Do you really think of yourself as a Shehzada?
There’s no doubt about it. I feel gratitude, I feel lucky for the love I receive from the fans. Sometimes I wonder jitna kaam kia hai usse zyada pyar mil raha hai. I never want them to think that the love isn’t reciprocated.
There have been some funny incidents too. Once a fan was waiting outside my house for 2-3 days. When I finally met her, she gave me a photo – in which she and I were dressed in wedding clothes. She said – You’re my husband. I didn’t know how to react.
I never thought I would receive this level of love and I never want to let down my fans.
What does your Mother say to these incidents?
First, she used to get happy. Now, even she receives phone calls, and letters like this. A fan gave her a letter once and told her – you read this letter, don’t give it to Kartik. I can do anything for him, I love him endlessly. You’re my mother-in-law!
So, this happens with her also, but now she’s used to it.
How does the starstruck boy who used to be outside Mannat feel now? Now that people throng outside his house, proclaiming their love –
I feel I must have done something right to receive such love from the people. Whenever no one supported me, my fans supported me the most. I always say I’m a fan-made Superstar, a fan-made actor.
I feel they love me because I am one of them, I came from the people and I represent their dreams.
Sajid Nadiadwala Says People Will Remember Kartik For 8000 Years!
Sajid Nadiadwala concludes by saying –Someone asked how did Kartik become a Superstar without a godfather? He is someone who has mentioned his parents 39 times in this one hour… he doesn’t need a godfather. He’s fit for the industry – smart, and honest. He’s changed the meaning of ‘coffee’ in the Oxford dictionary. He’s not as innocent as he looks. I think he’ll go a long way.
It took 8 years for people to recognize him, but his name will be remembered for 8000 years now.
