Bigg Boss 18 Star Karan Veer Mehra's Many Firsts Include A Shah Rukh Khan Meet Up
Karan Veer Mehra's first job was at a hotel in Delhi, where his work involved selling cards.
Bigg Boss 18 fame Karan Veer Mehra is one of the most popular faces on television. After winning back-to-back reality TV shows, the actor has attained wide recognition. Karan has been working in the industry for decades and has appeared in renowned serials like Pavitra Rishta, Aahat, Amrit Manthan, and Rishton Ka Mela, among others.
During an interview with Pinkvilla, the actor was seen taking a trip down memory lane and remembering the first pay cheque that he received while working in Delhi. Recalling his first job, Karan revealed that it was at a hotel in Delhi where his role involved selling cards. 'I used to be paid 1200 a week, which was very big for me at that time," the actor recalled while sharing that some of his friends were also studying hotel management and were working with him at the same hotel.
Karan further shared that during his first job in Delhi, he met Shah Rukh Khan for the first time. Talking about the memorable incident, Karan shared that Shah Rukh Khan and Karisma Kapoor arrived at the hotel where he used to work out. Karan remembered the presence of bodyguards and how a hotel staff member greeted him and caught the attention of the guards, which later helped him to meet SRK. He also shared that people were gathering outside the hotel to get a glimpse of King Khan, but he was allowed inside.
The actor recalled asking SRK's guards if he was inside, which they confirmed. Recalling his first meeting with Shah Rukh Khan, Karan shared that after entering the hotel, he immediately spotted SRK. 'He started walking towards me, and I started walking with his entourage, and I entered the lift," Karan stated, revealing that it was only he, Shah Rukh Khan, Karisma Kapoor, and one of their managers in the lift. He recalled an amusing moment when SRK was talking about a woman who wasn't allowed inside because of the guards. Karan remembered how boldly he replied, stating, 'I told them, 'Despite the guards, I have made my way through,'" and introduced himself to SRK as a big fan.
Karan further revealed that he spent his first pay cheque on the celebration after meeting his idol, Shah Rukh Khan. From working at a mall to becoming a popular face on television and acting in Bollywood films, there is no doubt that Karan Veer Mehra has come a long way.
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