Bollywood actor Kartik Aaryan sparked a wave of excitement online after sharing a photo with Hollywood star Johnny Depp at the Red Sea International Film Festival in Jeddah. The festival, which has drawn global celebrities to Saudi Arabia, saw a memorable meeting between the two actors.

Kartik posted the picture on Instagram with the caption: "Pirates of the Red Sea. Jack Sparrow x Rooh Baba," referencing Depp's iconic "Jack Sparrow" from "Pirates of the Caribbean" and his own popular character "Rooh Baba" from "Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2". The image quickly went viral, prompting fans to speculate about a possible future collaboration between the stars.

One fan wrote, "We need a Captain Jack Sparrow and Rooh Baba in a movie," while others simply marvelled at the unexpected crossover moment.

Videos from the festival also circulated widely, including clips of Kartik being surrounded by enthusiastic fans requesting photos.

A number of Indian celebrities attended the event as well, including Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Rekha, adding to the festival's star-studded presence.