Aman Gupta, co-founder and Chief Marketing Officer of boAt Lifestyle, recently shared an eye-opening account of dealing with a Bollywood actor who served as a brand ambassador for his company. In a conversation on the YouTube channel Dostcast alongside fellow entrepreneur Anupam Mittal, Gupta described the actor’s off-camera arrogance, contrasting starkly with his public image of humility.
Aman Gupta’s Revelations
In a now-viral clip with over 1.4 million views, Gupta said:
“There was an actor who was our brand ambassador. He was so full of himself. I would read in the news about how sweet he was—talking nicely to reporters, interacting well with the media, and even traveling in economy class. But with us, he showed immense arrogance.”
Gupta expressed his disbelief at the disparity between the actor’s on-screen humility and off-screen attitude, saying, “People have mastered the art of being humble.” He also emphasized the intelligence of the public in discerning genuine humility from pretense:
“I think the Indian public is very smart. They figure out who is real, who is genuinely humble, who is arrogant, who has an ego, and who is full of pride.”
Social Media Speculation
Gupta’s comments have sparked widespread speculation on social media about the identity of the actor. Some users believe he might be referring to Kartik Aaryan, given past reports praising Aaryan for his down-to-earth nature and economy class travels.
One user wrote:
“That is Kartik Aaryan. That was the news that he is so humble that he is traveling in economy.”
Another user defended Aaryan, saying:
“Kartik Aaryan is really sweet. I’ve seen him spend 30 minutes giving selfies. Felt bad for him.”
Others suggested that the actor in question could be Ranveer Singh, known for his high-energy personality, or Diljit Dosanjh, though some dismissed this, noting Dosanjh rarely travels in economy class.
The Larger Takeaway
Gupta’s remarks shed light on the gap between celebrities’ public personas and their real-life behavior, especially in professional settings. His statement underscores the importance of authenticity in public figures and the ability of audiences to eventually distinguish between genuine humility and crafted public relations narratives.
While the actor’s identity remains unconfirmed, the incident has ignited conversations about celebrity behavior and the challenges brands face in working with high-profile ambassadors.
