Karan Grover (born 22 June 1982) is an Indian actor who primarily works in
Hindi
Hindi (Devanāgarī: or , ), or more precisely Modern Standard Hindi (Devanagari: ), is an Indo-Aryan language spoken chiefly in the Hindi Belt region encompassing parts of northern, central, eastern, and western India. Hindi has been de ...
television. He made his acting debut in 2004 with ''
Saarrthi
''Saarrthi'' is a Hindi television drama broadcast on Star Plus and produced by Neela Tele Films Private Limited. It aired from 8 November 2004 to 15 February 2008 and contained 708 episodes. The story is a reworking of the Hindu epic, the ''Mah ...
'' portraying Arjun Goenka. Grover is best known for his portrayal of Karan Prasad in ''
Yahan Main Ghar Ghar Kheli
''Yahan Main Ghar Ghar Kheli'' (English: ''I've Spent My Childhood Here''), (International title: My Golden Home) produced by Rajshri Productions, was an Indian dramatic serial that aired on Zee TV Monday to Friday evenings. It was well rec ...
'', Shantanu Kant in ''
Bahu Hamari Rajni Kant
''Bahu Hamari Rajni Kant'' (''Our Daughter-In-Law Rajni Kant'') is an Indian science fiction sitcom television series, which aired from 15 February 2016 to 13 February 2017 on Life OK.
Plot
Shantanu Kant, a scientist creates a super humanoi ...
'',
Dr.
Doctor is an academic title that originates from the Latin word of the same spelling and meaning. The word is originally an agentive noun of the Latin verb 'to teach'. It has been used as an academic title in Europe since the 13th century, w ...
Rohit Sippy in ''
Kahaan Hum Kahaan Tum
''Kahaan Hum Kahaan Tum'' (''Where Am I, Where Are You'') is an Indian romantic drama television series that aired from 17 June 2019 to 14 March 2020 on Star Plus. Produced by Sandiip Sikcand under SOL Productions, it starred Karan Grover and D ...
'' and Angad Maan in ''
Udaariyaan
''Udaariyaan'' () is an Indian Hindi-language television family drama series that premiered on 15 March 2021 on Colors TV. Produced by Sargun Mehta and Ravi Dubey, it formerly starred Priyanka Choudhary, Ankit Gupta and Isha Malviya. Since Sep ...
''.
Grover made his film debut in 2015 with ''
Wedding Pullav
''Wedding Pullav'' () is an Indian romantic comedy film, directed by Binod Pradhan and produced by Shashi Ranjan and Anu Ranjan. The film stars debutants Kannada actor Diganth, Anushka Ranjan, Sonnalli Seygall and Karan V. Grover in lead roles ...
''. Since July 2022, he is portraying Ritesh Malhotra in ''
Bohot Pyaar Karte Hai''
Early life
Grover was born on 22 June 1982. He did 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''.
Career
Grover worked with
Omung Kumar
Omung Kumar Bhandula is an Indian film director, and production designer, known for his works in Hindi cinema. He had hosted one of the famous show Ek Minute on Zee TV 90s. He made his directorial debut with the 2014 biographical sports drama '' ...
's event management company for a year before participating in the ''Gladrags'' contest in 2004. He was amongst the top five finalists.
He made his television debut in 2004 as Arjun Goenka in ''
Saarrthi
''Saarrthi'' is a Hindi television drama broadcast on Star Plus and produced by Neela Tele Films Private Limited. It aired from 8 November 2004 to 15 February 2008 and contained 708 episodes. The story is a reworking of the Hindu epic, the ''Mah ...
''. After which he appeared in several shows, including ''
Meri Awaz Ko Mil Gayi Roshni
''Meri Awaz Ko Mil Gayi Roshni'' is an Indian musical drama series that aired on STAR Plus from 23 April 2007 to 17 January 2008. The series starred Ashima Bhalla and Karan Grover.
Plot
Meri Awaz Ko Mil Gayi Roshni is a story about Raj ( Ka ...
'', ''
Woh Rehne Waali Mehlon Ki
''Woh Rehne Waali Mehlon Ki'' (English: ''She Who Lives in a Palace'') is an Indian Hindi language Indian television series that aired on Sahara One channel. The series ran from 30 May 2005 and ended on 20 January 2011. It became the longest ru ...
'', ''
Yahaaan Main Ghar Ghar Kheli
''Yahan Main Ghar Ghar Kheli'' (English: ''I've Spent My Childhood Here''), (International title: My Golden Home) produced by Rajshri Productions, was an Indian dramatic serial that aired on Zee TV Monday to Friday evenings. It was well rec ...
'', ''
Hum Aapke Hain In Laws
''Hum Aapke Hain In Laws'' is a Hindi language fictional comedy series which premiered on 14 January 2013 on SAB TV. The series is produced by Garima Productions and stars Karan Grover and Pooja Pihal in the main leads. The story centers on a n ...
'', ''
Teri Meri Love Stories
''Teri Meri Love Stories'' is an anthology series of 90 minute telefilms promoted as a "collection of assorted love stories" which premiered on 11 August 2012 on Star Plus. The series aired on weekends and featured many actors.
Plot
A series ...
'' and
''Lakhon Mein Ek'' and ''
Punar Vivah
''Punar Vivaah'' (International Title: ''Married Again'') is an Indian Hindi-language soap opera that aired on Zee TV from 20 February 2012 replacing ''Bhagonwali-Baante Apni Taqdeer'' till 17 May 2013. The show was set in the city of Bhopal and ...
''. In 2007, he participated in
Star Plus
StarPlus is an Indian Hindi language general entertainment pay television channel owned by Disney Star (formerly ''Star India''), a subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company India. The network's programming consists of family dramas, comedies, ...
's ''
Nach Baliye 3
''Nach Baliye'' () is an Indian Hindi-language celebrity dance reality television series that airs on Star Plus.
Production Concept
The show is a competition wherein 10 television celebrity couples compete against each other. Contestants dance ...
'' with
Kavita Kaushik
Kavita Kaushik (born 15 February 1981) is an Indian actress who primarily works in Hindi television. She made her debut with Ekta Kapoor's ''Kutumb''. Kaushik is well known for her portrayal of Chandramukhi Chautala in SAB TV's sitcom ''F.I.R.' ...
.
In 2015, Grover made his film debut with ''
Wedding Pullav
''Wedding Pullav'' () is an Indian romantic comedy film, directed by Binod Pradhan and produced by Shashi Ranjan and Anu Ranjan. The film stars debutants Kannada actor Diganth, Anushka Ranjan, Sonnalli Seygall and Karan V. Grover in lead roles ...
'' where he played J. In 2016, he played Shantanu Kant in ''
Bahu Hamari Rajni Kant
''Bahu Hamari Rajni Kant'' (''Our Daughter-In-Law Rajni Kant'') is an Indian science fiction sitcom television series, which aired from 15 February 2016 to 13 February 2017 on Life OK.
Plot
Shantanu Kant, a scientist creates a super humanoi ...
'' opposite
Ridhima Pandit
Ridhima Pandit (born 25 June 1990) is an Indian actress and model who works in Hindi television. She is known for her role of Rajni in Life OK's ''Bahu Hamari Rajni Kant''. In 2019, she participated in '' Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 9'' and ...
. He also appeared in Vikram Bhatt's web series ''
Spotlight 2
Spotlight or spot light may refer to:
Lighting
* Spot lights, automotive auxiliary lamps
* Spotlight (theatre lighting)
* Spotlight, a searchlight
* Stage lighting instrument, stage lighting instruments, of several types
Art, entertainment, a ...
'' which aired on
Viu.
From 2019 to 2020, Grover portrayed Dr. Rohit Sippy in
Star Plus
StarPlus is an Indian Hindi language general entertainment pay television channel owned by Disney Star (formerly ''Star India''), a subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company India. The network's programming consists of family dramas, comedies, ...
's ''
Kahaan Hum Kahaan Tum
''Kahaan Hum Kahaan Tum'' (''Where Am I, Where Are You'') is an Indian romantic drama television series that aired from 17 June 2019 to 14 March 2020 on Star Plus. Produced by Sandiip Sikcand under SOL Productions, it starred Karan Grover and D ...
'' opposite
Dipika Kakar
Dipika Kakar Ibrahim (born 6 August 1986) is an Indian actress who works in Hindi television. She is known for playing Simar in ''Sasural Simar Ka'' and Sonakshi in ''Kahaan Hum Kahaan Tum''. She participated in the reality show ''Bigg Boss 12 ...
. From 2021 to 2022, he playing the role of Angad Maan in
Colors TV
Colors TV is an Indian general entertainment broadcast network owned by Viacom18. The network's programming consists of family dramas, comedies, youth-oriented reality shows, shows on crime and television films.
History
It was launched on 2 ...
's popular show ''
Udaariyaan
''Udaariyaan'' () is an Indian Hindi-language television family drama series that premiered on 15 March 2021 on Colors TV. Produced by Sargun Mehta and Ravi Dubey, it formerly starred Priyanka Choudhary, Ankit Gupta and Isha Malviya. Since Sep ...
''.
Since July 2022, he portrayed Ritesh Malhotra in
Star Bharat
Star Bharat is an Indian Hindi language General Entertainment pay television channel owned by Disney Star (formerly ''Star India''), a subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company India. It telecasts dramas, crime and comedy shows. The channel was l ...
's ''
Bohot Pyaar Karte Hai''.
Personal life
Grover married actress Poppy Jabbal in a ceremony held in
Himachal Pradesh
Himachal Pradesh (; ; "Snow-laden Mountain Province") is a state in the northern part of India. Situated in the Western Himalayas, it is one of the thirteen mountain states and is characterized by an extreme landscape featuring several peaks ...
on 31 May 2022.
Media image
Grover ranked 20th in ''
Times of India
''The Times of India'', also known by its abbreviation ''TOI'', is an Indian English language, English-language daily newspaper and digital news media owned and managed by The Times Group. It is the List of newspapers in India by circulation, t ...
s Most Desirable Men on TV list of 2019.
Filmography
Films
Television
Special appearances
Web series
Awards and nominations
See also
*
List of Indian television actors
This is an alphabetical list of notable male Indian television actors.
*
List of Hindi actors
List of regional language actors
; Bengali
; Tamil
;Telugu
; Kannada
; Marathi
; Malayalam
See also
* List of Indian television actre ...
References
External links
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1982 births
Living people
Indian male television actors
Male actors from Mumbai
Indian male film actors
21st-century Indian male actors
Male actors in Hindi cinema
Participants in Indian reality television series