Exclusive Video: Karan Patel Talks About 'Darkest Phase' of Life; Accepts Drinking and Reaching Late on Sets

Trigger Warning: This article contains references to alcohol and drug addiction

Karan Patel needs no introduction. The actor is par excellence is brutally honest. From his stint in Kahanii Ghar Ghar Kii to his most popular TV show Yeh Hai Mohabbatein, Karan Patel has come a long way. He has faced a few turmoil in his personal and professional lives but just like his onscreen characters, he came out of those times stronger than ever. The actor is all set for his upcoming Bollywood movie Darran Chhoo, which is produced by his wife Ankita Bhargava. Ahead of its release, Karan had a heart-to-heart conversation with Pinvilla and he was his candid best in the interview. He spoke at length about his 'star' status, mistakes from the past, being erratic, and more. Read on to find out.

Karan Patel on the baggage of 'star' status 

In a candid chat with Pinkvilla, Karan Patel reveals having no qualms about leading a starry life and enjoying the perks of it. He said, "Honestly, I haven't lost anything in my quest to become a star. If you want to become a star, you can't be attached to too many things. I mean, you should be ready to lose and move ahead because that is the destination and this is the part of your journey. You need to decide what you want and then not crib. This comes from my inspiration (Shah Rukh Khan). He had clearly stated that he is not attracted to anything 'mediocre' as he has worked hard to achieve the stardom. I feel it is the most honest and most brutal fact that a man with that stature can put. You spend half of your life working hard and wanting to be famous and then you crib about missing a 'normal' life; I feel, that's hypocrisy. So, I feel, I have only gained and not lost anything being a 'star'."

Check out the complete interview of Karan Patel exclusively with Pinkvilla