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Working in TV makes a difference, says Karan Kundra
Bogmalo (Goa), May 3 (IANS) Actor Karan Kundra, who is remembered as Arjun Punj from the show “Kitani Mohabbat Hai”, credits his film career to his stint on the small screen and says working in television makes a difference.
Karan made his Bollywood debut with the 2017 film “Mubarakan” and in 2018 featured in the horror movie “1921”.
Asked if he gives credit to his work on the small screen for the recognition he has achieved, Karan told IANS here: “Absolutely… There are people who know me because I have done all of my other shows. So, yes TV makes a big difference and also I think the reason I was cast in some of these films was because of what I have done on television.”
Does he want to star in films in the romance genre?
“Beggers are not choosers. I would want to work with good directors. I’ve had Vikram Bhatt in two films and Anees Bazmi for ‘Mubarakan’. Right now my focus is to be working with as many directors as possible it’s not what I want to play because now I’m an actor and I have proven myself,” said the actor, known for playing a lover boy on the small screen.
The 33-year-old believes that he wouldn’t be typecast in the industry as he has featured in films of comedy and horror genre.
“I don’t think I would be typecast because of my TV background (of playing a lover boy). I might one day get up and say if there is a good negative, I would like to kill it,” he added.
Karan is here along with his girlfriend and popular VJ Anusha Dandekar for the season three of MTV “Love School”.
Asked if working together on the show has strengthened their bond more, he said: “Yes, it does. Definitely… I am here with Anusha and there is no network and we have come closer… You have to understand if your ego is bigger than your girlfriend’s respect and she (Anusha) also needs to understand what are the things that irritate me… We understand each other very well… So, it’s about understanding.”
Karan has previously hosted reality shows like “Roadies Rising” and “Love Schoola season two.
Is working on reality shows currently his focus?
Karan said: “No. Not really. I took a break from reality shows… I opted out of aRoadies Rising’ because I wanted to do ‘Mubarakan’… The shooting dates clashed. I was in London through and then I did ‘1921’ which was my solo… I have always been an actor. I enjoy being on MTV.”
The “Yeh Kahan Aa Gaye Hum” actor says he wants to balance it out.
“It’s not like that I am focussing on reality shows. ‘Love School’ is my reality show after two years and I did three films in the middle. It’s all a balance for me,” he added.
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Dr. Abhishek Verma Dedicates a Shelter in Memory of His Mother, Veena Verma, at KGMU; Inaugurated by Daughter Nicolle Verma
World-renowned business tycoon Dr. Abhishek Verma has supported Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission. In memory of his mother, Late Veena Verma, who was a 3 term Rajya Sabha MP.
Dr. Verma dedicated a state-of-the-art free permanent shelter for the attendants of patients at KGMU Medical University, Lucknow, under the aegis of Vijay Shree Foundation. His daughter, Nicolle Verma, inaugurated the shelter.
During the event, Foodman Vishal Singh honored Nicolle Verma by presenting her with a memento. Mrs. Nidhi Sharma and Avantika Yadav, associated with the organization, welcomed her with garlands. Following this, Nicolle Verma distributed essential items to the attendants and also handed out fruits. She became emotional remembering her grandmother on her birth anniversary.
On this occasion, she also inaugurated the “Veena Verma Sevalaya” in memory of her grandmother, Veena Verma, to serve the attendants. She expressed, “I feel proud that my family is engaged in nation-building as well as social service. Today, in collaboration with Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh Ji, I feel immensely proud to dedicate this shelter for the poor, helpless, and needy attendants of patients battling serious illnesses like cancer. I am honored to be associated with the Hunger-Free World Mission for humanity.”
Inspired by the continuous humanitarian service provided by Vijay Shree Foundation over the past 17 years, Nicolle Verma donated 10 lakh rupees to support the cause. The purpose of this donation is to ensure that services continue for the needy attendants of patients suffering from severe illnesses in hospitals, as facilitated by Foodman Vishal Singh.
It is noteworthy that Dr. Abhishek Verma’s family has a legacy of public and philanthropic service. They are helping millions to carry forward the values and service work of their parents. On the occasion of his mother’s birth anniversary, Dr. Abhishek Verma dedicated this state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College to serve the attendants of patients through the Vijay Shree Foundation.
Supporting Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission, Dr. Abhishek Verma assured that he would continually support keeping this flame of humanity alive. He also promised to assist in providing medicines to the helpless patients.
Continuing her grandmother’s legacy of service, Nicolle Verma personally served food to the needy patients and attendants. She said, “It is our good fortune to have received the joy of doing this noble work today through Foodman Vishal Singh. I have taken another step forward in carrying my family’s values and cooperation by joining hands with the Vijay Shree Foundation. My father taught me to serve and help the needy, and I feel happy when I bring a smile to someone’s face.”
On the birth anniversary of the late Veena Verma, the event organizer, Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh, said, “We feel proud and happy that Dr. Abhishek Verma, a globally renowned business tycoon, has extended his support to uplift our country from the hunger index. Today, on his mother’s birth anniversary, he inaugurated a state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College, which will always be helpful for the needy attendants of patients. It is a pleasure for me and the organization to receive the affection of Mr. Verma.”
The event was attended by General Manager Verma Family Office Hemant Garg, Sonu Rajput, and the organization’s volunteers, including Sandeep Singh, Parmeshwar Ji, Prashant Rao Gautam, Balram Singh, Ramesh Chaudhary, Suman, Jeetu, Anil, Suraj, Vinay, Manish Bhadauria, Manas Mehrotra, Vivek, Apurv, Happy, and others.