MUMBAI: Bollywood actor Kartik Aaryan has shared his first social media update after undergoing knee surgery following an injury sustained while shooting an action sequence for his upcoming sports drama directed by Kabir Khan.
The actor posted a series of pictures and videos giving fans a glimpse of his injury, hospital stay and recovery journey. One of the pictures shows Kartik with an IV cannula in his hand while recovering in a Mumbai hospital.
Kartik Gives Fans a Glimpse of His Recovery
In his latest post, Kartik shared an image of himself wearing a knee brace, along with another picture from the hospital. He also included the words “Foot out of service” while updating fans about his condition.
Despite the injury and surgery, the actor kept his trademark sense of humour intact. Referring to director Kabir Khan, Kartik captioned his post with the line, “Kabir sir said – Break a leg.”
The humorous reference quickly caught the attention of fans and fellow celebrities.
Kabir Khan Reacts to Kartik’s Joke
Kabir Khan responded to the actor’s post with a light-hearted comment, telling Kartik not to take everything so seriously.
The exchange added a lighter moment to what has otherwise been a difficult period for the actor as he recovers from the injury.
Injury Happened During Film Shoot
Kartik suffered the knee injury while filming an action sequence for Kabir Khan’s upcoming sports drama.
The actor was subsequently admitted to a Mumbai hospital, where he underwent surgery. His team later confirmed that the procedure was successful and that he had been discharged from the hospital. Kartik is currently recovering at home.
Fans Send Wishes for Speedy Recovery
Kartik’s first post after the surgery prompted an outpouring of concern and well-wishes from his fans and colleagues.
The actor’s decision to share pictures from the hospital also gave fans reassurance about his condition, while his humorous caption helped ease concerns surrounding the injury.
Kartik Expected to Return to Work
Despite the setback, reports indicate that Kartik is expected to resume shooting once he has sufficiently recovered.
The injury has temporarily interrupted production of Kabir Khan’s sports drama, but the actor remains committed to the project. His latest update suggests that his focus is now on recovery before returning to the demanding physical work required for the film.
