Karan Kundra is an Indian film and television actor best known for the role of Arjun Punj in Ekta Kapoor’s Kitani Mohabbat Hai that aired on NDTV Imagine. He hosted three seasons of Kapoor’s crime show Gumrah: End of Innocence on Channel V. He was also a ‘Gang Leader’ in MTV Roadies X2 and X4. He was replaced by Nikhil Chinapa in Roadies Rising as he had to quit it due to movie commitments. He played a significant role as NRI Manpreet Sandhu in director Anees Bazmee’s comic movie Mubarakan and was last seen as Rithwik Noon in Kapoor’s drama series Dil Hi Toh Hai that aired on Sony TV and online OTT platform ALT Balaji.
Career
Karan made his acting debut with the lead role of Arjun Punj in Kitani Mohabbat Hai (NDTV Imagine) in 2008. In late 2009, he went on to play the lead character of Veeru in Bayttaab Dil Kee Tamanna Hai (Sony TV). After appearing in a cameo role as a ghost Prince in Aahat (Sony TV), he went on to participating in a dance reality show, Zara Nachke Dikha on Star Plus in May 2010.
Karan played the lead role of Arjun Singhania in the sequel of his debut show Kitani Mohabbat Hai Season 2 (Imagine TV). The show was back on public demand. He was then seen as a host in Gumrah – End Of Innocence (Channel V, Star Plus) followed by Gumrah – End Of Innocence season 2 (Channel V). He played the role of Karan Kapoor in Teri Meri Love Stories (Star Plus). Karan was next seen in V The Serial (Channel V) in 2012. He hosted Gumrah from 2012 to 2014. He debuted on the web with Dil Hi Toh Hai which is one the hit shows of Alt Balaji after having streamed 3 Seasons within 2 years. He also starred in “It Happened in Calcutta” ; a retro themed show from the 60’s and 70’s. After his remarkable presence in Ladies vs Gentlemen a fun game show on Flipkart Video ; he will now be playing the role of love guru in Dating Aaj Kal on the same.
Personal life
Karan was born and raised in Jalandhar and completed his education from Mayo School Ajmer and Apeejay College Jalandhar. His business family encouraged his entrepreneurship streak and he started a call centre at age 16. He gave it up bitten by the acting bug and landed in Mumbai to play the lead in the television show. He is the youngest of 4 siblings and his sisters are well settled professionals in India and abroad.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Pure Punjabi | Prem | |
| 2012 | Teri Meri Love Stories | karan | |
| 2013 | Horror Story | Neil |