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Karan wants it big in Bollywood
By Sheeba Bhagat, TNN | Nov 23, 2012, 10.41 AM ISTREAD MORE Bollywood|Big Star|Relationship|Punjabi Film|Mere Yaar Kamine
Karan Kundra
Television heartthrob Karan Kundra, who is back to acting on the small screen after a bit of a hiatus, feels he has been fortunate enough where work is concerned. Usually people chase acting assignments, but in his case he was approached by producers, that too by none other than small screen goddess, Ekta Kapoor. Hailing from a business family in Jalandhar, acting was never part of his agenda as she says, "I added Ekta on a social networking site. One day she liked one of my pictures and asked me to drop in Mumbai for auditions. I went there and was selected."
And how did his family react to this? "I have always been little rebellious. So, my family thought it's a new bug that has bitten me this time around and I will be back to normal soon, but that has not happened yet," he laughs. Having done two daily soaps, Karan does not wish to work in them anymore. "They give you money alright, but there's no growth as an actor," he says, "I am now looking for something that's good in terms of content and also some offbeat stuff that will help me prove my mettle as a performer."
As for Bollywood, Karan says, "Bollywood is a big gamble. For me to enter this industry there should be a big launch, Big Star cast or a big director. The day I get one of these three, I'll take it up. Also Bollywood is meant for men and not boys! Going by my maturity level, it will still take another year to attain that level."
Karan was also in a Relationship with his co-star, Kritika Karma for three years, before it ended recently. "While shooting for Kitni Mohabbat Hai, we used to be together 24x7, except when we went back to our respective houses to sleep. But after that show we got busy with our other assignments. Our busy schedules created misunderstandings which further created distances and there was lack of communication. But still I would say I am more responsible for what happened," he admits.
Now, Karan is stepping into production with his yet untitled Punjabi Film, in which he's also acting, besides acting in Mere Yaar Kamine.
And how did his family react to this? "I have always been little rebellious. So, my family thought it's a new bug that has bitten me this time around and I will be back to normal soon, but that has not happened yet," he laughs. Having done two daily soaps, Karan does not wish to work in them anymore. "They give you money alright, but there's no growth as an actor," he says, "I am now looking for something that's good in terms of content and also some offbeat stuff that will help me prove my mettle as a performer."
As for Bollywood, Karan says, "Bollywood is a big gamble. For me to enter this industry there should be a big launch, Big Star cast or a big director. The day I get one of these three, I'll take it up. Also Bollywood is meant for men and not boys! Going by my maturity level, it will still take another year to attain that level."
Karan was also in a Relationship with his co-star, Kritika Karma for three years, before it ended recently. "While shooting for Kitni Mohabbat Hai, we used to be together 24x7, except when we went back to our respective houses to sleep. But after that show we got busy with our other assignments. Our busy schedules created misunderstandings which further created distances and there was lack of communication. But still I would say I am more responsible for what happened," he admits.
Now, Karan is stepping into production with his yet untitled Punjabi Film, in which he's also acting, besides acting in Mere Yaar Kamine.
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