Karam Batth

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Karam Batth
Born
Patiala, India
NationalityIndian, Canadian
Occupation
  • Actor
Website www.karambatth.com

Karam Batth is an Indian-Canadian Punjabi actor and producer. [1]

Batth will make his acting debut with self-produced biopic of the Indian boxer Kaur Singh, [2] [3] playing the lead role as Kaur Singh, in the film Padma Shri Kaur Singh. The film is expected to release in 2022. [4]

Batth decided to produce this film after Indian actor Shah Rukh Khan came forward to help the boxer during a medical emergency. [5] [6] [7]

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References

  1. "Padma Shri Kaur Singh actor Karam Batth says boxing champ is hospitalised: 'Praying he can watch his biopic in theatre'". Hindustan Times. 12 July 2022.
  2. "Honoured to play living legend of our country: Karam Batth". The Quint. 6 Dec 2019.
  3. "Biopic of only Indian boxer who fought Muhammad Ali in the pipeline". Zee News. 10 Oct 2019.
  4. "Now, film on Indian boxer who faced Ali". Mumbai Mirror. 11 Oct 2019.
  5. "Karam Batth shines light on the connection between Kesari and upcoming Padma Shri Kaur Singh". Pioneer. 4 July 2022.
  6. "Shah Rukh Khan plays an inspiration for biopic on boxing legend Kaur Singh". Times Now. 17 Nov 2019.
  7. "EXCLUSIVE: The Idea To Make Padma Shri Kaur Singh's Biopic Stemmed From Shah Rukh Khan's Act Of Kindness: Actor Karam Batth". Desi Martini. 14 Nov 2019.