Karan Singh Grover
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Karan Singh Grover is an Indian television actor and model. He began his television career in Ekta Kapoor's Kitni Mast Hai Zindagi on MTV India. Karan is most recognized for playing the role of Dr. Armaan Mallik in Dill Mill Gayye on Star One
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India
to a punjabi sikh family. He and his family later moved to Saudi Arabia
, and he lived there for six years. He spent his childhood and schooling days in Dammam
, Saudi Arabia
. He did his schooling in International Indian School of Dammam. In 2000 he moved back to Mumbai and pursued a degree in Hotel Management from IHM Mumbai, Dadar Catering College. He was in a band during his college days called the "Thousand Decibels". After completing his degree Karan moved to Muscat
in Oman
where his family was located and started working at the Sheraton Hotel as a marketing executive for about a year. He later returned to India to pursue his acting career and participated in the Gladrags Mega Model Manhunt contest in 2004 and won the award for 'Most Popular Model'. He started his acting career with Kitni Mast Hai Zindagi for Balaji Telefilms
on MTV India
after being selected from a nationwide talent hunt. In April 2007, he started dating television actress Shraddha Nigam
. On 2 December 2008, the couple got married in a private ceremony in Goa
. Near the end of 2009, both of them mutually filed for divorce. Jaskaran Singh from Miley Jab Hum Tum
is Karan's cousin.
Then through a nationwide talent hunt contest by Balaji Telefilms
he, along with five others, got selected to play leads in an MTV show Kitni Mast Hai Zindagi. Then followed Princess Dollie Aur Uska Magic Bag finally ending up in Kasautii Zindagii Kay in a negative role. After that, he did Solhah Singaarr on Sahara One
and some short stints on C.I.D. and Parrivaar
, before doing the popular role of Dr. Armaan Mallik in Dill Mill Gaye
. He anchored the STAR One
reality television show Zara Nachke Dikha
season 1. He was the second runner-up in the dance reality show - Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa
Season 3. In 2009 he co-hosted the music show Idea Rocks India on Colors TV. In 2010 he participated as a contestant in Khatron Ke Khiladi
Season 3. Soon Karan will be seen featuring in a music video of singers Neha Kakkar & Sonu Kakkar
. In 2011 he hosted a traveling reality show "Perfect Couple" on channel [V] and has also made a special appearance on the show Dil Dosti Dance on channel [V] as professor Karan Mallik. Karan's debut bollywood film Lorie is also under production and will be releasing soon.
Star One
Star One is a Dutch progressive metal supergroup/side-project of Arjen Anthony Lucassen of Ayreon fame. Unlike Ayreon, the band did not follow one storyline; instead, each song was a different story with a sci-fi concept, most of the tracks based on existing movies and series.-Origins and first...
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Personal life
Karan Singh Grover was born in DelhiDelhi
Delhi , officially National Capital Territory of Delhi , is the largest metropolis by area and the second-largest by population in India, next to Mumbai. It is the eighth largest metropolis in the world by population with 16,753,265 inhabitants in the Territory at the 2011 Census...
India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
to a punjabi sikh family. He and his family later moved to Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia , commonly known in British English as Saudi Arabia and in Arabic as as-Sa‘ūdiyyah , is the largest state in Western Asia by land area, constituting the bulk of the Arabian Peninsula, and the second-largest in the Arab World...
, and he lived there for six years. He spent his childhood and schooling days in Dammam
Dammam
Dammam is the capital of the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia, the most oil-rich region in the world. The judicial and administrative bodies of the province and several government departments are located in the city. Dammam is the largest city in the Eastern Province and third largest in Saudi...
, Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia , commonly known in British English as Saudi Arabia and in Arabic as as-Sa‘ūdiyyah , is the largest state in Western Asia by land area, constituting the bulk of the Arabian Peninsula, and the second-largest in the Arab World...
. He did his schooling in International Indian School of Dammam. In 2000 he moved back to Mumbai and pursued a degree in Hotel Management from IHM Mumbai, Dadar Catering College. He was in a band during his college days called the "Thousand Decibels". After completing his degree Karan moved to Muscat
Muscat, Oman
Muscat is the capital of Oman. It is also the seat of government and largest city in the Governorate of Muscat. As of 2008, the population of the Muscat metropolitan area was 1,090,797. The metropolitan area spans approximately and includes six provinces called wilayats...
in Oman
Oman
Oman , officially called the Sultanate of Oman , is an Arab state in southwest Asia on the southeast coast of the Arabian Peninsula. It is bordered by the United Arab Emirates to the northwest, Saudi Arabia to the west, and Yemen to the southwest. The coast is formed by the Arabian Sea on the...
where his family was located and started working at the Sheraton Hotel as a marketing executive for about a year. He later returned to India to pursue his acting career and participated in the Gladrags Mega Model Manhunt contest in 2004 and won the award for 'Most Popular Model'. He started his acting career with Kitni Mast Hai Zindagi for Balaji Telefilms
Balaji Telefilms
Balaji Telefilms is a production house based in Mumbai, India, and is promoted by Ekta Kapoor, Shobha Kapoor, Jeetendra and Tushar Kapoor.-History:...
on MTV India
MTV India
MTV India is the Indian version of MTV , a channel specialising in music and youth culture programming. It was launched in 1996 and is now part of the Viacom 18 Media Pvt. Ltd based in Mumbai. . "MTV India" is one of the oldest Music Television Networks in Asia...
after being selected from a nationwide talent hunt. In April 2007, he started dating television actress Shraddha Nigam
Shraddha Nigam
Shraddha Nigam is an Indian television actress. She was very popular after her debut serial Choodiyan. She then played the role of a detective in popular serial Krishna Arjun along with Hussain Kuwajerwala.-Career:...
. On 2 December 2008, the couple got married in a private ceremony in Goa
Goa
Goa , a former Portuguese colony, is India's smallest state by area and the fourth smallest by population. Located in South West India in the region known as the Konkan, it is bounded by the state of Maharashtra to the north, and by Karnataka to the east and south, while the Arabian Sea forms its...
. Near the end of 2009, both of them mutually filed for divorce. Jaskaran Singh from Miley Jab Hum Tum
Miley Jab Hum Tum
Miley Jab Hum Tum is a teen-oriented television series that aired on Indian television channel STAR One. It premiered on September 22, 2008 and ran for two years successfully covering two seasons before ending on November 19, 2010...
is Karan's cousin.
Television career
Before starting his television acting career he did many modeling assignments, ramp shows, advertisements and even hosted a radio show. Later he entered the Gladrags Mega Model Manhunt Contest in 2004 and ended up winning the award for the 'Most Popular Model.'Then through a nationwide talent hunt contest by Balaji Telefilms
Balaji Telefilms
Balaji Telefilms is a production house based in Mumbai, India, and is promoted by Ekta Kapoor, Shobha Kapoor, Jeetendra and Tushar Kapoor.-History:...
he, along with five others, got selected to play leads in an MTV show Kitni Mast Hai Zindagi. Then followed Princess Dollie Aur Uska Magic Bag finally ending up in Kasautii Zindagii Kay in a negative role. After that, he did Solhah Singaarr on Sahara One
Sahara One
Sahara One is an Indian Hindi general entertainment channel based in Mumbai. It is operated by Sahara India Pariwar, a company formed by Subrato Roy Sahara who is a managing worker and chairman of the Sahara India Pariwar....
and some short stints on C.I.D. and Parrivaar
Parrivaar
Parrivaar - Kartavya Ki Pariksha is a Hindi serial that aired on Zee TV channel from April 9, 2007 until December 5, 2008. Though the actors are fresh the characters are real and believable and in the clutter of the rich glamorous families this show has a look which is different and a plotting that...
, before doing the popular role of Dr. Armaan Mallik in Dill Mill Gaye
Dill Mill Gaye
Dill Mill Gayye is an Indian soap medical drama television series that aired on STAR One. It was the sequel of the television series Sanjivani, which aired on STAR Plus channel...
. He anchored the STAR One
STAR One
STAR One is an Indian television channel that primarily broadcasts Hindi entertainment based in Mumbai. Launched on 1 November 2004 with its show, Remix, the channel gained in popularity with television shows such as Remix, The Great Indian Laughter Challenge, Nach Baliye, Sarabhai vs Sarabhai,...
reality television show Zara Nachke Dikha
Zara Nachke Dikha
Zara Nachke Dikha is a dance reality show originally aired on STAR One but now airs on STAR Plus. The series aired July 14, 2008 and was hosted by Karan Singh Grover and Shweta Gulati. All the contestants have a film or television background. The next season aired two years later on Saturday, May...
season 1. He was the second runner-up in the dance reality show - Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa
Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa
Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa is a television reality show and the Indian version of BBC's Strictly Come Dancing and ABC's Dancing with the Stars.- Concept :...
Season 3. In 2009 he co-hosted the music show Idea Rocks India on Colors TV. In 2010 he participated as a contestant in Khatron Ke Khiladi
Khatron ke khiladi
Khatron ke khiladi may refer to:*Khatron Ke Khiladi *Fear Factor - Khatron Ke Khiladi*Fear Factor - Khatron Ke Khiladi Level 2*Fear Factor - Khatron Ke Khiladi Level 3*Fear Factor - Khatron Ke Khiladi Level 4...
Season 3. Soon Karan will be seen featuring in a music video of singers Neha Kakkar & Sonu Kakkar
Sonu Kakkar
Sonu Kakkar is an Indian playback singer, born as Niti Kakkar, in Rishikesh . At the age of five she started singing in jagrans .After some years her family shifted to New Delhi...
. In 2011 he hosted a traveling reality show "Perfect Couple" on channel [V] and has also made a special appearance on the show Dil Dosti Dance on channel [V] as professor Karan Mallik. Karan's debut bollywood film Lorie is also under production and will be releasing soon.
TV shows and appearances
| Year | Serial | Role | Channel | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004–2005 | Kitni Mast Hai Zindagi | Arnav Deol | MTV India MTV India MTV India is the Indian version of MTV , a channel specialising in music and youth culture programming. It was launched in 1996 and is now part of the Viacom 18 Media Pvt. Ltd based in Mumbai. . "MTV India" is one of the oldest Music Television Networks in Asia... |
Karan's debut serial. One of the lead characters of the show. |
| 2005 | Princess Dollie Aur Uska Magic Bag Princess Dollie Aur Uska Magic Bag Princess Dollie Aur Uska Magic Bag is a TV series produced by Sagar Films for STAR Plus channel. The series was also re-telecast on STAR Utsav due to its popularity among Indian audiences... |
Aman | Star Plus STAR Plus STAR Plus is a Hindi language general entertainment television channel based in India. The channel is part of the STAR TV network's bouquet of channels... |
Fantasy Show. He played main lead Dollie's love interest for a little while. |
| 2005–2006 | Kasautii Zindagii Kay | Sharad Gupta | Star Plus STAR Plus STAR Plus is a Hindi language general entertainment television channel based in India. The channel is part of the STAR TV network's bouquet of channels... |
Initially a positive role opposite Jennifer Winget Jennifer Winget Jennifer Winget is a Bollywood Indian actress and model and anchor. She is well known for her roles in Dill Mill Gayye, Kasauti Zindagi Ki, Sangam.-Early life:... their characters get married and later his role turns negative. |
| 2006–2007 | Solhah Singaarr Solhah Singaarr - Plot :The show is based on the story of Meera, who is a carefree teenager who thinks the world to be picture perfect & rosy. She is very close to everyone's eye in the Bhardwaj family, and her life revolves around playing with children in and around the bylanes of Benares and tasting the pickle... |
Abhimanyu | Sahara One Sahara One Sahara One is an Indian Hindi general entertainment channel based in Mumbai. It is operated by Sahara India Pariwar, a company formed by Subrato Roy Sahara who is a managing worker and chairman of the Sahara India Pariwar.... |
Initially it was the role of the main lead opposite character of meera. But later the story changed meera got married. His character re-entered the show in mid 2007 again for a little while and then exited in August 2007. |
| 2007 | C.I.D. | Rahul and Sameer(Sid) | Sony Entertainment Television Sony Entertainment Television (India) This article is about the SET channel in India. For the Indian version broadcasted worldwide, see Sony Entertainment Television Asia.Sony Entertainment Television, or SET, is a Hindi-language based general entertainment television channel in India. It was launched in October 1996 and is owned by... |
Only in two episodes. One he played a victim and in the other he played the role of the killer. |
| 2007 | Parrivaar Parrivaar Parrivaar - Kartavya Ki Pariksha is a Hindi serial that aired on Zee TV channel from April 9, 2007 until December 5, 2008. Though the actors are fresh the characters are real and believable and in the clutter of the rich glamorous families this show has a look which is different and a plotting that... |
Adhiraj shergill | Zee TV Zee TV Zee TV is an India-based satellite television channel owned by Zee Entertainment Enterprises based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, which broadcasts various programmes in Hindi and other regional languages of India. Broadcasting is also present in various nations of South Asia, Europe, the Middle East,... |
Brief role only for about a week. |
| 2007–2010 | Dill Mill Gaye Dill Mill Gaye Dill Mill Gayye is an Indian soap medical drama television series that aired on STAR One. It was the sequel of the television series Sanjivani, which aired on STAR Plus channel... Season 1&2 |
Dr. Armaan Mallik | STAR One STAR One STAR One is an Indian television channel that primarily broadcasts Hindi entertainment based in Mumbai. Launched on 1 November 2004 with its show, Remix, the channel gained in popularity with television shows such as Remix, The Great Indian Laughter Challenge, Nach Baliye, Sarabhai vs Sarabhai,... |
Main Lead as Intern in Season 1 . Main lead as Senior doctor in Season 2. |
| 2008 | Nach Baliye 3 | Himself | Star Plus STAR Plus STAR Plus is a Hindi language general entertainment television channel based in India. The channel is part of the STAR TV network's bouquet of channels... |
Special dance Performance in one Episode with Shraddha Nigam Shraddha Nigam Shraddha Nigam is an Indian television actress. She was very popular after her debut serial Choodiyan. She then played the role of a detective in popular serial Krishna Arjun along with Hussain Kuwajerwala.-Career:... |
| 2008 | Zara Nachke Dikha Zara Nachke Dikha Zara Nachke Dikha is a dance reality show originally aired on STAR One but now airs on STAR Plus. The series aired July 14, 2008 and was hosted by Karan Singh Grover and Shweta Gulati. All the contestants have a film or television background. The next season aired two years later on Saturday, May... |
Host | STAR One STAR One STAR One is an Indian television channel that primarily broadcasts Hindi entertainment based in Mumbai. Launched on 1 November 2004 with its show, Remix, the channel gained in popularity with television shows such as Remix, The Great Indian Laughter Challenge, Nach Baliye, Sarabhai vs Sarabhai,... |
Co-hosted the 1st season of the show with Shweta Gulati Shweta Gulati Shweta Gulati is an Indian television actress.She is known for her roles in Remix and Dill Mill Gayye.- Career :Her first ad was directed by ad director Prahlad Kakkar. Later more commercial ads came on her way... |
| 2009 | Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa is a television reality show and the Indian version of BBC's Strictly Come Dancing and ABC's Dancing with the Stars.- Concept :... |
Himself | Sony Entertainment Television Sony Entertainment Television (India) This article is about the SET channel in India. For the Indian version broadcasted worldwide, see Sony Entertainment Television Asia.Sony Entertainment Television, or SET, is a Hindi-language based general entertainment television channel in India. It was launched in October 1996 and is owned by... |
Second runner-up in Season 3 |
| 2009 | Idea Rocks India | Host | Colors TV | Co-hosted the show with Mansi Parekh Mansi Parekh Manasi Parekh Gohil was born in Tinsel Town Scotland to a Gujarati family. She is the only daughter of her parents. She did her B.A. in English Literature and Indian Classical Music.-Career:... |
| 2010 | Fear Factor – Khatron Ke Khiladi Level 3 Fear Factor – Khatron Ke Khiladi Level 3 Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi X 3 is the third season of India's reality show Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi, which premiered on Colors on October 2, 2010. Unlike the first two seasons which are hosted by Akshay Kumar, this season is hosted by Bollywood film actress and former Miss World... |
Himself | Colors TV | Contestant in KKK Season 3 in Brazil |
| 2011 | Perfect Couple | Host | Channel V Channel V Channel [V] is the brand name for multiple international music television networks owned by STAR TV and Fox International Channels, fully owned subsidiaries of News Corporation.-Channel [V] International:... |
Host of the traveling reality show. |
| 2011 | Dil Dosti Dance Dil Dosti Dance D3, Dil Dosti Dance is a dance based daily soap aired on Channel[V], every Monday to Thursday at 7 pm.They say, "Some people learn to dance, while others are born to dance." Kria ghai was born to dance, she loved dance and her little body swayed to music even before she knew how to walk... |
Prof. Karan Mallik | Channel V Channel V Channel [V] is the brand name for multiple international music television networks owned by STAR TV and Fox International Channels, fully owned subsidiaries of News Corporation.-Channel [V] International:... |
He was the mediator between the viewers and the story throughout the show.He was then introduced as the Counseller of the college called by RDX to solve the conflicts amongst the students and learn their responsibilities.He is attractive and charming which has left all the girls to be impressed by him.This has made the boys jealous and led into thinking that he is separating them from their respective lady love.He is very experienced and can interpret the moves of his students when they tried to play pranks on him(which failed).He has a different way while dealing with his students;like making them play a surprise exercise in which they have to lie to the questions answered to them.According to the promos he will be the love guru to the Boys as they try to woo the girls. He has left the ST.LOUIS college for stdying abroad after giving the two friends, Kria and Rey, and mission to complete. The mission of getting Sharon and Swayam together. |
Advertisements
| Year | Advertisement | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Rupa Frontline | Rupa Vests TV advertisement with Rajpal Yadav Rajpal Yadav Rajpal Yadav is an Indian film actor, known for his comedy oriented roles.-Early life and education:Rajpal Yadav was born and brought up in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh, where he received his education.He did his college from Sardar Patel Hindu Inter College, Shahjahanpur.He played in Shahjahanpur... |
| 2009 | Cleartrip.com | Cleartrip.com TV advertisement |
| 2009 | Indian Gem & Jewelery | Print Ads for Men's jewellery company |
| 2009 | Kajaria tiles | Kajaria tiles ad with Shraddha Nigam Shraddha Nigam Shraddha Nigam is an Indian television actress. She was very popular after her debut serial Choodiyan. She then played the role of a detective in popular serial Krishna Arjun along with Hussain Kuwajerwala.-Career:... |
| 2010 | Rupa Frontline | Rupa Vests TV advertisement with Rashmi Desai Rashmi Desai Rashami Desai . She is an Indian Television actress. She is best known for playing the role of Tapasya Thakur in the popular television soap opera, Uttaran on Colors. She has also acted in Bhojpuri cinema.-Early life:... |
Filmography
| Year | Movie | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Bhram Bhram Bhram is a 2008 Hindi film starring Dino Morea, Milind Soman and Sheetal Menon. It was produced by Nari Hira and directed by Pavan Kaul. The film falls in the suspense thriller genre. The music of film was composed by Pritam.... |
Minor role | Released; As Carelton friend of main lead. |
| 2008 | I am 24 | Minor Role | Completed since 2008, Yet to Release; small comic role. |
| 2011 | Lorie | Male lead | currently under production co-star Diana Hayden and director Pavan Kaul. |
Awards & Nominations
| Year | Award | Result | Award function |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Most Popular Model Award | Won | Gladrags Manhunt Contest 2004 |
| 2007 | Most Promising Actor | Won | Kalakar Awards Foundation Kolkatta |
| 2008 | GR8 Face Male of The Year | Nominated | ITA Awards 2008 (Indian Television Academy Awards) Dill Mill Gayye as Doctor Armaan. |
| 2008 | Best Actor Male | Nominated | Indian Telly Awards 2008, Dill Mill Gayye as Doctor Armaan. |
| 2008 | Best Anchor | Nominated | Clinic All Clear Zara Nach Ke Dikha season 1 with Shweta Gulati Shweta Gulati Shweta Gulati is an Indian television actress.She is known for her roles in Remix and Dill Mill Gayye.- Career :Her first ad was directed by ad director Prahlad Kakkar. Later more commercial ads came on her way... . |
| 2010 | Most Fit Actor Male | Won | Gold Awards 2010 |
See also
- Channel V India
- Dil Dosti DanceDil Dosti DanceD3, Dil Dosti Dance is a dance based daily soap aired on Channel[V], every Monday to Thursday at 7 pm.They say, "Some people learn to dance, while others are born to dance." Kria ghai was born to dance, she loved dance and her little body swayed to music even before she knew how to walk...
- Kunwar Amarjeet SinghKunwar AmarKunwar Amar is a contemporary dancer from India. He was the Dance Contestant of Zee TV's dance reality show Dance India Dance .He later appeared in Channel V India's Dil Dosti Dance ....
- Shakti MohanShakti MohanShakti Mohan is a contemporary dancer from India She was the winner of Zee TV's dance reality show Dance India Dance . Shakti won a cash prize of Rs.50 lakh from Zee TV. She also won a Suzuki Wagon R. Shakti also has a brief appearance on the video for the title song of the movie Tees Maar Khan,...