Bollywood actor Kartik Aaryan has been at the center of recent dating speculation involving UK-based student Karina Kubiliute, following their seemingly coincidental Goa vacations in early January. The rumors gained significant traction after social media users observed striking similarities in beach photos posted by both individuals, featuring identical backdrops and amenities. Credible reports have since confirmed that Kartik Aaryan and Karina Kubiliute were indeed guests at the same luxury accommodation, the St. Regis Hotel in Goa, during the first week of January. However, multiple sources explicitly clarified that they occupied separate rooms within the hotel premises, with the hotel management declining to comment citing privacy policies. Further fueling the online buzz, it was reported that Kartik Aaryan, who was previously following Karina on Instagram, unfollowed her shortly after the dating rumors began circulating. Karina Kubiliute, for her part, addressed the speculation directly by updating her Instagram bio, initially stating "I don't know Kartik" and later elaborating to "I don't know Kartik, I'm not his gf, I'm on holiday with my family". This clear denial from Kubiliute aimed to quash the romantic link-up. The story also drew attention to a perceived age difference, with Karina reportedly being either 17 or 18 years old, and Kartik Aaryan being 35 or 36. This age gap, coupled with the emergence of an alleged profile of Kartik Aaryan on the exclusive dating app Raya—where a content creator claimed to have seen it in early 2025 with an age discrepancy mentioned—added layers of controversy to the unfolding narrative. While Kartik Aaryan has maintained silence on these recent events, the incident highlights the rapid spread of celebrity gossip and speculation fueled by social media activity.