Archive · 9 Jan 2026
Kartik Aaryan Admits Calling Exes While Dating
Kartik Aaryan and Ananya Panday were on a talk show to promote their new movie.
The host asked them about relationship red flags.
Kartik admitted he sometimes calls his exes while dating, which surprised Ananya.
A psychologist explained that calling exes isn't always bad, but it can be a problem if it affects your current relationship.
She said it's important to be open and honest about past relationships to build trust.
Kartik Aaryan admitted to sometimes calling his exes while dating during an appearance on The Great Kapil Show.
Ananya Panday reacted with surprise, calling it a red flag.
Psychologist Dr Sakshi Mandhyan explained that calling exes can be about emotional familiarity and attachment.
Contact with exes becomes a red flag when it affects emotional safety or is hidden.
Dr Mandhyan advises open communication about past relationships to build trust in current ones.
- Who
- Kartik Aaryan, Ananya Panday, Dr Sakshi Mandhyan
- What
- Discussion about calling exes while dating
- When
- During a promo for The Great Kapil Show
- Where
- On The Great Kapil Show
- Why
- To promote their upcoming film and discuss relationship dynamics
- Actors Involved
- Kartik Aaryan, Ananya Panday
- Show
- The Great Kapil Show
- Topic of Discussion
- Calling exes while in a relationship
- Expert Consulted
- Dr Sakshi Mandhyan, Psychologist
- Key Insight
- Contact with exes can be a red flag if it affects emotional safety