Kartik Aaryan was born in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh. He pursued a degree in engineering before making a career in acting. He made his acting debut in 2011 with Luv Ranjan's film Pyaar Ka Punchnama.
In a recent interview, Kartik Aaryan opened up on the insider vs. outsider debate. The actor admitted losing opportunities because someone was born into the family.