Karan Kundrra
Karan Kundrra (born 11 October 1984) is an Indian actor who is known for his work in Hindi films and television. The well-known television programme Kitani Mohabbat Hai, hosted by Ekta Kapoor, served as his acting debut. As a result, he appeared in a number of TV shows, including Kitani Mohabbat Hai 2, Yeh Kahan Aa Gaye Hum, Dil Hi Toh Hai, and Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai, and hosted reality series including MTV Roadies, MTV Love School, and Dance Deewane Juniors. Additionally, Kundra has appeared in the films 1921 and Mubarakan. He took part in season Bigg Boss 15 in 2021, finishing as the second runner-up.
Early & Personal life
Karan Kundra was born on 11 October 1984 in Jalandhar, Punjab. His father’s name is S.P. Kundra and mother Sunita Kundra. Karan’s father does the business of providing the necessary materials and facilities to be used in the newly constructed buildings, in which Karan also helps him. Actress Tejasswi Prakash and the actor are presently dating. The two began dating in the Bigg Boss 15 house after meeting at Ladies vs Gentleman.
| Name | Karan Kundrra |
| Born | 11 October 1984 |
| Parent’s | Suneeta Kundra, SP Kundra |
| Siblings | Poonam Malhotra, Meenu Kundra |
| Partner | Tejasswi Prakash |
| Occupation | Actor, Model, Host |
| Height | in feet & inches- 6’1” |
| Weight | 75kg approx. |
| Education | Graduation, MBA from Florida, USA |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Active Year’s | 2009–present |
Career
In 2009, NDTV Imagine, Kitani Mohabbat Hai featured Kundrra in the starring character of Arjun Punj, marking his acting debut. He later went on to portray Veeru, the main character, in the Sony TV series Bayttaab Dil Kee Tamanna Hai in late 2009. After playing a ghost Prince in an episode of the Sony TV series Aahat, he later took part in the dancing competition Zara Nachke Dikha on Star Plus in May 2010. Later, he portrayed Arjun Singhania, the main character, in Kitani Mohabbat Hai on Imagine TV. The following two seasons of Gumrah – End Of Innocence on Channel V included him as a host.
On Star Plus’ Teri Meri Love Stories, he portrayed Karan Kapoor. Kundrra’s subsequent appearance was in 2012’s V The Serial on Channel V.In the MTV reality programme Roadies, he was also portrayed as a gang boss. For three seasons, he also served as host of the MTV reality programme Love School. He played the lead Ayush Asthana in Vikram Bhatt’s horror movie 1921 in 2018. He returned to television in the same year with the love drama Dil Hi Toh Hai from Ekta Kapoor, which was renewed for two additional seasons on the OTT service ALTBalaji and mx player in 2019 and 2020.
Kundrra had an appearance in ALT balaji web series in 2020. He played Ronobir Chatterjee, the main character, in Calcutta at the time. He portrayed Ranveer Chauhan in Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai in April 2021. Kundrra took part in Season Bigg Boss 15 in October 2021, finishing as the second runner-up. On Colours TV in April 2022, Kundrra served as the host of the dance reality programme Dance Deewane Juniors 1 . In the 2023 season of Tere Ishq Mein Ghayal on Colors TV, he plays Veer, a shape-shifting werewolf.
Filmography
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Pure Punjabi | Prem | Punjabi |
| 2013 | Horror Story | Neel | Hindi |
| Jatt Romantic | Vijay Singh | Punjabi | |
| 2014 | Mere Yaar Kaminey | Ketan | |
| 2015 | Control Bhaji Control | Dicky Brar | |
| 2017 | Mubarakan | Manpreet Sandhu | Hindi |
| 2018 | 1921 | Ayush Ashthana | |
| 2020 | Dolly Kitty Aur Woh Chamakte Sitare | DJ Gurjar Teja | |
| 2022 | Tera Kya Hoga Lovely | NA |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Kitani Mohabbat Hai | Arjun Punj | |
| 2009–2010 | Bayttaab Dil Kee Tamanna Hai | Veeru | |
| 2010 | Zara Nachke Dikha 2 | Contestant | |
| Aahat | Prince | ||
| 2010–2011 | Kitani Mohabbat Hai 2 | Arjun Singhania | |
| 2012 | Teri Meri Love Stories | Karan Kapoor | |
| V The Serial | Himself | ||
| Gumrah End Of Innocence | Host | ||
| 2014 | MTV Fanaah | Vivan | |
| 2014–2015 | Box Cricket League 1 | Contestant | |
| 2015–2016 | Yeh Kahan Aa Gaye Hum | Rahul Sabarwaal | |
| 2015 | MTV Roadies 12 | Gang Leader | |
| He Ticket | Host | ||
| 2015–2016 | Pyaar Tune Kya Kiya | ||
| 2016 | MTV Roadies 14 | Gang Leader | Winner |
| 2016–2017 | MTV Love School 2 | Host | |
| 2017 | MTV Roadies Rising | Gang Leader | |
| 2018 | MTV Love School 3 | Host | |
| Dil Hi Toh Hai | Ritwik Noon | Season 1 | |
| 2019 | MTV Love School 4 | Host | |
| 2021 | Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai | Ranveer Chauhan | |
| 2021–2022 | Bigg Boss 15 | Contestant | 2nd runner-up |
| 2022 | Dance Deewane Juniors | Host | |
| 2023–present | Tere Ishq Mein Ghayal | Veer Oberoi |
