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Riding high on success
 Success story: Karan Kundra |
Karan Kundra is enjoying the success of his Punjabi film and talks about his future.
How is the response to your Punjabi film Pure Punjabi?
The film has done very well even in places like Mumbai, Canada and UK. It is doing well in urban areas in Punjab, including Patiala. It is doing well in multiplexes rather than in single screen theatre. Now it will enter its fourth week.
What was your criterion to choose this film?
Earlier, too many Punjabi films were offered to me. It wasn't a regular film, so I was a little apprehensive about doing this 'different' film. Music like reggae and hip-hop were new to the market. The story of four youngsters who wanted to make it big in the music industry appealed to me. The concept and execution is something very new to Punjabi films.
What kind of welcome did you get on your return to Mumbai?
Everyone in Mumbai has been talking about my film, which feels good. It is also not so cold here as much as it was in Punjab. I am well-connected in the film and the TV industry and it has been superb talking to them but most surprising of all was the fact that I haven't got a single negative review for the film. We have 25,000 people on the Facebook fan page of the film and over 2.5 lakh fans on my fan page talking about our film.
We heard you are planning another film like Desi Boyz. What details can you share about it?
We are working on the idea which will be a romantic comedy set in an urban lifestyle. So there will be two heroes and two heroines, and we guys will be seen showing off our six pack abs and what not. It should be fun. I am always fully involved in my projects from pre-production to story and everything else.
What else is happening on the TV front?
I am shooting for a docu-drama for Ekta Kapoor where we will talk about teen crime, drugs, alcohol, drunk driving, etc. It will be a serious show shot in a reality format. I will be the narrator. It won't air on any GEC.
What happened to Ekta's serial in which you were to do a cameo?
I don't know about that. But if it works out, I will be there if she wants me. I know that it will be a cameo and not a full-on role. I am busy with Punjabi films and this reality show so I won't have time to take on a daily basis.
How are you finding Kritika's show Kuch Toh Log Kahenge?
Whenever I get time I do watch the show. It is doing very well and it is popular and critically acclaimed. It is nice because it is not a typical show but is a sensitive story. I am glad it is working for her.
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