Kartik Aaryan hospitalized for knee surgery after on-set injury

Bollywood actor Kartik Aaryan has suffered a serious knee injury, halting production on his upcoming untitled film with director Kabir Khan. The incident occurred during the final two days of shooting, which involved intense action sequences for the sports drama. Aaryan was immediately taken to a hospital and is now admitted to Fortis Raheja Hospital in Mumbai, where he is scheduled to undergo knee surgery within a day. According to a source close to the production, the actor is under medical care and will need to rest for several days following the procedure before he can resume work commitments. The injury is a significant setback for the film, which was nearing the completion of its principal photography. Aaryan had been undergoing intensive training with action coaches in preparation for the physically demanding role, marking his second collaboration with director Kabir Khan after the 2024 film Chandu Champion. The accident comes at a pivotal moment in Aaryan's career. He was recently honored with the Best Actor award at the 72nd National Film Awards for his performance in Chandu Champion.