The ‘Outsider’ seems to be gaining advantage in the empirical hierarchy of the Hindi film industry. We are talking about Kartik Aaryan who in no time has become a favourite of almost all the big banners.

Not that the actor is crying over spilt milk. During the last three months he has signed films with Sajid Nadiadwala, Ronnie Screwvala and Ekta Kapoor.

Anees Bazmi who is working with Kartik in Bhool Bhulaiya,is not surprised by the rush hour in Kartik’s career. “Hs is very hardworking and focused on his work. Wohladka apne kaam ke ilava kuch nahin sochta. Apart from that, Kartik has a massive fan base. Audiences will love his comic timing in Bhool Bhulaiya.”

Kartik is constantly looking at expanding his bandwidth as an actor. Director Shashanka Ghosh’s Freddy, for example, features him as a quirky cryptic character who is at once likeable and bewildering.

“He is full of surprises and he’s choosing roles which help him grow as an actor,” says Ram Madhvani who has directed Kartik in his next release the thriller Dhamaka on Netflix.