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Chandan Kumar completes a decade in the Kannada entertainment industry: A look at his journey

TIMESOFINDIA.COM | Last updated on - Nov 9, 2020, 17:38 IST
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​A look at his journey

Chandan Kumar is one of the most popular faces of Kannada television. The actor started his career with a reality show and carved his niche in this entertainment industry with his hard work and dedication. However, he is currently beaming the joy of completing a decade in the industry.

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​Pyate Mandi Kaadig Bandru

Chandan made his television debut as one of the contestants of the reality show. The show was about how 12 people from the city left their urban surroundings and lived and experienced life among the tribes and learned about their progress. It also showcased how the modern-day youth caught in the chaotic life of the city spent time amidst the Sidda tribes learning about their ways and progress.

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​An engineer turned actor

The actor was still studying mechanical engineering when he entered the entertainment industry. Although he soon became the heartthrob of Kannada television within a short span of time, Chandan is a mechanical engineering

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​Radha Kalyana

After his stint in Pyate Mandi Kaadig Bandru, Chandan started his acting career with the show 'Radha Kalyana' as Vishal Bharadwaj. He was paired opposite Kruttika Ravindra.

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​Lakshmi Baramma's Chandu

Chandan shot to fame for his on-screen character 'Chandu' in the show Lakshmi Baramma. Although he quit the show mid-way, his presence in the show is worth a mention.

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​Bigg Boss Kannada season 3

With enormous fame, Chandan entered the controversial show Bigg Boss Kannada season 3 as one of the contestants. During his stint in the show, -Chandan was at his competitive best. He also managed to bag the runner-up title of the season.

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​Chandan in the silver screen

Besides television, Chandan has also acted in a few Kannada films as a lead hero. Eradondla Mooru, Luv U Alia, Bangalore 560023, Prema Baraha are worth mention.

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​Chandan's Tv comeback

Having tried his luck on the silver screen, Chandan made his comeback with the show 'Sarva Mangala Mangalye' as Maha Shankara. The actor was much appreciated for his on-screen character and entertained the viewers with his charm.

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​Savithramma Gari Abbayi

The heartthrob of Kannada television is pretty famous with the Telugu audience too. Chandan plays the lead role in the Telugu serial, 'Saavitramma Gari Abbay'.

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​Most Desirable Man

Chandan was voted as the Most desirable Man on TV in the year 2018 by Bangalore times.

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