Karan Singh Grover
Karan Singh Grover | |
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Born | |
Occupation(s) | Actor, Model and Producer |
Years active | 2004–Present |
Spouse(s) | Shraddha Nigam (Dec 2008 - Oct 2009)[2] Jennifer Winget (2012-present)[3] |
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Karan Singh Grover (born February 23, 1982),[1] is an Indian actor, model and producer.
Grover was born in in Delhi, India. When he was young his family moved to Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia. He did his schooling at International Indian School Dammam. In 2000, he moved to Mumbai, India, and pursued a degree in Hotel Management from IHM Mumbai, Dadar Catering College.[4]
He later pursued a career in modeling and participated in the Gladrags Mega Model Manhunt contest in 2004 and won the award of the most popular model.[4] He began his television career with Kitni Mast Hai Zindagi .[5]
In 2007 Grover joined Dill Mill Gayye, a medical drama,[6] the show had the best ratings on the channel STAR One.[7] Grover left the show for a while, but returned on to the show after 6 months due to popular demand.[8]
Grover married Jennifer Winget, his friend and co-star from Dill Mill Gayye and Kasautii Zindagii Kay, on April 9, 2012.[3]
In the end of 2012 Grover joined Qubool Hai[9][10] and won 2 Best Actor Awards for his portrayal of Asad Ahmed Khan[11][12]
Grover left Qubool Hai at the end of 2013.[13] The channel accused him of unprofessionalism,[14][15] He denied the allegations and stated that the channel was trying to defame him.[16][17] Fans protested to bring Grover back on to the show.[18] Grover's exit caused a sizeable drop in the viewership figures of the show.[19]
In May 2014 Grover became a producer with 4 Lions Films.[20][21] In June 2014 his movie Alone was announced.[22][23]
Filmography
Television
- Television acting
- 2004-5 Kitni Mast Hai Zindagi as Arnav Deol[24]
- 2005 Princess Dollie Aur Uska Magic Bag as Aman
- 2005-6 Kasautii Zindagii Kay as Sharad Gupta
- 2006-7 Solhah Singaarr as Abhimanyu
- 2007-10 Dill Mill Gayye as Dr. Armaan Malik[25]
- 2011 Dil Dosti Dance as Prof. Karan Malik (Guest Role)[26]
- 2012 Teri Meri Love Stories as Raghu[27]
- 2012-13 Qubool Hai as Asad Ahmed Khan[28][29]
- Television appearances
- 2008 Zara Nachke Dikha as a Host[30]
- 2009 Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa (season 3) as a contestant - 2nd Runner-Up
- 2010 Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi as a contestant
- 2011 Perfect Couple Channel V as a Host[31]
- 2014 Star Holi Masti Gulal Ki as a Host ( Along with Jennifer Winget)[32]
Films
- 2008 Bhram
- 2014 Alone (2014 Film)[33][34]
Awards
- 2004 - Most Popular Model Award at Gladrags Manhunt Contest[4]
- 2008 - Best Promising Star at 16th Kalakar Awards for Dill Mill Gayye as Armaan Malik[35]
- 2013 - TV Personality of the Year at 12th Indian Telly Awards[36]
- 2013 - Best Actor at Zee Gold Awards for Qubool Hai[12]
- 2013 - Best Actor Desh ka Sitara at 13th Indian Television Academy (ITA) Awards for Qubool Hai[37]
Other Recognitions
Grover has featured in India's Times Most Desirable Men list[38][39] and has also featured in Asia's Sexy list[40][41][42]
References
- ^ a b Narayan, Girija (February 25, 2014). "Photos: Karan Singh Grover's Birthday Party On Yatch With Jennifer Winget". Oneindia entertainment.
- ^ "I am getting divorced this Monday: Shraddha Nigam - Lifestyle - DNA". Dnaindia.com. Retrieved 2013-12-28.
- ^ a b Neha Maheshwari, TNN Apr 22, 2012, 12.00AM IST. "I've no strategies to keep Karan tied down: Jennifer Winget - Times Of India". Articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 2013-04-11.
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- ^ http://www.hindustantimes.com/photos-news/photos-brunch/medicaldramas/Article4-873369.aspx
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- ^ http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/tv/news-interviews/Im-not-going-to-remove-my-shirt-in-this-show-KSG/articleshow/16991712.cms
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- ^ http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/tv/controversial-exits-from-tv-shows-in-2013/photostory/28347674.cms
- ^ "Karan Singh Grover dropped from Qubool Hai". India Today. December 26, 2013.
- ^ "Karan Singh Grover sacked from TV show 'Qubool Hai'". Daily News and Analysis. December 26, 2013.
- ^ http://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/television/i-could-file-defamation-suit-against-qubool-hai-makers-karan-singh-grover/article1-1167196.aspx
- ^ Bhandari, Shraddha (December 30, 2013). "Karan Singh Grover's exit from 'Qubool Hai'; Who is really to be blamed?". CNN-IBN.
- ^ http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/tv/news-interviews/It-was-fun-to-work-with-Karan-Singh-Grover-but-Karanvirs-cool-too-Surbhi-Jyoti/articleshow/34785464.cms
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- ^ http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news-interviews/Bipasha-Basu-at-the-mahurat-of-upcoming-horror-film-tentatively-titled-Alone/articleshow/36255367.cms
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- ^ http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/tv/news-interviews/Karans-waiting-for-the-right-girl/articleshow/8761757.cms
- ^ Somashukla Sinha Walunjkar (June 25, 2012). "Big icons of small screen!". The Times of India.
- ^ http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/tv/news-interviews/Karan-Singh-Grover-finally-enters-Dil-Dosti-Dance/articleshow/10157585.cms
- ^ http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/tv/news-interviews/Karan-and-Anita-together-in-Teri-Meri-Love-Stories/articleshow/15490991.cms
- ^ http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/tv/news-interviews/The-strong-silent-TRP-trippers-of-small-screen-soaps/articleshow/17428958.cms
- ^ http://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/television/small-screen-fat-pay-cheques/article1-1102197.aspx
- ^ http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/tv/news-interviews/I-get-almost-600-calls-every-day-Karan/articleshow/3174996.cms
- ^ http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/tv/news-interviews/Looking-for-a-Perfect-Couple/articleshow/8465569.cms
- ^ http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/tv/news-interviews/Karan-Singh-Grover-hires-a-personal-designer/articleshow/31796351.cms
- ^ http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news-interviews/Bipasha-Basu-at-the-mahurat-of-upcoming-horror-film-tentatively-titled-Alone/articleshow/36255367.cms
- ^ http://ibnlive.in.com/news/bipasha-basu-to-romance-tv-actor-karan-singh-grover-in-alone/477807-8-66.html
- ^ http://kalakarawards.co/images/listofawardees.pdf
- ^ "12th Indian Telly Award Winner List". Indiantellytalkies. 4 May 2013. Retrieved 3 February 2014.
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(help) - ^ http://www.samachar.com/Mahesh-Babu-more-desirable-than-Hrithik-Roshan-ofxaNrchbcf.html
- ^ http://www.mumbaimirror.com/videos/lifestyle/Times-top-50-desirable-men-of-2012-Karan-Singh-Grover--No-39/videoshow/20068388.cms
- ^ http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/news-and-interviews/Ali-Zafar-crowned-sexiest-Asian-Man-on-the-Planet/articleshow/27218986.cms
- ^ http://ibnlive.in.com/news/ali-zafar-beats-hrithik-roshan-to-become-the-sexiest-asian-man-on-the-planet/439023-8-66.html
- ^ http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-hrithik-roshan-crowned-sexiest-asian-man-1777123
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- Indian people
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- People from Mumbai
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