Star power does help get eyeballs: Karan Mehra
New Delhi, March 22 (IANS) Television actor Karan Mehra, known for his role in the TV show "Virrudh", is happy with the way his film career is shaping up, but admits star power does help in getting people to the theatres.
Published: Thursday,Mar 22, 2012 12:13 PM GMT-06:00
New Delhi, March 22 (IANS) Television actor Karan Mehra, known for his role in the TV show "Virrudh", is happy with the way his film career is shaping up, but admits star power does help in getting people to the theatres.
"It is true that star power does help in getting good opening for any film even though it would have flaws. It does sometimes become tough for newcomers to create a space. But this is the way the industry works," Karan, whose new film "Love Possible" just hit theatres, told IANS on phone from Mumbai.
"We don't have any stars in the film, so it will take time to grow," he added.
After "Love Possible", Karan is looking forward to the release of Mahesh Bhatt's "Blood Money" and would soon be seen in Arup Dutta's "Bloody Ishq".
Karan started his career with small screen with popular teenage TV show "Remix" and has since worked in shows like "Virrudh", "Behenein", "Surya - The Supercop"
Last year, the actor was seen in a small role in "No One Killed Jessica", while in 2010, Karan acted in short film "Amen", based on gay rights activist Harish Iyer's life. The film had garnered appreciation at various film festivals.
Luck plays a pivotal role in carving a niche for oneself in showbiz, said Karan.
"It is very difficult to carve a niche in the industry. While talent and hard work does matter, but luck also plays a very important role. Even star kids have to struggle to create their own identity in the industry," he said.
The young actor is in no hurry and said: "Till now the journey has been quite fruitful. My career is still in initial stages and I have a long way to go. It took more than 10 years for some of the well-known actors to carve a niche for themselves and I have just started."
Karan doesn't want to restrict himself to any particular genre.
"I am actor and I am ready to entertain my audiences in all genres. I have done ads, television, films and theatre. There is a vast variety and I want to do good work," he said.
However, on the small screen, after playing Rajhans in investigative series "Surya - The Supercop", he is returning as an anchor with an upcoming travel show.
Comments (17)
both of u go do some kitchen work....how abt bhanda bartan?lol
14 years ago
these women can do anything for publicity
14 years ago
I find both sisters highly irritating. And couldn't Miss Shetty find a man that was unattached? The guy seems like no angel either. Leaving his wife and daughter
14 years ago
that guy was already married, left his wife for her
14 years ago
I want to know good friends of creation
14 years ago
Shilpa got engaged when her sister was not there and now she is getting married too!!!! What the rush and how can she do this?? Even if I were at loggerheads with my sis I would make sure she is there for my wedding if I get married!!!!! Chahe kaisa bhi jhagda ho aur kaisi bhi ladai huyi ho!!!!!
14 years ago
Shilpa cn wait..itni bhi kya jaldi?!! anyways its totally upto Shamita now..and i dont think she will be out so soon..coz she aint a drama queen or something the solutin is tht Shilpa must wait
14 years ago
Sab drama..shilpa does not want shamita to win Big Boss and steal her thunder..lol
14 years ago
Why cant shilpa wait couple more months????? I mean she has been going around with thi sguy for so long.... uska ghar tod diya....... bechare ka divorce karwa diya..... ab shadi ki itni jaldi ke behn ke bahar aane ka wait nahi kar sakti kya????????/
14 years ago
this is stupid what the wedding can not wait tell the show is over. after that shilpa cannot marry
14 years ago