Karan Grover (born 22 June 1982) is an Indian actor who primarily works in Hindi television.[1][2] He made his acting debut in 2004 with Saarrthi as Arjun Goenka. Grover is best known for his portrayal of Karan Prasad in Yahan Main Ghar Ghar Kheli,[3] Dr. Rohit Sippy in Kahaan Hum Kahaan Tum and Angad Maan in Udaariyaan.
Karan Grover | |
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Karan V Grover | |
Born | 22 June 1982 |
Alma mater | Institute of Technology, Mumbai |
Occupations |
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Years active | 2004—present |
Known for | Yahan Main Ghar Ghar Kheli Bahu Hamari Rajni Kant Kahaan Hum Kahaan Tum Udaariyaan |
Spouse |
Poppy Jabbal (m. 2022) |
Early life
editGrover was born on 22 June 1982.[4] He studied chemical engineering from Institute of Technology, Mumbai and an event management course from National Institute of Event Management.
Grover worked as an event manager for a year before receiving an offer to appear on Gladrags.[5]
Career
editGrover worked with Omung Kumar's event management company for a year before participating in the Gladrags contest in 2004. He was amongst the five finalists.
He made his television debut in 2004 as Arjun Goenka in Saarrthi. After which he appeared in several shows, including Meri Awaz Ko Mil Gayi Roshni, Woh Rehne Waali Mehlon Ki, Yahaaan Main Ghar Ghar Kheli, Hum Aapke Hain In Laws, Teri Meri Love Stories and Lakhon Mein Ek and Punar Vivah. In 2007, he participated in Star Plus's Nach Baliye 3 with Kavita Kaushik.[5][6]
In 2015, Grover made his film debut with Wedding Pullav where he played J. In 2016, he played Shantanu Kant in Bahu Hamari Rajni Kant opposite Ridhima Pandit. He also appeared in Vikram Bhatt's web series Spotlight 2 which aired on Viu.
From 2019 to 2020, Grover portrayed Dr. Rohit Sippy in Star Plus's Kahaan Hum Kahaan Tum opposite Dipika Kakar.[7] From 2021 to 2022, he playing the role of Angad Maan in Colors TV's popular show Udaariyaan.[8] Since July 2022, he portrayed Ritesh Malhotra in Star Bharat's Bohot Pyaar Karte Hai.[9]
Personal life
editGrover married actress Poppy Jabbal in a ceremony held in Himachal Pradesh on 31 May 2022.[10][11]
Media image
editGrover ranked 20th in Times of India's Most Desirable Men on TV list of 2019.[12]
Filmography
editFilms
editYear | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
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2015 | Wedding Pullav | Jay | [13] |
Television
editYear | Title | Role | Ref. | |
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2004–2007 | Saarrthi | Arjun Goenka | [14] | |
2006 | Ssshhhh...Phir Koi Hai | Adi | ||
2007–2008 | Meri Awaz Ko Mil Gayi Roshni | Raj Malik | ||
2007 | F.I.R | Karan | ||
Nach Baliye 3 | Contestant (8th Place) | |||
2008–2009 | Woh Rehne Waali Mehlon Ki | Rishabh Rathod | [15] | |
2008 | Ssshhhh...Phir Koi Hai- Chakravyuh | Rajit | ||
2009–2012 | Yahaaan Main Ghar Ghar Kheli | Karan Prasad/Ranchod Tiwari/Siddharth Kumar | ||
2012 | Teri Meri Love Stories | Rohit | [16] | |
Lakhon Mein Ek | Malhar | |||
2013 | Hum Aapke Hain In Laws | Gulshan Roshanlal Grover | [17] | |
Punar Vivah - Ek Nayi Umeed | Raj Jakhotia | [18] | ||
2014 | Savdhaan India | Jeevan | ||
2015 | Gulmohar Grand | Charlie | [19] | |
CID | Himself | |||
Rishton Ka Mela | Akshay | |||
2016 | Bahu Hamari Rajni Kant | Shantanu Kant/Shaan | ||
2017 | The Drama Company | Host (Season 1) | ||
2019–2020 | Kahaan Hum Kahaan Tum | Dr. Rohit Sippy | [20] | |
2021–2022 | Udaariyaan | Angad Maan | [8] | |
2021 | Arjun Maan | |||
2021 | Wagle Ki Duniya – Nayi Peedhi Naye Kissey | Arnav Sachdev | ||
2022 | Bohot Pyaar Karte Hai | Ritesh Malhotra | [21] | |
2023–2024 | Dhruv Tara – Samay Sadi Se Pare | Maharaj Suryapratap Singh | [22] |
Web series
editYear | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
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2018 | Spotlight | Vicky Verma (season 2) | [23] | |
Vodka Shots | Shalok | [24] | ||
SIT | Rishi |
Awards and nominations
editYear | Award | Category | Work | Result | Ref. |
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2019 | Gold Awards | Best Actor (Male) | Kahaan Hum Kahaan Tum | Nominated | |
2023 | Indian Telly Awards | Fan Favourite Negative Lead: Male | Udaariyaan | Won | [25] |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Trivedi, Tanvi (27 October 2023). "Karan V Grover: I don't think TV actors are overexposed and need to take a break if they want to do films". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 29 January 2024.
- ^ Farzeen, Sana (23 October 2017). "You need to learn to live with failures more than success: Karan V Grover". The Indian Express. Retrieved 29 January 2024.
- ^ "Acting is full of uncertainty: Karan Grover". The Indian Express. 6 March 2012. Retrieved 29 January 2024.
- ^ "Kahaan Hum Kahaan Tum actor Karan V Grover's eco-friendly birthday celebrations". India Today. 22 June 2019. Retrieved 25 April 2022.
- ^ a b "I did Nach Baliye only after a lot of persuasion". The Times of India. 13 January 2013. Archived from the original on 15 December 2013. Retrieved 24 May 2013.
- ^ "Karan to play a henpecked husband". The Times of India. 7 January 2013. Archived from the original on 21 October 2013. Retrieved 24 May 2013.
- ^ "Dipika Kakar- Karan V Grover's show to be titled as Kahaan Hum- Kahaan Tum, Producer Sandip Sikcand confirms". The Times of India. 8 May 2019. Retrieved 8 May 2019.
- ^ a b "Karan V Grover roped in for 'Udaariyaan' to play 'Angad Maan'". Times of India. 27 October 2021. Retrieved 29 October 2021.
- ^ "Role Play: Karan V Grover Plays A Movie Superstar In 'Bohot Pyaar Karte Hai'". Outlook India. 18 June 2022. Retrieved 1 June 2023.
- ^ "Karan Grover ties the knot with Poppy Jabbal, shares wedding photo: 'We finally did it'". The Indian Express. 31 May 2022. Retrieved 1 June 2022.
- ^ "Karan V Grover marries girlfriend Poppy Jabbal, shares their wedding photo: 'We finally did it'". Hindustan Times. 31 May 2022. Retrieved 1 June 2022.
- ^ "Sidharth Shukla to Parth Samthaan: Meet the Times Top 20 Most Desirable Men on TV 2019". The Times of India. 4 September 2020. Retrieved 1 June 2023.
- ^ "Karan V Grover promotes Wedding Pullav in Mumbai with Anushka Ranjan and Diganth". Times Of India. 23 September 2015. Retrieved 7 July 2022.
- ^ Khan, Shameem (27 May 2007). "Karan quits Sarrthi". DNA India. Retrieved 8 October 2019.
- ^ "Karan Grover as a behroopiya in Woh Rehne Waali Mehlon Ki - Indian Express". Indian Express. 24 April 2009. Retrieved 7 July 2022.
- ^ Purva Desai, TNN (25 September 2012). "Karan V Grover back on TV as Rohit!". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 21 October 2013. Retrieved 24 May 2013.
- ^ "Lapataganj makes way for Hum Apke Hai In laws". The Times of India. 27 December 2012. Archived from the original on 15 December 2013. Retrieved 24 May 2013.
- ^ "My duty is not to let the viewers down: Karan V Grover". The Times of India. 20 May 2013. Archived from the original on 16 June 2013. Retrieved 24 May 2013.
- ^ "Gulmohar Grand - Episode 4". Star India. 24 May 2015. Retrieved 25 April 2022.
- ^ IANS (3 July 2018). "Karan V. Grover opens up on mistaken identity (TV Snippets)". Business Standard India. Retrieved 1 April 2021.
- ^ "Karan V Grover plays a movie superstar in 'Bohot Pyaar Karte Hai'". The Times of India. 17 June 2022. Retrieved 18 June 2022.
- ^ Trivedi, Tanvi (17 October 2023). "This is my first experience with a costume drama and I am excited". The Times of India. Retrieved 17 October 2023.
- ^ IANS (2 February 2018). "Spotlight 2 gave me chance to change on-screen image: Karan Grover". Mid-Day. Retrieved 29 October 2021.
- ^ "Woah! Sanaya Irani to finally make her TV comeback with Karan V Grover". India Today. 23 February 2018. Retrieved 29 October 2021.
- ^ "Celebs win big at Indian Telly Awards 2023". India Today. Retrieved 27 April 2023.