Kartik Aaryan, Nushrat Bharucha and Sunny Singh starrer Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety have opened up at the box office successfully. Kartik Aryan’s acting chops in the film have been received well by the critics and the audience.
In an interaction with a leading Indian daily, Kartik spoke about the film elaborately. Kartik said, "The moment I heard the script, I realised that the character has multiple shades. The USP of the movie is the bromance between Sonu and Titu. Everybody wants a friend like Sonu, who will stand by you like a rock. It could have come across as overly possessive and intrusive had I gone overboard. So, I had to draw a line and be careful about not stepping over. This film is about friendship and fortunately, people have got the right message."
On receiving lots of adulation for his performance, Kartik said, "People I have dreamed of working with have been calling and messaging me, appreciating my performance. It feels great when people talk about your craft and you get noticed for it."
Speaking about how happy he is considering the fact that his patience and hard work has paid off, the actor said, "People have told me that I am on the brink of stardom. I started very young as a hero. I was just 20 and I looked different back then. Most actors begin their careers at the age I am now. I have been told that I was well-utilized in my first film, but I was too young. Some people thought that I was crazy for declining a lot of offers while I was filming SKTKS, but I have waited patiently because I knew I had a winning hand. I have always believed that it takes time for things to fall into place and I am glad that my patience and hard work have paid off."
A 19th-century painting in Wiesbaden sees a massive visitor surge.
Fans spotted a direct link to the opening shot of The Fate of Ophelia.
Museum staff were completely caught off guard by the 'Swiftie' invasion.
They are now planning special tours to capitalise on the unexpected fame.
The question on everyone's mind: did Taylor Swift visit this place herself?
It is not every day a quiet German museum gets caught in a pop culture hurricane. But that is exactly what has happened at Museum Wiesbaden, where a painting of Shakespeare’s Ophelia has become a pilgrimage site. The reason? Taylor Swift’s latest music video for The Fate of Ophelia kicks off with a scene that looks ripped straight from their gallery wall. Suddenly, they have queues of fans where usually there is just quiet contemplation.
The Ophelia painting that Swifties say inspired The Fate of Ophelia becomes an overnight sensation Instagram/taylorswift
How did this Ophelia painting become so popular?
To be honest, it was simply hanging there. Friedrich Heyser’s work from about 1900. It is lovely, sure, but it was not a headline act. Then the video drops. And you see it immediately in the pose, the white dress, and the water lilies. It is practically a direct copy or, let us say, an homage. Fans on social media connected the dots in hours. Now the museum cannot believe its luck. Visitor numbers went from a few dozen admirers to hundreds, just over one weekend, like a whole new crowd for a century-old painting.
What has the museum said about the surprise attention?
They are thrilled, but a bit stunned. A spokesperson said it was a "shock" and they are having an "absolute Ophelia run." Can you blame them? One minute you are managing a classical collection, the next you are at the centre of a global fan phenomenon. They tried to reach Swift’s team, but they had no luck there. But they have leaned into it completely. Now they are organising a special "Ophelia reception" with guided tours. Smart move, right? It is a perfect storm of high art and pop star power, and they are riding the wave.
The big question: did Taylor Swift actually visit?
This is the real mystery, is not it? How did this specific painting, in this specific German museum, end up as the template for a mega-budget video? The staff are wondering the same thing. She was in Germany for the Eras tour last July. Did she slip in, incognito? Did a location scout send a photo? The museum thinks they would have noticed if Taylor Swift was wandering their halls. Who knows? It is the sort of stuff that feeds fan speculation for years. Whatever the facts, the painting's life has been irreversibly altered.
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