Bigg Boss 18 Winner: Karan Veer Mehra on winning back-to-back two reality shows: 'I am the chosen one'
Karan Veer Mehra, winner of Bigg Boss 18 and Khatron Ke Khiladi 14, credits self-belief and hard work for his back-to-back victories. Reflecting on Bigg Boss 18, Karan acknowledged personal growth and admitted jealousy toward runner-up Vivian Dsena.
Karan Veer Mehra, an actor, believes he is the "chosen one" after winning consecutive Hindi reality series "Khatron Ke Khiladi 14" and "Bigg Boss 18." The Salman Khan-hosted show 'Bigg Boss 18' finished with Karan winning the trophy against Vivian Dsena on Monday morning. After winning the Bigg Boss trophy, Karan talked about his success mantra and the improvements he noticed in himself during the program.
Karan Veer Mehra on lucky streak of reality shows
#WATCH | Mumbai: Bigg Boss 18 winner Karan Veer Mehra says, "I am very happy... This was my aim and it happened... When two people fight for the trophy there is bound to be bitterness but he (Vivian Dsena) is a very good person at heart, a family man so there is love for him¡ pic.twitter.com/uFuuSHaf2T
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In conversation with ANI, Karan said, "I feel very happy. I am the chosen one. I did the rare task of winning back-to-back reality shows. I believed in myself. I worked hard and aimed for the top, and it happened. I learned a few things about myself, like that I am an emotional person. Before, when I used to cry over little things, I felt bad. But now, I believe that it's okay. "
Karan's experience on Bigg Boss was nothing short of exhilarating. It contained his heated arguments with Vivian Dsena and Sara Khan, amusing comments about Avinash Mishra, and feelings for actress Chum Darang.
Regarding his strained connection with actor Vivian, Bigg Boss winner Karan acknowledged to being jealous of him and claimed that the enmity grew as a result of winning the BB trophy, he said, "When two people fight for the same trophy, there will be bitterness. But I was also jealous of him that he got things way easier and sooner than me, which I have admitted many times in the show. But he is also a good family man and that's why I love him."
Six participants made it to the finale: Karan Veer Mehra, Vivian Dsena, Eisha Singh, Chum Darang, Avinash Mishra, and Rajat Dalal.
Karan Veer Mehra also won the 14th season of Khatron Ke Khiladi, an action reality show. Karan Veer Mehra defeated the other two finals, Krishna Shroff and Gashmeer Mahajani. The final death-defying job was a combination of water, air, and a helicopter twist, and Karan finished it in the fastest time.
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