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Kartik Aaryan is currently recovering at home after undergoing knee surgery following an injury on the sets of his upcoming film with Kabir Khan. The actor
reportedly hurt himself while filming an intense action sequence for the sports drama and was subsequently admitted to a Mumbai hospital. While fans have been concerned about his health, Kartik has now shared his first social media update after the surgery. Staying true to his playful personality, the actor used humour to address the injury, sharing pictures from his recovery and joking about Kabir Khan’s advice to 'break a leg.'
Kartik Aaryan Shares First Post After Knee Surgery
Kartik Aaryan recently took to Instagram to give fans a glimpse into his recovery. The actor shared a series of photographs and videos, including pictures of his injured leg and a hospital visit. In one of the photographs, Kartik can be seen wearing a knee brace on his injured leg. Another image features the humorous message, 'Foot out of service'. Kartik's foot might be broken, but his humour is not!
The actor also shared a black-and-white photograph that appears to have been taken at the hospital. In the picture, Kartik is seen sitting on a hospital bed, with IV cannulas visible in his left hand. The post also included several older glimpses from his preparation for the upcoming film. The videos show Kartik actively training for the project, including running, kickboxing practice and sports sessions. Some clips also featured the actor spending time with his dogs.
Despite the seriousness of his injury, Kartik kept his social media update humorous. Referring to his director Kabir Khan, the actor wrote, "Kabir sir said – Break a leg."
Kartik Aaryan's Surgery Was Successful
Kartik’s injury occurred while he was filming an action sequence for Kabir Khan’s upcoming sports drama. The actor reportedly suffered the injury during the final days of an intense shoot and was taken to a hospital in Mumbai for treatment.
His spokesperson later confirmed that the surgery was completed successfully and that the actor had returned home to recover. "Kartik Aaryan sustained a knee injury while performing an action sequence on the set of his film," the spokesperson told ANI. The statement further confirmed that the surgery had gone well and that Kartik was resting at home. According to the spokesperson, the actor is expected to return to the sets once he has recovered.
For the uninitiated, upcoming project is an ambitious sports drama where Kartik is set to portray a kickboxing coach who plays an important role in shaping the journey of a young girl from Kashmir. The film is reportedly inspired by the story of Tajamul Islam, the young Kashmiri kickboxing champion who achieved international recognition through her sporting achievements. The project also marks an important step for Kartik as a producer. The actor has ventured into production with Dopamine Studios for the upcoming film.
