Showing posts with label Karan Veer Mehra. Show all posts
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Karan Veer Mehra on Tiger Shroff firing: "I thought it was firecrackers, then people shouted goli chal gayi!"
4:53 PM
Neha Maheshwri (BOMBAY TIMES; October 20, 2026)
Actor Tiger Shroff escaped gunshot injuries after three motorcycle-borne assailants opened fire at his car near Pushpa Park in Juhu on Sunday evening (October 18). His driver and an autorickshaw driver were injured in the incident. Karan Veer Mehra, who plays football with Tiger every Sunday, was at the venue and was travelling in the car right behind the actor’s when the firing took place.
Recalling the frightening moments and the confusion that followed, Karan shares, “We were playing football, as we do every Sunday. I was right behind Tiger’s car, clicking pictures with some kids, when I heard a loud, sharp sound. Given the festive season, one would imagine it was firecrackers bursting. However, people soon started shouting, ‘Goli chal gayi!’ as Tiger sped away in his car. Someone shouted that Tiger had been shot at. I left my car behind and ran outside to see what had happened. I saw bloodstains on the road.”
Karan says the situation was particularly alarming because he had been standing close to the actor moments earlier, and the people around them were initially unsure about what had happened.
He adds, “Tiger drove off to the Santacruz police station. I followed him, but we had to drop off our friends’ kids, who were attending a birthday party at the venue. On the way back, I spoke to Tiger, who told me, ‘Everything is fine. Don’t come. They have sealed the hospital.’ I drove past Nanavati Hospital and went back home.”
While Karan was relieved that Tiger was safe, the incident left him shaken, especially after he learnt that the actor’s driver had been injured.
He says, “Tiger’s driver was injured and got out of the car. He couldn’t drive, so Tiger took the wheel. Tiger must have been hit by glass shards. I was in touch with him until last night and also spoke to his sister, Krishna. It has been traumatizing for everyone. I was absolutely terrified, to be honest.”
Recalling their regular Sunday football sessions, Karan points out that Tiger often steps out to meet fans and click pictures, making him grateful that the actor did not follow that routine on this occasion.
He says, “Tiger usually goes to the gate to click pictures, and I am glad he didn’t do that yesterday. I have seen videos of those men standing almost at point-blank range and shooting at his car. Thank God, nothing major happened. Luckily, the windows were tinted, so they couldn’t aim at him.”
Karan also expresses disbelief that someone would target the actor, whom he describes as focused on his work and fitness and respectful towards others. “Why would somebody attack this guy jo na lene mein na dene mein, na party mein, na controversy mein? Apna kaam karta hai, fitness mein rehta hai and he is so respectful towards everyone,” he says.
Shehnaaz Gill hospitalized due to food poisoning, confirms Karan Veer Mehra
10:41 AM
Hasti Doshi (BOMBAY TIMES; August 6, 2025)
Shehnaaz Gill was recently hospitalized, sparking concern among fans after photos of her in a medical facility surfaced online. While the reason for her sudden hospitalization was initially unclear, actor Karan Veer Mehra, who visited her on August 4, has confirmed that it was due to food poisoning.
“She’s not feeling good,” Mehra said, adding that they had met just the night before she was admitted. “We were just chilling together with some friends. She was there. And the next day, she was in the hospital.”
He clarified that the condition, while not serious, had required medical attention. “She had food poisoning. Nothing major. Food poisoning can get serious, and the doctor suggested that she should get admitted as a precaution. When I met her, she was not feeling well, but I’m sure with rest and medication, she will recover soon.”
On Monday, Karan Veer took to his Instagram stories to share a video from the hospital room when he met Shehnaaz. While providing a health update that Shehnaaz is doing well, Karan Veer also made a heartfelt appeal to his fans, urging them to pray for her.
In the clip, he showed Shehnaaz lying on the hospital bed with a drip attached to her hand. “Yeh dekho bechari. What has happened to her? Look at this,” he is heard saying.
I don’t understand terminologies like mainstream, art, crossover, OTT, TV-Karan Veer Mehra
7:59 AM
As actor Karan Veer Mehra gears up for his Bollywood debut after a long stint on TV, he talks about the new journey and not being impacted by the mediums he is part of
Vishakha Pandit (HINDUSTAN TIMES; June 27, 2025)
After having explored his craft across TV and theatre over the years, actor Karan Veer Mehra is now gearing up for his big Bollywood break in director Omung Kumar’s next alongside actors Harshvardhan Rane and Sadia Khateeb. “I am currently in the best phase of my life,” he says.
The actor goes on to share how it all started with his stint on a reality show. “I met Omung sir in the Bigg Boss house and told him I’d love to work with him. After winning the show, I met him again and requested to be a part of the magnum opus he was making, and he graciously agreed,” he shares.
While he comes from the TV world, Karan isn’t much into labels attached with different mediums: “I don’t understand these terminologies — mainstream, art, crossover, OTT, TV. I’m an actor for hire, someone who is hungry for good work all the time. So why the labels? I don’t take pressure of these tags anymore. My only focus now is to put all my efforts into the film that I have signed. It’s a big opportunity,” he insists.
Karan’s personal life has also been a point of discussion, be it his old relationships, divorce or his current equation with actor Chum Darang. But the 42-year-old takes it in stride. “Everyone has a journey and this is mine. I have never been unlucky. I have always had people around me who loved me, and I loved them back. I wish the best even for those who are no longer part of my life,” he says.
Despite his foray into films, Karan assures that he isn’t quitting TV: “My focus is good work, no matter the medium. At the moment, I’m booked for the next year and a half. So, I can’t say if in the middle the audience will see me on television.”
It feels like I’ve suddenly arrived after 20 years in the industry-Karan Veer Mehra
8:24 AM
Neha Maheshwri (BOMBAY TIMES; March 25, 2025)
With multiple doors of opportunity now opening up for him, Karan Veer Mehra, who won both Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 14 and Bigg Boss 18 back-to-back, is undoubtedly in the best phase of his career.
He says, “It feels like I’ve suddenly arrived after 20 years in the industry, something I didn’t feel earlier. I’m humbled and aware that I must work harder to meet everyone’s expectations. However, I haven’t rushed into taking up random opportunities. I know what I’m looking for – rediscovering the actor in me. For 20 years, I was here and there, and now, suddenly, I’m in demand. But I know this phase is transient. I’m aware that in a few months, a new Bigg Boss season will air, and people’s attention will shift. So, I’m focused on my goals.”
‘The adulation was there, but never to this extent’
Ask Karan if reality shows are the key to reaching this level of recognition, and he responds, “I’ve always been working, and people recognized me through my characters. The adulation was there, but never as Karan Veer Mehra and to this extent. Now, film opportunities and the doors of big production houses have opened up. Earlier, I would hear, ‘Haan bataate hain’, but now I’m having coffee with people, and it’s making me believe that opportunities are within reach.”
He adds, “I continue to give auditions and ask people to test me with a changed approach. Earlier, if I didn’t get a role, I would think, ‘They don’t know what they’ve missed’. Now, when I don’t get it, I reflect on what I could have done better. I’ve missed out on big opportunities because I wasn’t mature enough to understand scripts back then, but I don’t regret any of it. Those mistakes made me who I am today. I’m moving forward with the same enthusiasm and sincerity.”
‘I am not taking a break from any medium’
Although Karan isn’t opposed to any medium, he prioritizes working with good storytellers and meaningful projects. He says, “I am not taking a break from any medium. I’m a performer and an entertainer at heart. I don’t segregate my audience by medium. I’m in talks for a couple of films, and I’ve already finalised something worth the wait.”
‘My relationship with Chum is somewhere between friendship and romance’
His chemistry with Bigg Boss co-contestant Chum Darang became the talk of the town. Talking about it, he says, “There’s definitely a relationship. It’s somewhere between friendship and romance. Chum and I decided to start fresh, without the baggage of being together 24/7, because we won’t be spending that much time together in the real world. There’s an age gap as well. We’re taking things one step at a time. At this point, we’re focusing on our work and being friends, seeing where it goes. We’re not forcing anything.”
‘It’s too soon to say if I’m open to marriage again’
Karan has been open about his past, including two failed marriages. Reflecting on those experiences, he says, “Kuchh bhi kar lo, marriage can never be foolproof. It’s a constant work-in-progress, something I didn’t invest enough energy in before and couldn’t make it work. It’s too soon to say if I’m open to marriage again.”
Karan Veer Mehra, Shilpa Shriodkar, Eisha Singh speak about their mental health after Bigg Boss 18
8:12 AM
Angry voices, a hint of violence, and a whole lot of tears—that’s how a typical Bigg Boss promo is cut. Yet, as mid-day asks newly evicted contestants if their mental health suffers on the show, each one says, ‘Take me back inside!’
Sonia Lulla (MID-DAY; January 29, 2025)
In the wasteful moments that intercepted the tasks that they were meant to perform and the umpteen squabbles that made the show what it is, Bigg Boss 18 participants Shilpa Shirodkar, Karan Veer Mehra, and Chum Darang would indulge in light-hearted conversations.
“We’d talk about all the food that we would eat, and the pedicures and massages that we would get once we were out of the house—all things that seemed like luxuries,” recalls Shirodkar, who was evicted on Day 102 of the 105-day show. Five days after her eviction, Shirodkar says she is still struggling to eat a proper meal, and hasn’t had the urge to indulge in the things that interested her.
“Following my eviction, I met my husband and daughter, who were both happy to see me. And when they both went to rest, I also assumed that I’d fall asleep in a while. But I simply couldn’t sleep. Moments ago, I was in the house, and, after my eviction, I found myself watching the live telecast of the show,” she says, attempting to find a reasonable justification for her aching desire to be back in the house.
“The next morning, I woke up feeling fresh, but something was missing. I can’t tell you what it was, because I still don’t have an idea either.”
Back at her home, Eisha Singh recalls walking out of the shower with a sense of confusion, searching her room for the mic that served as a uniform of sorts for the house-mates.
Giving mid-day a peek into the mental toll that the show has taken, she shares, “Often, when my mom serves me food, I begin to [ration] my meals in a bid to ensure that everyone in the house has a sizable portion. My mom has to remind me that I could eat as I pleased, and I no longer needed to divide the food [among 18 contestants]. She also stopped me when I went to do the dishes, reminding me that I didn’t have to do that anymore either. I often find myself zoning out. It’s like, I’m physically here, but mentally, I don’t know where I am. It’s an out-of-body experience, and that is puzzling,” confesses Singh, who was evicted on the finale episode that concluded on January 19.
Having interacted with individuals who’ve been part of the game across its 18 seasons, it’s easy to see that the Salman Khan-hosted show toys with both one’s emotional state and their mental health. It’s precisely why contestants, confessedly eager to leave the house due to the bickering battleground that it eventually becomes, are desperate to head back in as soon as they’re evicted.
“I can’t put a finger on it,” says Shirodkar. “I don’t know if I am missing the mic, or the morning anthem, or Bigg Boss’s voice. But I’ve understood the importance of being able to cope with circumstances and having people in your life with whom you can openly discuss situations.”
While Shirodkar believes the show has changed her “for the good,” Singh acknowledges that spending days in the house with your guard up at all times can take its toll. “Even though I’m out of the house, my mom [keeps] asking me, ‘Why are you so hyper? Are you hiding something?’ I have to remind her that I am not, and even if my expression suggests otherwise, I am happy in my head.”
In a bid to adapt to normal life, Singh says that she’s keeping an arm’s length from the criticism that she was met with due to her stint in the house. “I’m focusing on the good reels [available on social media]. I know people are using certain terms for me, and I will accept both hate and love. I can only try to turn that hate into love, and I think I am slowly getting there.”
Mehra, who lifted the trophy in the finale episode after defeating Vivian DSena, says that while viewers may believe a stint in the house could be mentally challenging to deal with, the quarrels make up only a small part of the entire day.
“Perhaps, in this season, we were lucky to be surrounded by people who belong to good homes. The fights last less than the blink [of the eye]. I was always [referred to as] Karan bhai. And people were cordial with me despite the [glitches],” he says.
Shirodkar backs his claim, asserting that the bickering rarely took a mental toll on individuals. “We were a cool lot. Even if we were having arguments with someone, we were the type of people who would go on and ask them if they were alright.”
For Mehra, his desire to return to the Bigg Boss home stems from the luxuries it afforded. “I think, not having access to the phone and staying away from the noise [of city life] are luxuries. There was no honking or pollution. We were simply chilling and doing some small tasks; nominating people we don’t like. I told the team I’m willing to go back in for another 105 days. Right now, I’m stuck in a middle ground. I’m not in the house, but outside the house, I’m only talking about what happened in the house. Some people called it captive reality. I found it to be a luxurious detox.”
I plan to fund the education of my staff’s children (with Bigg Boss 18 prize money)-Karan Veer Mehra
8:39 AM
Lifting the Bigg Boss season 18 trophy, actor Karan Veer Mehra discusses putting the Rs 50 lakh prize money to good use, he also talks about taking time to figure out what this win means for him
Letty Mariam Abraham (MID-DAY; January 21, 2025)
After Khatron Ke Khiladi 14, Bigg Boss 18 was Karan Veer Mehra’s second reality show. Pitted against actor Vivian Dsena from the start, he claims a target was set for him, and he gave it his all. Emerging victorious after spending 107 days in the house and beating 23 contestants, Mehra is in celebratory mode. In a conversation with mid-day after his big win, he talks about taking time to figure out what this win means for him and his career, the friends he has made for life, and his plans for the prize money. Edited excerpts from the interview.
What was your agenda when you entered the house, and did you manage to achieve it?
I didn’t go into the house with any agenda. However, I noticed a lot of wastage of resources like food, water, and gas. We may have plan A and plan B [in life], but we have only one planet. I wanted to ensure that we didn’t waste resources in the house. I believe I managed to achieve this, and I hope my message was loud and clear on this big platform. Even if no one in the house understood it, I hope at least the viewers learned something from me.
What does this win mean to you?
That’s a deep question and something I’ll need to reflect on. While Bigg Boss has become my new normal, it will take time to return to the mayhem of the [outside world].
Do you have any regrets?
I wish I had played the chai patti task. Or I should have been vocal enough to express that I didn’t want to play for either contender because I was upset. I feel I wasn’t clear enough. I should have just participated; it wasn’t a difficult task anyway. The chance to become Time God could have been ours. I always say I don’t make mistakes—it’s the mistakes that have made me.
Do you think the bond you’ve created with Shilpa Shirodkar and Chum Darang will continue outside the house?
After a few days in the house, it’s as if the cameras don’t exist. We completely forgot about them. Luckily, no phones were allowed, so we connected on a human level. Now that we’re out, with phones and other distractions, I don’t know how we’ll manage. But the bond we’ve built over 100 days will surely last. Even in the final moments, I celebrated with them before going to my sister, who had come to support me. They were as excited and happy as I was when I lifted the trophy.
When it was just you and Vivian Dsena, did you ever feel that you might not win?
Sach bolu toh nahin, mucch bolu toh my heart was beating really fast. At one point, we even discussed splitting the prize. When Salman [Khan] sir lifted and dropped my hand, my blood pressure must have been through the roof.
Did you feel Dsena might win due to his television popularity?
I was aware he was regarded as a top contender and was the ladla, while I was the khiladi. A target was set for me, and I’m very happy to have met and surpassed it. When I came in second, I knew where to aim next.
Is there anyone from the house you’d never want to meet again?
No, there isn’t. Everyone is celebrating with me right now.
What do you plan to do with the prize money of Rs 50 lakh?
I haven’t yet collected my Khatron Ke Khiladi money, but I plan to fund the education of my staff’s children. This is something I’ve been considering for a while. I’m already doing it to an extent, but some of them wish to study further, so I plan to sponsor that for them.
I wanted to be with my family, so I took the first flight from Mumbai to Delhi-Karan Veer Mehra
8:12 AM
The actor, who flew from Mumbai to Delhi on Monday, talks about his journey and the longing to be with loved ones
Roshni Olivera (BOMBAY TIMES; May 27, 2020)
Actor Karan Veer Mehra took the first flight from Mumbai to Delhi on Monday, amidst the lockdown. And though he is in self-quarantine for 14 days, he is glad to be home.The actor tells us, “Living alone in Mumbai is not a problem, but Delhi is where my heart is and 60-plus days of lockdown increased my longing to be here. I wanted to be with my family (mom and sister), so I took the first flight home. And though I am in self-quarantine and meeting them only through a glass door, it’s always heartening to be with them. Of course, I can’t wait to start playing with my 10-month-old nephew, Aviraj.”
Talking about his journey, he says, “The airports were eerily empty and I felt like I was sleepwalking. What’s commendable is that every passenger showed utmost regard for all the dos and don’ts. Above all, I must thank all the frontline workers for being so dedicated and looking after us so efficiently.”
The only shortcoming, he feels, was that there was no screening of passengers for Coronavirus symptoms at the Delhi airport. “There should have been some kind of a check, or they could have made passengers give an undertaking that they would self-isolate for two weeks. We need to be more careful. At such times, I think about our happy, carefree days and promise myself that I will never take anything for granted again,” he shares.
So, when does he plan to return to Mumbai? Also, does he think shooting would resume soon? “Mumbai is my karmbhoomi, so I cannot stay away from it for long. After the recent meeting between the Maharashtra Chief Minister and some industry bigwigs, it looks like work could resume soon,” Karan signs off.
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