Aman Gupta, co-founder of boAt Lifestyle, has taken the internet by storm by commenting on an “arrogant” Bollywood actor who once represented his brand. While the actor cultivates a humble image in public, Gupta says this persona doesn't match his behind-the-scenes demeanor.
Speaking candidly during an episode of YouTube's Dostcast with Anupam Mittal, Gupta's comments have sparked widespread speculation online.
In a viral clip that has garnered over 1.4 million views, Gupta described the disparity between the actor's public and private behavior. “We had an actor as our brand ambassador. He was full of himself… and in the news, I read how sweet he was,” Gupta said. He added, “Look at the way he talks to reporters. Look at how well he handles the media. Oh, look, he's traveling in economy class. But with us he shows so much arrogance. “
Gupta added, “That's when I realized that people have mastered the art of humility.”
Expanding on his observation, Gupta said: “With time the world begins to understand. I believe Indian people are very intelligent. They find out who is real, who is genuinely humble, who is really arrogant, who is egotistical and who is proud.
The actor's identity remains a mystery, but social media users haven't stopped speculating. Some are convinced Gupta was referring to Karthik Aaryan, pointing to his famous portrayal of the tourist economy class, while others believe Ranveer Singh or Diljit Dosanjh could have been the subject.
“That is Karthik Aryan. It's news that the more he walks in the economy, the more humble he gets,” one user commented. Another reacted, “Karthik Aaryan is really sweet… I've seen him take selfies for 30 minutes straight.”
When Diljit Dosanjh's name was floated, some dismissed the theory, noting that the Punjabi star rarely flies the economy.