Karan Tacker

Karan Tacker (born 11 May 1986) is an Indian actor who primarily works in Hindi television and series. Tacker is best known for his portrayal of Viren Singh Vadhera in Ek Hazaaron Mein Meri Behna Hai, Farooq Ali in Special OPS and Amit Lodha IPS in Khakee: The Bihar Chapter. In 2014, he participated in Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 7 and emerged as the 1st runner-up.

Early life Tacker was born on 11 May 1986 in Bombay (Mumbai), in a Punjabi Hindu family. He acquired a degree in Business Management before joining the television space.

Career Early work in television (2009–2019) Tacker had his first acting appearance in the film Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi (2008). Tacker made his television debut with Love Ne Mila Di Jodi, where he played Sameer Saxena opposite Perneet Chauhan, from 2009 to 2010. From 2010 to 2011, he played Shantanu Khandelwal opposite Yashashri Masurkar in Rang Badalti Odhani.

Tacker had his career breakthrough with Ek Hazaaron Mein Meri Behna Hai, where he played Viren Singh Vadhera opposite Krystle D'Souza, from 2011 to 2013. The series earned him nomination for ITA Award for GR8! Performer Of The Year – Male.

In 2014, Tacker participated in the dance reality show Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa and emerged as the first runner up of the show. Tacker then became host for Halla Bol (2014), The Voice India (2015) and Nach Baliye (2017).

Success with streaming projects (2020–present)

Tacker expanded to web in 2020 with Special Ops, where he played an undercover agent. This marked his return to acting in a major role after 7 years after Ek Hazaaron Mein Meri Behna Hai, that ended in 2013. Saibal Chatterjee stated that he gave an "impressive performance". Divyanshi Sharma of India Today noted, "Tacker gives a fine performance and looks dashing throughout." In 2021, Tacker reprised his role in the spin off series Special Ops 1.5: The Himmat Story.

Tacker portrayed SP Amit Lodha IPS opposite Nikita Dutta in the 2022 series Khakee: The Bihar Chapter. Both Anuj Kumar and Saikat Chakraborty were appreciative of his performance adding that he "looks the part", but criticised the under development of his character.

Tacker had two releases in 2025. He first made his film debut with Tanvi the Great, portraying an army officer. A Bollywood Hungama critic found him to be "adorable" in his role. He then reprised his role in the second season of Special Ops. Chirag Sehgal of News18 noted, "Tacker gets less screen time in comparison to the first season but does his part with utmost perfection."

Tacker played the role of Indian paranormal investigator Gaurav Tiwary in, Bhay: The Gaurav Tiwari Mystery that released in December 2025 on Amazon MX Player.

Media image In Times Most Desirable Men on Television list, Tacker was placed 3rd in 2017.

Filmography Films Year Title Role Notes 2025 Tanvi the Great Captain Samar Raina

Television Year Title Role Notes 2009–2010 Love Ne Mila Di Jodi Sameer Saxena 2010–2011 Rang Badalti Odhani Shantanu Khandelwal 2011–2013 Ek Hazaaron Mein Meri Behna Hai Viren Singh Vadhera 2011 Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon? Himself Guest appearance 2012 Punar Vivah Teri Meri Love Stories 2013 Pyaar Ka Dard Hai Meetha Meetha Pyaara Pyaara 2014 Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 7 Contestant 1st runner-up

Web series

Other appearances Year Title Role Notes2014 Halla Bol Host Kaun Banega Crorepati 8 Himself Box Cricket League 2015 Farah Ki Dawat Episode: "Karan Special" Killerr Karaoke Atka Toh Latkah India's Got Talent The Voice Host Strictly Come Dancing 13 Himself Sarojini - Ek Nayi Pehal Aaj Ki Raat Hai Zindagi 2016 Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 9 2017 Nach Baliye 8 Host 2018 The Remix Bepannah Himself Ace of Space 1 Naagin 3 2019 Kitchen Champion 5

Awards and nominations Year Award Category Work Result Ref. 2012 Gold Awards Most Fit Actor Indian Television Academy Awards GR8! Performer Of The Year – Male Ek Hazaaron Mein Meri Behna Hai 2020 Gold Glam and Style Awards Most Fit Actor 2023 Iconic Gold Awards Power Pack Performer Khakee: The Bihar Chapter