Kartik Aaryan is once again at the center of a social media storm, but this time, the chatter has taken a far more controversial turn. The Bollywood star, known as much for his love life headlines as his box office presence, is being linked to Karina Kubiliute, a UK-based teenager, after alleged vacation pictures from Goa sent the internet into overdrive.
What began as harmless dating speculation has now escalated into a heated online debate, with netizens raising serious concerns over the age gap and questioning the nature of the actor’s alleged relationship.
Goa Vacation Photos That Set the Internet on Fire
The latest rumors erupted after eagle-eyed fans noticed near-identical beach photos posted separately by Kartik Aaryan and Karina Kubiliute on Instagram. The images, taken from what appeared to be the same Goa beach, featured striking similarities: identical beach beds, matching towels, a volleyball court in the background, and the same sunset hues.
While neither photo showed the two together, social media users quickly stitched the visuals into a narrative of a shared holiday. Screenshots began circulating across X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, and fan forums, fueling speculation that the actor and the teenager were vacationing together.
Adding fuel to the fire, Kartik reportedly unfollowed Karina on Instagram shortly after the rumors gained traction, a move that many interpreted as damage control.
The ‘Underage’ Controversy Explained
The conversation took a darker turn when users dug up an old Facebook post allegedly linked to Karina, where she was wished on her 12th birthday on June 9, 2020. Based on that post, several netizens calculated that she would be around 17 years old today.
This calculation triggered a wave of backlash online, with Kartik Aaryan being heavily trolled and criticized across platforms. Comment sections filled up rapidly, with users expressing shock, discomfort, and outrage.
One user wrote, “This just makes everything worse.”
Another remarked, “Khud ko India ka Leonardo DiCaprio samajhta hai kya.”
A third commented, “I checked her friends’ profiles, most of them are either 18 or just turned 18… EWW.”
It is important to note that none of these claims have been officially verified, and the age details circulating online are based purely on user calculations and old social media posts.
Silence From Both Sides
So far, neither Kartik Aaryan nor Karina Kubiliute has issued any statement addressing the dating rumors or the underage allegations. Their silence has only intensified speculation, with fans divided between those calling for accountability and others urging restraint until verified information emerges.
As of now, there is no confirmation that the two are dating, vacationing together, or even personally involved.
Kartik Aaryan and His Ever-Present Dating Rumours
This is not the first time Kartik’s personal life has dominated headlines. Over the years, the actor has been linked to several actresses, including Sara Ali Khan, Ananya Panday, Janhvi Kapoor, Pashmina Roshan, and Sreeleela. Most of these rumors were never publicly acknowledged, yet they frequently kept him in the gossip columns.
Ironically, the current controversy comes at a time when Kartik’s professional journey has hit a rough patch. His recent film Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri, co-starring Ananya Panday, Neena Gupta, and Jackie Shroff, failed to impress at the box office, wrapping up below the ₹50 crore mark.