Over
the
years,
Kartik
Aaryan’s
filmography
has
grown
beyond
conventional
commercial
cinema,
increasingly
reflecting
stories
rooted
in
social
awareness
and
emotional
depth.
Through
romance,
comedy,
and
drama,
his
films
often
mirror
evolving
societal
values,
relationships,
and
conversations
that
resonate
strongly
with
today’s
audience.
Tu
Meri
Main
Tera
Main
Tera
Tu
Meri
emerges
as
a
refreshingly
progressive
romantic
drama
that
challenges
traditional
ideas
of
marriage
by
asking
a
simple
yet
powerful
question-why
are
women
almost
always
expected
to
leave
their
homes
after
marriage?
In
a
bold
narrative
choice,
Kartik
Aaryan’s
character
consciously
decides
to
leave
his
home
post-marriage,
sharing
equal
responsibility
with
his
partner
and
redefining
partnership
within
the
family.
Critics
have
praised
its
socially
conscious
premise
and
modern
outlook,
highlighting
how
the
film
normalises
gender
equality
through
an
accessible
love
story
rather
than
preaching
it.
With
Kartik
portraying
a
sensitive
and
evolved
male
lead,
the
film
reinforces
the
idea
that
meaningful
change
begins
within
everyday
relationships,
making
it
both
relevant
and
uplifting.
Bhool
Bhulaiyaa
3
,
while
primarily
positioned
as
a
horror-comedy,
delivers
a
surprising
and
nuanced
social
commentary
on
queer
identity,
betrayal,
and
the
transformative
power
of
acceptance.
The
backstory
of
the
ghost,
Debendranath,
highlights
the
tragic
consequences
of
societal
non-conformity
and
prejudice,
showing
how
denial
and
suppression
can
lead
to
emotional
devastation.
Using
its
supernatural
framework,
the
film
ultimately
advocates
empathy,
understanding,
and
acceptance
over
fear
and
judgment.
Satyaprem
Ki
Katha
directly
confronts
serious
and
often
uncomfortable
themes
such
as
consent,
gender-based
violence,
and
the
trauma
of
sexual
assault.
The
film
stands
out
for
its
sensitive
portrayal
of
male
allyship,
with
Kartik
Aaryan’s
character
supporting
the
female
lead,
played
by
Kiara
Advani,
through
her
journey
of
healing.
By
foregrounding
respect,
communication,
and
accountability,
the
narrative
reinforces
the
importance
of
consent
and
emotional
safety
within
relationships,
while
challenging
traditional
ideas
of
masculinity.
Luka
Chuppi
approaches
the
subject
of
live-in
relationships
in
small-town
India
with
humour
and
warmth,
subtly
questioning
long-standing
societal
norms.
The
couple’s
decision
to
live
together
before
marriage
leads
to
a
series
of
comic
situations
as
they
attempt
to
conceal
their
modern
lifestyle
from
conservative
families.
Beneath
the
light-hearted
tone,
the
film
addresses
stigma,
generational
conflict,
and
the
gradual
shift
in
attitudes
toward
relationships
and
marriage.
An
early
indicator
of
Kartik
Aaryan’s
inclination
toward
socially
conscious
storytelling
was
Akaash
Vani.
Released
at
the
beginning
of
his
career,
the
film
courageously
tackled
issues
such
as
marital
rape,
emotional
abuse,
and
the
psychological
pressure
faced
by
women
within
rigid
family
structures
and
arranged
marriages.
At
a
time
when
such
subjects
were
rarely
discussed
openly
in
mainstream
cinema,
the
film
marked
a
bold
and
necessary
narrative
choice.
Together,
these
films
highlight
Kartik
Aaryan’s
evolving
cinematic
journey-one
that
balances
mainstream
appeal
with
socially
relevant
storytelling.
By
choosing
narratives
that
spark
conversation
and
reflection,
he
continues
to
prove
that
popular
cinema
can
be
both
entertaining
and
meaningful.