Bigg Boss 15: Television's heartthrob Karan Kundrra set to woo the audience on Salman Khan's show

Karan Kundrra; picture/Yogen Shah

Time and again, Karan Kundrra hits the headlines for his breakup with Anusha Dandekar. Interestingly, it often happens when the actor is about to do a new show. It's the same this time around when Karan is just about to enter Salman Khan's Bigg Boss 15 as a contestant. The show premieres tonight on Colors TV and here's all you need to know about the multi-talended Karan Kundrra...

Born on October 11, 1984, Karan Kundrra shares his birthday with Bollywood's superstar Amitabh Bachchan. Karan made his acting debut with the lead role of Arjun Punj in 'Kitani Mohabbat Hai' in 2008, and quickly became a popular name for his boyish charm. He has also won the title of 'Mr Style Statement' in the Mr India 2008 pageant.

Claim to fame
Known for his stints on TV shows like 'Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai' and 'Dil Hi Toh Hai' among others, and for being a gang leader on several seasons of 'MTV Roadies', Karan Kundrra was recently confirmed as one of the contestants on Bigg Boss 15 hosted by Salman Khan. Besides being a known face on television, Karan has also done a few Bollywood films like 'Horror Story', 'Mubarakan', '1921', and 'Dolly Kitty Aur Woh Chamakte Sitare', but TV is what's made him as popular as he is among the youth. He has also hosted MTV's Love School with ex-girlfriend Anusha Dandekar where they imparted lessons about love and relationships. Karan has also participated in dance reality shows like 'Zara Nachke Dikha' as a contestant, and 'Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 6', 'Nach Baliye 9' as a guest.

Personal life
Karan is the youngest in his family and has three elder sisters. He did his schooling from Mayo College, Rajasthan, and has graduated with an MBA degree from the US. Karan Kundrra was earlier dating his 'Kitani Mohabbat Hai' co-star Kritika Kamra. He was last in a relationship with Anusha Dandekar that hit rockbottom and the two parted ways.

Controversies
The 36-year-old actor has been in the news for his relationship and breakup with VJ Anusha Dandekar. Anusha and Karan parted ways last year. She had alleged that he cheated on her, which he had denied.

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