Synopsis
Bollywood star Kartik Aaryan has shared his admiration for the anthology film 'My Melbourne,' highlighting the story 'Setara' by Kabir Khan as his favorite. The film tells the inspiring tale of a young Afghan girl adapting to life in Melbourne while finding solace in cricket.Key Takeaways
- Kartik Aaryan praises the film 'My Melbourne.'
- 'Setara' by Kabir Khan is his favorite segment.
- The story addresses themes of inclusivity and diversity.
- Setara tells the story of an Afghan girl adapting to a new life.
- Kartik recently won the IIFA Best Actor award.
Mumbai, March 11 (NationPress) Bollywood sensation Kartik Aaryan expressed his delight in watching the anthology “My Melbourne”, revealing that the segment “Setara” directed by Kabir Khan, known for “Chandu Champion”, stands out as his top pick.
Kartik commented: "I thoroughly enjoyed the film. It's incredibly uplifting and centers around inclusivity and diversity. The film truly meets expectations. I was particularly captivated by Kabir sir's work, Setara, which is my personal favorite. Its performances are outstanding, and I wish the entire team great success."
Kabir’s “Setara” narrates a compelling story about a 15-year-old Afghan girl escaping the Taliban and discovering peace through cricket as she adapts to her new life in Melbourne.
Additionally, there’s “Jules” by Imtiaz Ali & Arif Ali, which heartwarmingly delves into cross-cultural friendships and identity.
Rima Das presents “Emma”, a journey of self-discovery and belonging in a diverse world. Onir contributes “Nandini”, a deeply personal narrative about navigating relationships and aspirations in an unfamiliar land.
The film is scheduled for theatrical release in India on March 14.
In other updates, Kartik recently won the IIFA trophy for Best Actor (Male) for his performance in the blockbuster horror-comedy series ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3’.
During his emotional acceptance speech, he reflected on the hurdles and victories that have defined his career, especially his journey with the ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa’ series.
While discussing his role in ‘Chandu Champion’, he stated, "I am at a loss for words right now. I am not Chandu; I am the champion. While this isn’t an award for that film, I feel the same way.”
He acknowledged the doubts he faced upon joining the franchise, recalling how skeptics questioned his ability to lead ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2’.
"From the start, when I was chosen for ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2’, people doubted whether I could handle the film. Even during ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3’, we were unsure of our success on opening day,” he noted.
Kartik also expressed gratitude to director Anees Bazmee for crafting the iconic character of Rooh Baba, stating, "A heartfelt thank you to Anees Bazmee sir for developing such a monumental character, Rooh Baba, which has become a legacy for future generations.”
