Karan Grover

Karan Vipin Grover (born 22 June 1982) is an Indian actor who primarily works in Hindi television. He made his acting debut in 2004 with Saarrthi as Arjun Goenka. Grover is best known for his portrayals of Karan Prasad in Yahan Main Ghar Ghar Kheli (2009–2012), Shantanu "Shaan" Kant in Bahu Hamari Rajni Kant, Dr. Rohit Sippy in Kahaan Hum Kahaan Tum (2019) and Angad Maan in Udaariyaan (2021).

Early life Grover was born on 22 June 1982. He studied chemical engineering from the Institute of Technology, Mumbai and an event management course from the 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's event management company for a year before participating in the Gladrags contest in 2004. He was among the five finalists. He then became a VJ for Zee Music.

He made his acting 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.

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. From 2021 to 2022, he playing the role of Angad Maan in Colors TV's popular show Udaariyaan. Since July 2022, he portrayed Ritesh Malhotra in Star Bharat's Bohot Pyaar Karte Hai.

Personal life Grover married actress Poppy Jabbal in a ceremony held in Himachal Pradesh on 31 May 2022.

Media image Grover ranked 20th in Times of Indias Most Desirable Men on TV list of 2019.

Filmography Films Year Title Role NotesRef. 2015 Wedding Pullav Jay

Television Year Title RoleRef. 2004–2007Saarrthi Arjun Goenka 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 2008 Ssshhhh...Phir Koi Hai- Chakravyuh Rajit 2009–2012 Yahaaan Main Ghar Ghar KheliKaran Prasad / Ranchod Tiwari / Siddharth Kumar 2012 Teri Meri Love Stories Rohit Lakhon Mein Ek Malhar2013 Hum Aapke Hain In Laws Gulshan Roshanlal Grover Punar Vivah - Ek Nayi Umeed Raj Jakhotia 2015 Gulmohar Grand Charlie, a serial killer Rishton Ka MelaAkshay 2016 Bahu Hamari Rajni Kant Shantanu Kant/Shaan 2017 The Drama Company Host (Season 1) 2019–2020 Kahaan Hum Kahaan Tum Dr. Rohit Sippy 2021–2022 Udaariyaan Angad Maan 2023–2024 Dhruv Tara – Samay Sadi Se Pare Maharaj Suryapratap Singh

Web series

Awards and nominations Year Award Category Work Result Ref.2014Kalakar AwardBest ActorPunar Vivah – Ek Nayi Umeed 2019 Gold Awards Best Actor (Male) Kahaan Hum Kahaan Tum 2023 Indian Telly Awards Fan Favourite Negative Lead: Male Udaariyaan