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Karan revealed that after watching Aamir Khan’s film Taare Zameen Par, he gained a deeper understanding of his condition.
Karan Veer Mehra won Bigg Boss 18. (Photo Credits: Instagram)
Karan Veer Mehra has been in the headlines following his victorious win on Bigg Boss 18. Hosted by Salman Khan, the show continues to be a fan favourite year after year. Karan clinched the Bigg Boss 18 trophy on January 19, much to the excitement of his fans. In a recent interview, the actor reflected on the challenges he faced during his childhood, particularly with academics, and shared how his mother played a crucial role in helping him overcome those struggles.
In an interview with Telly Talk, Karan Veer Mehra opened up about the unwavering support of his mother, who never compared him to his sister and always stood by him during his academic struggles. He said, “My sister and I have been taught to focus on our own achievements. You’ll see our home filled with medals from various extracurricular activities, dramatics, sports, and academics. My sister was excellent in studies, whereas I struggled. I was dyslexic, which wasn’t diagnosed until much later.”
The actor revealed that throughout his school years, he struggled to pass. However, during the summer break before his 10th standard board exams, his mother took the initiative to read his books to him. What surprised her was that, despite his previous difficulties, he was able to answer all the questions correctly. He said, “She arranged for tuition classes for me in math and accounts. And surprisingly, I scored 72% in my tenth standard exams. It was a shock for everyone at home. My mom realized that I had a problem with reading, not understanding.”
Karan revealed that after watching Aamir Khan’s film Taare Zameen Par, he gained a deeper understanding of his condition. He added that he and his mother were really emotional while viewing the film. It helped them realise that dyslexia was a real condition.
Along with the winner’s trophy, Karan received a monetary award of Rs 50 lakh after winning Bigg Boss 18. In an interview with Midday, Karan revealed his plan for the prize money, explaining that he intended to use it to pay for the education of his employees’ children. Besides Karan being the winner on the show, Vivian Dsena and Rajat Dalal emerged as the first and second runners-up, respectively.
