Kartik Aaryan: "I Want to Be the Second Best Host, SRK is Unbeatable!"

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Actor Kartik Aaryan has expressed his aspiration to become the "second best host" following Shah Rukh Khan. On Friday, both Kartik and Shah Rukh Khan participated in the IIFA 2025 pre-event held in Mumbai. Kartik is set to host the IIFA Awards ceremony, scheduled to occur in Jaipur, Rajasthan, in March.

Why Kartik wants to do ‘second best hosting’

During the event, Kartik expressed his enthusiasm by stating, "I am truly delighted to be part of the 25th anniversary of IIFA. I will be hosting the event, and I aspire to achieve the second-best hosting, as no one can surpass him (gesturing towards Shah Rukh). Whenever Shah Rukh Khan sir has taken the stage to host or perform, he has consistently excelled. His presence creates an electrifying atmosphere akin to that of a stadium. Therefore, I am simply thrilled to be involved in this entire celebration..." he concluded.

Kartik spoke about upcoming event

Kartik expressed his excitement, as conveyed by news agency ANI, stating, "It is a great honour to celebrate the worldwide success of Indian cinema in the lively city of Jaipur, Rajasthan, as I take on the role of host for IIFA's momentous 25th-anniversary celebration this March. I have been looking forward to making my debut as the host of the largest celebration of Indian cinema, and this event serves as an ideal start to 2025. The significant milestone of IIFA in the Pink City is set to offer an extraordinary experience for fans around the world."

About IIFA event

The celebrations are set to commence on March 8, culminating in a grand finale on March 9, which will pay tribute to outstanding achievements in cinema and acknowledge the significant influence of Indian cinema on the international landscape.

About Kartik, Shah Rukh's films

Kartik was most recently featured in the horror-comedy Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3. His upcoming project is titled Tu Meri Main Tera, Main Tera Tu Meri, which is directed by Sameer Vidwans and produced by Dharma Productions. Scheduled for release in 2026, this film is anticipated to be an enjoyable romantic comedy. Additionally, Kartik is working with the renowned filmmaker Anurag Basu on another unnamed project.

Fans can look forward to Shah Rukh's next appearance in King. It has been reported that his daughter, Suhana Khan, will also be involved in the film.

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