Indian model and actor
Karan Singh Grover
Born (1982-02-23 ) 23 February 1982 (age 42) Occupations Years active 2004–present Spouses Children 1
Karan Singh Grover (born 23 February 1982)[ 1] [ 2] is an Indian model and actor known for his work in television series such as Dill Mill Gayye and Qubool Hai . He has also starred in Hindi films like Alone and Hate Story 3 .
In 2019, Grover made a comeback to television with Kasautii Zindagii Kay 2 as Mr. Rishabh Bajaj.[ 6] [ 7] In 2019, Grover also made his digital debut with BOSS: Baap of Special Services . In 2020, he appeared in the action-thriller web series Dangerous .[ 8] In 2021, he appeared in the web series Qubool Hai 2.0 , the reboot of Qubool Hai .[ 9] In 2024, Grover starred in the film Fighter .
Early life
Grover was born on 23 February 1982[ 1] in New Delhi , India to a Punjabi Sikh family.[ 10] He has a younger brother.[ 11] When Grover was young, his family moved to Al Khobar , Saudi Arabia.[ 10] He did his schooling from International Indian School, Dammam Saudi Arabia, and pursued a degree in Hotel Management from IHM Mumbai . He then worked as a Marketing Executive in the Sheraton Hotel in Oman .[ 10]
Career
In 2004, Grover participated in the Gladrags Manhunt Contest and won the award for the "Most Popular Model."[ 10] Also in 2004, he began his television career with Balaji Telefilms ' youth show Kitni Mast Hai Zindagi on MTV India , for which he was chosen after a nationwide talent hunt conducted by the production house.[ 10] [ 12]
In 2007, Grover starred in the show Dill Mill Gayye , a medical youth drama.[ 13] The Times of India reported that Grover became an "instant hit" and a "teenage icon" due to the show, and that the show became the no.1 show on STAR One .[ 14] [ 15] [ 16] Whilst shooting for Dill Mill Gayye , Grover also participated in a few reality shows[ 17] [ 18] and was also seen in several advertisements.[ 10] [ 19]
Two years later, Cinevistaas Limited stated that they had lodged a complaint against Grover for routinely reporting hours late for work, which made them incur a loss.[ 20] Grover left the show for a while, but returned after 6 months due to fan demands.[ 21] [ 22] The show ended on 29 October 2010.[ 23] [ 24] After Dill Mill Gayye, Grover did two shows with Cinevistaas Limited. He featured in their telefilm Teri Meri Love Stories ,[ 25] and made a cameo appearance in Dil Dosti Dance .[ 26]
On 29 October 2012, Grover returned to daily fiction with 4 Lions Films ' Qubool Hai .[ 27] The show gained popularity quite early, becoming the number 2 show of Indian Television.[ 28] The Times of India gave Grover the credit for the high television ratings of the show.[ 29] Grover won two Best Actor Popular Awards for his portrayal of Asad Ahmed Khan in the show.[ 30] [ 31] In 2013, Grover was described as one of the highest paid Indian Television Actors.[ 32]
Grover's work at Qubool Hai ended at the end of 2013.[ 33] The channel, Zee TV , said that it had fired him because of his unprofessional behaviour.[ 34] [ 35] He denied the allegations, saying that the channel was trying to defame him, and stated that he left because his contract ended[ 36] and due to ill health.[ 37] Grover's exit caused a sizeable drop in the ratings of the show.[ 38]
In 2015, Grover featured in the films Alone and Hate Story 3 . Hate Story 3 became a box office success.[ 39] The International Business Times reviewed Hate Story 3 and wrote "Audiences say Karan Singh Grover steals the show."[ 40] [ 41] [ 42]
In August 2019, Grover made his digital debut in Alt Balaji 's web series BOSS: Baap of Special Services .[ 43] In June 2019, Grover made a comeback to television after six years with Kasautii Zindagii Kay as Mr. Rishabh Bajaj.[ 44] [ 45] This made Grover the highest paid TV actor, as he charged 3 lakhs per day.[ 46] In October, Grover quit the show, and fans requested him to make a comeback.[ 47] [ 48] He returned to the show four months later.[ 49] Later, he quit the show again.[ 50]
In 2020, due to COVID-19 pandemic Grover's show Qubool Hai repeated on prime time TV.[ 51] Also in 2020, Grover starred opposite his wife Bipasha Basu for the second time in crime drama web series Dangerous .[ 52]
In 2021, Grover starred in the web series Qubool Hai 2.0 , which is a reboot of the 2012 Zee TV soap opera Qubool Hai .[ 9]
Grover has also signed the projects 3 Dev .[ 53] [ 54] In 2024, Grover starred in Siddharth Anand's action film Fighter .[ 55]
Personal life
Grover with his wife Bipasha Basu
Grover married actress Shraddha Nigam on 2 December 2008. They divorced after 10 months.[ 3] He married Jennifer Winget on 9 April 2012.[ 4] The couple separated in 2014.[ 56] Grover married actress Bipasha Basu on 30 April 2016.[ 57] In August 2022, Basu confirmed she was expecting her first child with Grover.[ 58] On 12 November 2022, Grover and Basu's daughter, Devi Basu Singh Grover was born.[ 59]
Filmography
Key
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Denotes films that have not yet been released
Films
Television
Web series
Accolades
Grover at the FHM Awards
See also
References
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External links
Awards for Karan Singh Grover