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Kartik Aaryan weighs in on Bollywood’s insider-outsider debate: If it didn’t exist, people wouldn’t understand struggle…

Kartik Aaryan weighs in on Bollywood’s insider-outsider debate: If it didn’t exist, people wouldn’t understand struggle…

Actor Kartik Aaryan has opened up about the insider vs outsider debate in Bollywood, ahead of the release of his new film Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri. Speaking with Filmfare, Kartik said he is now beyond it, personally, but continues to speak up for newcomers. Kartik Aaryan made his Bollywood debut with Pyaar Ka Punchnama in 2011.(PTI) Kartik Aaryan talks about the insider vs outsider debate in Bollywood “If this debate didn’t exist, people wouldn’t understand the struggle of outsiders. When a big filmmaker launches someone, they begin from a much higher level. Outsiders don’t have money, perception or access,” he said. Discussing the issue of many talented individuals not getting the opportunity, Kartik shared that he has seen “people come from outside and go back because it just didn’t happen for them.” Kartik talks about the differences While Kartik agreed that filmmakers are backing fresh faces, he added that the differences do exist–in endorsements, social media leverage and film choices. “These are real differences,” he said and added that presently he …

Shah Rukh Khan admits having problem with ‘insider-outsider’ debate: ‘I lost a family in 24 hours…’

Shah Rukh Khan admits having problem with ‘insider-outsider’ debate: ‘I lost a family in 24 hours…’

At the Waves Summit 2025 in Mumbai, Shah Rukh Khan spoke from the heart, sharing his thoughts on the long-debated topic of insiders vs outsiders in Bollywood. Often hailed as the quintessential outsider who made it big, SRK took the opportunity to challenge the labels. Joining Deepika Padukone in a candid conversation moderated by Karan Johar, the superstar reflected on his journey and made it clear that he doesn’t believe that where one comes from should define one’s place in any industry. Shah Rukh Khan dismissed the common narrative that success comes only from being extremely hungry or ambitious. He said those were just lofty words. While he acknowledged working hard, he believed more in seeing the industry as his own from the start. He never thought of himself as an outsider. He also made it clear that he disagreed with the insider-outsider label. According to him, where someone comes from is not important. What really matters is what they do after entering a new world and how they create a place for themselves. Speaking …