The original incident took place during Coldplay’s Music of the Spheres World Tour at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, on July 16, 2025. When Byron and Cabot were spotted by the stadium's kiss cam, they awkwardly dodged the moment, sparking a frenzy of speculation. What made the moment explode online was Chris Martin’s cheeky on-stage comment, “Either they’re having an affair, or they’re just very shy.” The clip quickly went viral and led to Byron stepping down as CEO.
Kartik's Comic Twist: “Almost Got Fired!”
Kartik Aaryan decided to bring his own flavor to the meme-worthy moment, and the results were pure comedy gold.
On Wednesday, he uploaded a funny video on Instagram mimicking the kiss cam clip. Instead of dodging an unexpected romantic reveal, Kartik’s version shows him secretly enjoying a chocolate bar. But the second he notices the kiss cam, he springs into action—hiding the chocolate, ducking down, and dramatically pulling out dumbbells to start doing bicep curls, as if to convince everyone he’s still on his fitness journey.
The on-screen text reads: “Fitness freak Kartik Aaryan caught cheating on his diet at the Coldplay concert last night.” He captioned the video, “Almost got fired,” clearly playing into the viral context of the original scandal.
Internet Reacts: “Creativity Peaked!”
The response from fans was nothing short of enthusiastic. Flooding the comments section were messages of praise and laughter. Some of the top reactions included:
“Best recreation ever!”
“Only you could have done this justice!”
“Creativity peaked.”
“How cute and funny—10/10!”
“You always know how to create viral-worthy content.”
Kartik’s clever parody resonated with audiences not just for its humor but for its spot-on timing and relatable premise—cheating on a diet is a universal guilty pleasure!
Kartik Aaryan: From Comedy King to Fitness Icon
This viral moment also reminded fans of Kartik’s recent transformation into a fitness icon. During the making of ‘Chandu Champion’, where he portrayed Murlikant Petkar, India’s first Paralympic gold medallist, Kartik underwent a drastic physical transformation.
Though the film, directed by Kabir Khan, received critical acclaim, it fell short at the box office with global earnings of only ₹87.25 crore. Nevertheless, Kartik’s dedication to the role and fitness gained widespread recognition and admiration.
His decision to spoof the kiss cam moment by tying it to diet cheating was not only witty but also a subtle nod to the intense discipline he’s maintained since his Chandu Champion days.
The Real Kiss Cam Scandal That Inspired It All
For those who missed the original controversy, here’s a quick recap: During Coldplay’s concert, the stadium’s kiss cam zoomed in on a couple—later identified as Andy Byron and Kristin Cabot. Instead of sharing a kiss, the two visibly recoiled, prompting Coldplay frontman Chris Martin to joke on stage. Within hours, the clip exploded on social media. As netizens dug deeper, rumors of an affair surfaced, and just days later, Byron resigned from his role as CEO of Astronomer.
The incident became one of the most discussed pop culture moments of the year and has since been parodied by creators worldwide.
What’s Next for Kartik Aaryan?
After riding high on the success of his content creation skills, Kartik is all set to make a comeback on the big screen.
He’ll soon be seen in Anurag Basu’s upcoming musical romantic drama, also starring South star Sreeleela. Though originally scheduled for a Diwali 2025 release, the film has been pushed back due to a pending shoot schedule, as confirmed by the filmmaker.
Kartik also has another exciting project in the pipeline—Karan Johar’s “Tu Mera Main Tera, Main Tera Tu Meri”, which reunites him with Ananya Panday, his co-star from Pati Patni Aur Woh. This romantic drama is already creating buzz and is expected to hit theatres in early 2026.
Conclusion: Kartik Aaryan—Bollywood’s Meme King and Mass Entertainer
Kartik Aaryan’s playful recreation of the Coldplay kiss cam scandal is yet another example of why he remains one of the most relatable and entertaining personalities in Bollywood today. By effortlessly blending pop culture with humor and fitness, he manages to stay both relevant and refreshing.
In a world where viral moments come and go, Kartik’s version of “caught cheating” is the kind of wholesome twist the internet didn’t know it needed. And with his upcoming film line-up and knack for content that connects, one thing’s clear: Kartik Aaryan isn’t slowing down any time soon.
