National, 29th Dec 2025: Bollywood stars Kartik Aaryan and Ananya Panday are back on everyone’s feed, and this time, with a twist no one saw coming. The duo just dropped a new campaign in collaboration with Airbnb, celebrating the spirit of “Trust the Host,” and fans are already calling it one of their most charming moments together.
The video opens on Kartik seated with a pen in hand, reading out what sounds like a deeply heartfelt note. “I’m really glad you’re here,” he says, talking about making someone feel welcome, setting up the house with care, stocking chocolates, lighting candles, the kind of gestures that sound straight out of a romantic confession. Enter Ananya Panday, who overhears the monologue and, understandably, assumes she’s the intended audience.
What follows is playful confusion, effortless banter and classic Kartik–Ananya chemistry. As Kartik leans into the moment, Ananya begins to believe this might just be a grand, filmy gesture and even asks at one point, “You mean, main teri, tu mera?” – until the reveal flips the story on its head.
The note, the chocolates, the candles, none of it was meant for Ananya at all. “Imma jooooking.” says Kartik as he reveals that he isn’t confessing his feelings; he’s prepping his home as an Airbnb Host for incoming guests, making sure everything is thoughtfully set up for a memorable stay.
The campaign lands its message with humour and warmth: the best stays don’t begin at a front desk, they begin with a Host who genuinely cares. Through a light-hearted misunderstanding and a very relatable moment, Airbnb highlights how thoughtful hosting, handwritten notes, small gestures, and personal touches, can turn any stay into a home away from home. So, when travelling with Airbnb, just kick back and Trust the Host, and everything else will just fall into place.
Watch the video here: https://www.instagram.com/p/DSw96SLDQCB/
