There are rumours about Bollywood actor Kartik Aaryan attending an Independence Day 2025 event in Houston, USA that is being organized by a Pakistani restaurant, Aga’s Restaurant and Catering, which is owned by Shaukat Maredia. His pictures and posters even went viral on social media.
The actor’s team has now issued a statement that reads- “Kartik Aaryan is not associated with this event in any capacity. He has never made an official announcement about participating in this event. We have contacted the organizers and requested to remove all promotional materials featuring his name and image.”
The inaugural day of WAVES 2025 witnessed a moment that instantly struck a chord with fans and attendees alike. Bollywood’s beloved star and consistent box office puller, Kartik Aaryan, showcased his trademark humility during his appearance at the World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit (WAVES), currently underway at the Jio World Convention Centre, BKC.
Taking the stage during the high-profile summit, Kartik shared an unfiltered and heartwarming moment with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. In a candid admission that quickly resonated across social platforms, the actor said, “Pradhan Mantri Ji, sorry meri heartbeat bohot tez chal rahi hai aapke saamne.” His nervous honesty in front of one of the world’s most influential leaders left the audience smiling and nodding in agreement—proving once again why he’s everyone’s favorite.
Also, a fan of Shah Rukh Khan shared a video of the actor taking over the stage at the Waves 2025 Summit and welcoming the guests. The actor said, ‘Waves summit is India’s global platform for the future of audio visual entertainment, a very special welcome to our distinguished guests.’