The grand stage of the International Indian Film Academy Awards (IIFA) 2025, held in Jaipur on March 8 and 9, turned into a playful battleground when Nora Fatehi took a lighthearted dig at Kartik Aaryan’s rumored dating history.
During the event, which was hosted by Kartik Aaryan and Karan Johar, a fun exchange between the hosts and Nora became a viral moment. When Karan offered Nora first-class tickets to London, she jokingly asked, “Am I going with you?” Karan, ever the witty host, responded that he was actually talking about Kartik. Kartik then added, “You don’t have to go with either of us. We’ll give you a ticket, and you can go with anyone you want.”
Seizing the moment, Karan Johar further teased, “You can go with EaseMyTrip if you tell us who you think is the perfect match for Kartik. It could be you as well.” However, Nora had a cheeky comeback that stole the show. She quipped, “Koi hai iss industry mein jisko aapne abhi tak date nahi kiya? (Is there anyone in the industry you haven’t dated yet?)” Kartik was seen blushing while trying to dodge the question, much to the audience’s delight.
Internet Reactions to Nora’s Dig
The playful banter quickly went viral on Reddit, sparking mixed reactions from netizens. Some saw it as a fun moment, while others believed it played into Kartik’s carefully curated “playboy” image.
- “It’s not really a roast; for Kartik, it’s basically a flex. That’s how his PR was trying to build his image too, to be called a playboy,” one user commented.
- Another added, “This is the first and only time I have seen Nora and Kartik in one frame despite all the gossip I heard about them on this sub.”
Kartik’s Mother Adds Fuel to Relationship Rumors
Adding to the speculation, Kartik Aaryan’s mother, Mala Tiwari, who was present at the event, made an intriguing comment when asked about her ideal daughter-in-law. She stated that she’s looking for a “good doctor”, which immediately set off rumors about Kartik dating Sreelala, his co-star in Anurag Basu’s upcoming untitled love story.
Sreelala, who is also pursuing a medical degree, has been linked to Kartik in recent gossip circles, and Mala Tiwari’s remark only fueled further speculation.
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