WHERE ARE THE PKP STARS TODAY?

From an iconic monologue that became a cultural phenomenon to launching six acting careers, the 2011 sleeper hit Pyaar Ka Punchnama (PKP) clocks 15 years today. Here’s a look at what the six original stars have been doing since then
Compiled by Akash Bhatnagar (HINDUSTAN TIMES; May 20, 2026)

KARTIK AARYAN
The biggest name to have come out of the PKP cast is Kartik, who is currently one of the most sought-after leading men in Bollywood. It took a while for him to find that footing, and it happened with another of his collaborations with director Luv Ranjan in Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety (2018). After that, he built it up with hits like Luka Chuppi, Pati Patni Aur Woh (both 2019) and then solidified that place with Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 (2022) and Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 (2024). He also gave critically acclaimed performances in Satyaprem Ki Katha (2023) and Chandu Champion (2024). Now, Kartik has Captain India, Naagzilla and director Anurag Basu’s romantic drama in the pipeline.

NUSHRRATT BHARUCCHA
The after effects of PKP and Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety success worked for Nushrratt too, who went on to be part of films like Dream Girl (2019), Chhalaang (2020) and Akelli (2023). The actor also headlined the horror franchise Chhorii with its two films released in 2021 and 2025, respectively. Last seen in the silent comedy film Ufff Yeh Siyapaa last year, Nushrratt has Ghooskhor Pandat and Bun Tikki in her kitty next.

DIVYENNDU
Divyenndu wasn’t a part of the PKP sequel (2015), but embarked on a solo career on his own. He did films like Chashme Baddoor (2015), Toilet: Ek Prem Katha (2017) and Madgaon Express (2024). But his breakthrough role came as Munna Tripathi in the web series Mirzapur. While his character was killed in the show after two seasons, he will return to the franchise in its big-screen outing, Mirzapur: The Movie, this year. Divyenndu will also appear in Ram Charanstarrer pan-India film Peddi next month.

SONNALLI A SAJNANI
After PKP, Sonnalli went on to star in films such as PKP 2, Jai Mummy Di (2020) and Aseq (2023), but none managed to work out well. She appeared in the web series Illegal Justice, Out Of Order and Anamika, but found little success. Sonnalli has several unreleased projects, including Noorani Chehra and Boondi Raita, which have been on the back burner for years. On the personal front, she got married to hotelier Ashesh L Sajnani, and the couple welcomed their first child, daughter Shukar in 2024.

RAAYO S BAKHIRTA
Post the success of PKP, Raayo was the face that didn’t come out as often. He did a film, Ishk Actually (2013), but it disappeared without a trace. The actor did a few offbeat projects including 706 (2019), short film Guzara (2019) and the music video Hoon Main Alag (2024). He ventured into theatre last year with Kaneez: A Musical Love Story and was last seen in the micro drama Mera P A Don in March this year.

ISHITA RAJ
Ishita went on to star in Meeruthiya Gangsters (2015), PKP 2, Yaaram (2019) and Wild Wild Punjab (2024), but found little success. She also did special appearances in dance numbers in Prassthanam (2019), Chatrapathi (2023) and Kapkapii (2025). Her last work on screen was this year’s release, action crime thriller Human Cocaine, but the film didn’t get much exposure.

WHERE ARE THE PKP STARS TODAY?