Karan Veer Mehra: I care about the strength of the role, not the length

Time of India

5 hours ago

Karan Veer Mehra
Karan Veer Mehra
is turning a new chapter in his career, shifting focus toward purposeful roles in films. The actor, who will soon be seen in
Omung Kumar
's upcoming romantic action drama, is tight-lipped about the details but says, 'It's unlike anything I've done before.
The film has an amazing cast, soulful music, and strong studio backing — that alone makes it an exciting opportunity.
'
Following back-to-back reality show wins in Khatron Ke Khiladi and
Bigg Boss
— a rare combination — Karan made a conscious decision to wait for the right film rather than capitalise immediately on his newfound popularity. He says, 'After the shows, there were plenty of offers — music videos, more reality TV, brand campaigns — all with lucrative payouts.
But I didn't want to jump on the bandwagon just for visibility.'
Instead, he used that time to reflect on what truly fuels him. He shares, 'By society's standards, I had it all — money, fame, a fancy lifestyle. But something was missing. I realised that nothing makes me happier than performing — being on stage or in front of the camera. That led me to enroll in an advanced acting workshop. Some clips from our sessions went viral, and soon after, casting agencies and production houses began reaching out.
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It was almost as if the energy I was putting out found its way back.'
Karan is now in talks for several projects, including one with a director he had long admired. He says, 'There's a filmmaker I had been trying to connect with for months. Now, we're actively discussing a potential collaboration. It's surreal, but also a reminder that persistence and preparation align at the right time.'
Karan with Sushant Singh Rajput
On the oft-discussed perception that television actors struggle to find substantial roles in films, he responds, 'There's some truth to that — unless someone breaks the mould.
Shah Rukh Khan
, Irrfan Khan, and my dear friend
Sushant Singh Rajput
, did exactly that.
I spent a lot of time with Sushant during his early film days, and his journey remains inspiring.'
Karan adds that the size of a role doesn't matter to him. 'I care about the strength of the character, not the length of screen time. I want to be part of compelling stories, and I'm ready to give it my all — even if the budget is small. For me, it's always been about the work, not the paycheck. In many ways, I feel like I'm just getting started,' he concludes.