films are:
1. Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3
Kartik reprises his fan-favorite role as Rooh Baba. The film promises even bigger scale, more comedy, and a fresh supernatural twist.
2. Aashiqui 3
The actor leads in this highly anticipated romantic drama, continuing the franchise of the hit Aashiqui series.
3. Chandu Champion Franchise Plans & Extension (Upcoming) After Chandu Champion, Kartik is in talks for more collaborations in the same genre of sports-drama.
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