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From being MS Dhoni's body double in an ad to winning motor racing competitions: Lesser-known facts about BB Kannada 8's Aravind KP

TIMESOFINDIA.COM | Last updated on - Jul 21, 2021, 15:36 IST
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Lesser-known facts about BB Kannada 8's Aravind KP

Aravind KP seems to be having an interesting stint inside the Bigg Boss house. He has also won numerous tasks inside the glasshouse and has got the opportunity to become the captain of the house thrice until now. However, his achievements in real life have been a topic of discussion many times inside the Bigg Boss house. Here are some of the unknown facts about the international biker Aravind KP

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The Biker boy

Hailing from Udupi, Aravind KP is an Indian professional motor racer by profession. He has always shown interest in bikes and automobiles since his childhood.

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​The young enthusiast

In 2005, at the age of 19, Aravind started professional motorcycle racing at the national level. Ever since then, there is no looking back to the young biker. He has won many awards in his career.

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​The champ

Besides the Bigg Boss house, Aravind KP is a true champion in his profession too. He has won more than 17 National Championships in Dirt track, Rallies, and MotorRacing.

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​Victory!

Following his passion, the biker tasted victory at the grueling Raid De Himalaya too in 2015. He emerged as the winner after giving a tough fight to many other young prominent bikers across the country.

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​The Dakar Rally

Aravind KP has participated in Dakar Rally thrice. He conquered the Dakar Rally at 37th position in the year 2019 and became the only Indian to finish the rally that year and 2nd Indian overall to finish the rally over the years.

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​Awards and Appreciations

Aravind has secured many prestigious awards in his life for his achievements in sports. One among them is the best sportsperson of the year (motorsports) award in 2019.

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​Biker turned actor

The biker boy has also tried his luck in acting as well. Aravind has appeared in Dulquer Salmaan's 'Bangalore Days' movie. He played a cameo in the movie.

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​The stuntman

Not many know that Aravind has body-doubled for MS Dhoni in an advertisement. He is the one who has performed the stunts in the ad.

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include facts that he is mean, ill mannered, ruthless and manipulative in the bbk8 show
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