The big screen and the small screen share one thing in common: They are hard taskmasters. Only a few are able to meet the challenge and make a name for themselves. Actor and anchor Aman Varma is one such person.
Aman came to Mumbai at the age of 25 with nothing more than conviction in himself as an actor, some passing experience in advertisement and degrees in English literature, mass communication and finance
But hard work soon paid off. After making news in the DD serial Pachpan Khambe Lal Deewarein, he appeared in UTV's Shanti and, finally in the role that made him a household name almost overnight -- the role of Anupam Kapadia in Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi.
Detractors may have tried to write off his success by saying that he just happened to be at the right place at the right time, but he insists that henever took the escalator -- He climbed the stairs like everyone else.
Greater fame and name soon came his way. After Kyunki, Aman was approached to do Khulja Sim Sim in 2001. Star Plus wanted him because he could converse fluently in English and Hindi and, needless to say, he had screen presence. The game show went on to run a record 108 episodes, making him a much sought after host.
He went on to host Indian Idol I and II and the Laureus World Sports Awards in Monte Carlo and Portugal.
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