Quick answer: Karan Kundrra (often spelt Karan Kundra in older credits) is an Indian television actor, host and film actor from Jalandhar, Punjab, born on 11 October 1984. He made his name as Arjun Punj in Kitani Mohabbat Hai (2009), was an MTV Roadies gang leader from 2015 to 2017 and finished as second runner-up of Bigg Boss 15. As of October 2026 he is 42, and his recent work includes Naagin 7 and hosting MTV Splitsvilla.
Who is Karan Kundrra?
Karan Kundrra is a Hindi television actor and presenter who has also worked in Hindi and Punjabi films and web series. Viewers first knew him as a romantic lead in Ekta Kapoor’s Kitani Mohabbat Hai, but he became a familiar face to a younger audience as a host on Channel V and MTV and as a gang leader on MTV Roadies. His surname appears as “Kundra” in many older articles and credits; he now uses “Kundrra”.
Karan Kundrra: profile at a glance
- Name: Karan Kundrra (also spelt Karan Kundra)
- Born: 11 October 1984, Jalandhar, Punjab
- Age: 42 (as of October 2026)
- Occupation: actor, television host
- TV debut: Kitani Mohabbat Hai (NDTV Imagine, 2009), as Arjun Punj
- Best known for: Kitani Mohabbat Hai, Gumrah: End of Innocence (host), MTV Roadies (gang leader), MTV Love School (host), Bigg Boss 15
An earlier version of this article gave his age as 31, listed nicknames, a zodiac sign, his height and details of his family. Those personal details could not be verified from reliable sources, or were out of date, and have been removed.
Television career
Early lead roles (2009 to 2012)
- Kitani Mohabbat Hai (NDTV Imagine, 2009): his debut, as Arjun Punj.
- Bayttaab Dil Kee Tamanna Hai (Sony, 2009 to 2010): as Veeru.
- Zara Nachke Dikha 2 (Star Plus, 2010): contestant on the dance reality show.
- Kitani Mohabbat Hai 2 (2010 to 2011): as Arjun Singhania.
- Teri Meri Love Stories (Star Plus, 2012): as Karan Kapoor.
An earlier version of this article said Kitani Mohabbat Hai began in 2008. Published listings date his debut in the show to 2009.
Host of Gumrah and Love School
Karan Kundrra became widely known as a presenter through Channel V’s crime-drama anthology Gumrah: End of Innocence, which he hosted over several seasons. He later hosted MTV’s Love School (seasons 2 to 4, 2016 to 2019), the dating show Dating Aaj Kal (2021) and Temptation Island India (2023).
Yeh Kahan Aa Gaye Hum
In Yeh Kahan Aa Gaye Hum (2015 to 2016) he played Rahul Sabarwaal, a rock star. An earlier version of this article carried a long quote from him about the role; we could not trace its original source, so it has been removed.
MTV Roadies gang leader
Karan Kundrra was one of the gang leaders (the show’s judges and mentors) on three seasons of MTV Roadies:
- Roadies X2 (season 12, 2015): alongside Rannvijay Singha, Esha Deol and boxer Vijender Singh. Prince Narula, from Rannvijay’s gang, won.
- Roadies X4 (season 13, 2016): alongside Rannvijay Singha, Neha Dhupia and wrestler Sushil Kumar (Prince Narula joined for the journey). Balraj Singh Khehra from Karan’s gang won the season.
- Roadies Rising (season 14, 2017): as a gang leader; Nikhil Chinapa replaced him for the journey phase.
An earlier version of this article said Neha Dhupia was on the panel for Roadies X2. She joined in Roadies X4. For every season’s result, see our MTV Roadies winners list.
Bigg Boss 15 and later shows
Karan Kundrra entered Bigg Boss 15 (Colors, 2021 to 2022) and finished as the second runner-up. See the full record in our list of Bigg Boss winners. Since then his television and streaming work has included:
- Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai (2021): as Ranveer Chauhan
- Lock Upp (2022): as the jailor
- Dance Deewane Juniors (Colors, 2022): host
- Tere Ishq Mein Ghayal (Colors, 2023): as Veer Oberoi
- Laughter Chefs (2024 onwards): contestant
- The Traitors (Prime Video, 2025): contestant
- Naagin 7 (Colors, from December 2025)
- MTV Splitsvilla (2026): host
Films and web series
Films
- Pure Punjabi (2012, Punjabi): as Prem
- Horror Story (2013, Hindi): as Neel, his Hindi film debut
- Jatt Romantic (2013, Punjabi)
- Mere Yaar Kaminey (2014): as Ketan
- Control Bhaji Control (2015): as Dicky Brar
- Mubarakan (2017): as Manpreet Sandhu
- 1921 (2018): lead role, as Ayush
- Dolly Kitty Aur Woh Chamakte Sitare (2020)
- Thank You for Coming (2023)
- Tera Kya Hoga Lovely (2024)
An earlier version of this article dated Control Bhaji Control to 2014; it is listed as a 2015 release. It also said he had signed a three-film deal with Vikram Bhatt; we could not confirm that, so it has been removed.
Web series
- Dil Hi Toh Hai (2018 to 2020): as Ritwik Noon
- It Happened in Calcutta (2020): as Ronobir Chatterjee
- Love Adhura (2024)
Awards and recognition
- New Talent Awards 2009: Best Couple (for Kitani Mohabbat Hai) and Style Icon (Male)
- Forbes India Celebrity 100: listed in 2018 and 2019
- Indian Telly Awards 2025: Editor’s Choice award for Most Versatile Performer on Television (Male)
An earlier version of this article said he won the “Mr. Style Statement” title at Mr India 2008 and that he was the first Indian television actor with such a large Facebook following. We found no reliable record of either claim, so both have been removed.
A note on personal life
An earlier version of this article repeated rumours about whom Karan Kundrra was dating, along with an “interview” list of favourites whose source we could not trace. We have removed them: this profile sticks to his verified career.
Karan Kundrra photos
Karan Kundrra on social media
These are his profiles as linked in the original article:
More Roadies profiles: Rannvijay Singha, Neha Dhupia, Prince Narula, Raghu Ram and Bani J (VJ Bani).
Frequently asked questions
How old is Karan Kundrra?
Karan Kundrra was born on 11 October 1984, so he is 42 as of October 2026.
Is it Karan Kundra or Karan Kundrra?
Both spellings refer to the same actor. Older credits and articles use “Kundra”; he now uses “Kundrra”.
Which Roadies seasons was Karan Kundrra a gang leader in?
Roadies X2 (2015), Roadies X4 (2016), when his contestant Balraj Singh Khehra won, and Roadies Rising (2017).
Did Karan Kundrra win Bigg Boss 15?
No. He finished as the second runner-up of Bigg Boss 15.
What was Karan Kundrra’s first TV show?
His debut was Kitani Mohabbat Hai on NDTV Imagine in 2009, in which he played Arjun Punj.
Details checked in October 2026 against his Wikipedia entry and the sources it cites (including The Indian Express for his date of birth), and the MTV Roadies season records. Rumours and unverifiable personal details have been removed.
10 comments
hello karan u r super cool and i love u first of all i love ur relation with anusha u both look very nice together may god bless u n anusha forever nd i wish that u and anusha live together forever okk….!!
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Hi Karan. U r very cute. U and kritika look awesome..
i love u karan
Hii karan ! First of all i want to say 3 magical words for u i luv u soo much. You have done fabolous job in kitne mohabbt hai . With kritika kmara .
I wish that very soon i will meet u.
Hey Karan. Am vry big fan of you. Ap mjhe YE KAHA AA GAYE HUM serial me bhot awsm lage..mai apse sirf ek baar baat krna chahti hu.
Namaste karan kundra ji.. I m a big fan of u… Aap bohot cute lgte ho Aur maine apko sbse pehle “kitni mohabbat hay ” wali serial m dekhe thi
FeEling loVe wiD eW kaRan kundra… EW r maH liFe eW r mah eVrY thnG … MaH bgGrSt dReAm is 2 be uRs
Hi karan. I am ur big fan. I like u. Ur Jodi with Kritika kamra was awesome. I want to be in roadies as your gang member.
hi karan ,I m oyi from arunachal nice 2 c u in luv school.but ur CO.partner overclose it mks b…o..ring.