MUMBAI: Barun Sobti is one such name of the small screen who doesn't need any introduction. The actor is popularly known for his role Arnav Singh Raizada in Star Plus' show Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon where he starred opposite Sanaya Irani. 

Barun and Sanaya's pair became huge but the actor also stole all the thunder with his handsomeness and stellar performance. 

The actor is still a hot favourite among the viewers for his dashing looks and charming personality. 

But do you know that Barun was never interested in becoming an actor? Yes, you heard it right!

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Well, the story is quite interesting. So, here it goes. Barun knew popular TV actors Karan Wahi and Priyanka Bassi even before he joined the showbiz world. They both were Barun's best friends. 

Karan and Priyanka were the ones who forced Barun to become an actor. The Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon star worked as an Operation Manager at Jindal Telecom for 7 years before he became the heartthrob of television. 

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