Karan Singh Grover

Karan Singh Grover

Grover at the trailer launch of Hate Story 3
Born (1982-02-23) 23 February 1982
New Delhi, India[1]
Alma mater IHM Mumbai
Occupation Actor, model
Years active 2004–present
Spouse(s)
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Karan Singh Grover (born 23 February 1982)[1] is an Indian actor and model known for his work in Indian television series such as Dill Mill Gayye and Qubool Hai. He has also starred in the Indian films Alone and Hate Story 3 (both 2015).

Early life

Grover was born on 23 February 1982[1] in New Delhi, India to a Punjabi Sikh family.[5] He has one younger brother.[6] When Grover was young his family moved to Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia.[5] He did his schooling in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, and then pursued a degree in Hotel Management from IHM Mumbai. He then worked as a Marketing Executive in the Sheraton Hotel in Oman.[5]

Career

In 2004, he moved back to Mumbai and then pursued a career in modelling and participated in the Gladrags Manhunt Contest and won the award of the "Most Popular Model".[5] In 2013, Grover was listed in Asia's top 50 Sexiest Men on the Planet list,[7] and again in 2014.[8] In 2013 Grover was described as one of the highest paid Indian television actors.[9]

Grover began his television career with Balaji Telefilms' Kitni Mast Hai Zindagi on MTV India.[5][10] In 2007 he got the show Dill Mill Gayye, a medical youth drama.[11] The Times of India reported that Grover became an "instant hit" and a "teenage icon".[12] It was reported that Grover would routinely report hours late for work. The producers, Cinevistaa, said that they suffered a loss of Rs 2 crore due to his behaviour, had lodged a complaint against him with the Cine & TV Artistes Association, and were planning to sue him to recover their losses.[13] Grover left the show for a while, but returned after 6 months due to fan demands.[14] The show ended on 29 October 2010.[15]

Whilst shooting for Dill Mill Gayye he also participated in a few reality shows, he hosted a dance reality show called Zara Nachke Dikha,[10] contested and became a finalist in the dance reality show Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa (season 3)[16] and also participated in Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi.[17] Grover was also seen in advertisements of Rupa Frontline, Cleartrip.com, Indian Gem & Jewellery and Kajaria tiles.[5] Later he hosted a Channel V India show called Perfect Couple.[18] He also acted in two shows of Cinevistaas Limited; he featured in Teri Meri Love Stories,[19] and did a cameo in Dil Dosti Dance.[20]

On 29 October 2012, Grover returned to daily fiction with 4 Lions Films' Qubool Hai.[21][22] The show was given a good time slot[23] and gained popularity pretty early becoming the number 2 show of Indian Television.[24] Grover won two Best Actor Popular Awards for his portrayal of Asad Ahmed Khan.[25][26] Grover's work at Qubool Hai ended at the end of 2013, when he was replaced by Raqesh Vashisth.[27] The channel, Zee TV, said that it had fired him because of his unprofessional behavior, and had initiated legal action against him.[28][29] He denied the allegations, saying that the channel was trying to defame him, and stated variously that he left because his contract ended[30] or due to ill health.[31]

In 2015, Grover's films Alone and Hate Story 3 were released. International Business Times reviewed Hate Story 3 and wrote "Audiences say Karan Sigh Grover steals the show"[32][33][34][35] He signed the film 3 Dev, a satirical comedy in which he would play the character of Vishnu.[36] Grover hosted a new talk show on ABP News called "Selfie" in which he narrated the story of Bollywood Stars and their struggles.[37] He became the brand ambassador of designer Rocky S's signature Brand RS along with Bipasha Basu.[38] He is also the brand ambassador for UM Motorcycles. [39]

Personal life

Grover with his wife Bipasha Basu

Grover married actress Shraddha Nigam on 2 December 2008. The marriage ended in divorce after 10 months.[2][40] Grover married Jennifer Winget, his costar from Dill Mill Gayye, on 9 April 2012.[3][41][42] In November 2014 Winget stated that she and Grover had separated.[41][43] Grover also stated through Twitter about his impending divorce from Winget.[44] Grover has stated that he is not religious.[45] Grover is a fitness enthusiast.[46] In 2015, Grover dated Alone co-star Bipasha Basu and got married with her on 30 April 2016.[47]

Filmography

Films

Key
Films that have not yet been released Denotes films that have not yet been released
Year Film Role Ref (s)
2008 Bhram Carlson [48]
2012 I M 24 Aman [49]
2015 Alone Kabir [50]
2015 Hate Story 3 Saurav Singhania/Karan [51]
2016 3 Dev Films which have not yet been released Vishnu [52]

Television

Year Title Role Ref(s)
2004–05 Kitni Mast Hai Zindagi Arnav Deol [53]
2005 Princess Dollie Aur Uska Magic Bag Aman [54]
2005–06 Kasautii Zindagii Kay Sharad Gupta [54]
2006–07 Solhah Singaarr Abhimanyu [54]
2007 Parrivaar Adhiraj Shergill [54]
2007–10 Dill Mill Gayye Armaan Malik [55]
2008 Zara Nachke Dikha Host [54]
2009 Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 3 Contestant/2nd Runner Up [54]
2009 Idea Rocks India Host [56]
2010 Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi Contestant [54]
2011 Perfect Couple Host [18]
2012 Teri Meri Love Stories Raghu [19]
2012 Dil Dosti Dance Professor Karan Mallik [20]
2012–13 Qubool Hai Asad Ahmed Khan [57]
2014 Star Masti Holi Gulaal Ki Host [58]
2015 Thank You Maa Participant [59]
2015 Selfie Host [37]

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Work Result
2004 Gladrags Manhunt Contest Most Popular Model Award Won[5]
2008 Kalakar Awards Best Promising Star Dill Mill Gayye Won[60]
2013 Indian Telly Awards Best Onscreen Couple Qubool Hai Nominated[61]
Best Actor in a Lead Role Nominated[61]
Best Television Personality of the Year Won[62]
Indian Television Academy Awards Desh Ka Sitara – Best Actor Popular Won[63]
Best Actor Drama Nominated[64]
Zee Gold Awards Best Onscreen Jodi Won[26]
Best Actor Popular Won[26]
2014 FHM Awards Bachelor of the year (mysterious categeory) Won[65]
2016 Zee Gold Awards Rising Star Won[66]

References

  1. 1 2 3 Narayan, Girija (25 February 2014). "Photos: Karan Singh Grover's Birthday Party On Yatch [sic] With Jennifer Winget". Oneindia entertainment.
  2. 1 2 "I am getting divorced this Monday: Shraddha Nigam – Lifestyle – DNA". Dnaindia.com. Retrieved 28 December 2013.
  3. 1 2 Neha Maheshwari (22 April 2012). "I've no strategies to keep Karan tied down: Jennifer Winget". The Times of India. TNN. Retrieved 11 April 2013.
  4. ↑ "First Pics: Bipasha Basu and Karan Singh Grovers Mehendi". NDTV. Retrieved 29 April 2016.
  5. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 "Unknown facts about Karan Singh Grover on his birthday, fans pray for his comeback". Retrieved 31 July 2014.
  6. ↑ "Do you know Karan Singh Grover has a hot brother called Ishmeet Singh Grover? - daily.bhaskar.com". daily.bhaskar.com. Retrieved 29 December 2014.
  7. ↑ "Ali Zafar crowned sexiest 'Asian Men on the Planet'". The Times of India. Retrieved 29 December 2014.
  8. ↑ "Hrithik Roshan voted sexiest Asian in UK". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 29 December 2014.
  9. ↑ Awaasthi, Kavita (4 August 2013). "Small screen, fat pay cheques". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 12 May 2015.
  10. 1 2 "I get almost 600 calls every day: Karan". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 31 July 2014.
  11. ↑ "Dill Mill Gayye". Hindustantimes.com. Retrieved 31 July 2014.
  12. ↑ "Big icons of small screen!". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 31 July 2014.
  13. ↑ "Karan lands in legal trouble". The Times of India. November 11, 2009.
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  15. ↑ "Dill Mill Gayyye to the end with a happy note". Entertainment.oneindia.in. Retrieved 31 July 2014.
  16. ↑ "'I will not dance anymore'". Rediff.com. 2 June 2009. Retrieved 29 December 2014.
  17. ↑ "Priyanka to unveil 'KKK' contestants". IBNLive. Retrieved 29 December 2014.
  18. 1 2 "Karan Singh Grover set to host Perfect Couple". Zeenews.india.com. Retrieved 31 July 2014.
  19. 1 2 "Karan Singh and Anita together in Teri Meri Love Stories". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 31 July 2014.
  20. 1 2 "Karan Singh Grover finally enters Dil Dosti Dance". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 31 July 2014.
  21. ↑ "Zee TV launches new primetime fiction show 'Qubool Hai'". bestmediainfo.com.
  22. ↑ Times News Network (3 September 2012). "Karan Singh Grover in Zee's Qubool Hai!". The Times of India. Retrieved 13 October 2012.
  23. ↑ Maheshwri, Neha (9 October 2012). "Who will bear the brunt to accommodate KSG's show?". The Times Of India. Retrieved 21 May 2015.
  24. ↑ Olivera, Roshni (4 May 2013). "Qubool Hai climbs up the TRP chart". The Times Of India. Retrieved 5 February 2015.
  25. ↑ "Karan Singh Grover, Devoleena bag top honours at ITA awards". Ibnlive.in.com. Retrieved 31 July 2014.
  26. 1 2 3 "Photos: 2013 Boroplus Gold Awards Winners List!". Entertainment.oneindia.in. Retrieved 31 July 2014.
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  28. ↑ "Karan Singh Grover dropped from Qubool Hai". India Today. December 26, 2013.
  29. ↑ "Karan Singh Grover sacked from TV show 'Qubool Hai'". Daily News and Analysis. December 26, 2013.
  30. ↑ "I could file defamation suit against Qubool Hai makers: Karan Singh Grover". Retrieved 31 July 2014.
  31. ↑ Bhandari, Shraddha (December 30, 2013). "Karan Singh Grover's exit from 'Qubool Hai'; Who is really to be blamed?". CNN-IBN.
  32. ↑ "'Hate Story 3' movie review: Audiences say Karan Singh Grover steals the show". International Business Times, India Edition. Retrieved 5 December 2015.
  33. ↑ "Bipasha Basu at the mahurat of upcoming horror film tentatively titled Alone". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 31 July 2014.
  34. ↑ "Karan Singh Grover to star opposite Bipasha Basu in a film". Retrieved 31 July 2014.
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  36. ↑ "Karan Singh Grover to play Vishnu – The Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 11 October 2015.
  37. 1 2 "Watch 'SELFIE' with Karan Singh Grover every Saturday at 9 PM on ABP News". english.
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    "When Karan Singh Grover divorced Shraddha Nigam & married Jennifer Winget". Daily Bhaskar. Bhopal. 18 June 2013. Retrieved 17 August 2014.
    Reddy, Sujata (20 May 2011). "Karan Grover, Nicole Alvaris call it quits". Daily News and Analysis. Mumbai. Retrieved 17 August 2014.
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  41. 1 2 Bajwa, Dimpal (9 December 2014). "Karan Singh Grover confirms divorce with Jennifer Winget on Twitter". The Indian Express. Retrieved 15 December 2014.
  42. ↑ Vijaya Tiwari (17 October 2012). "Only Jennifer can keep me straight: KSG". The Times of India. TNN. Retrieved 29 December 2014.
  43. ↑ Neha Maheshwri (29 November 2014). "Jennifer admits her marriage to Karan Singh Grover is over". The Times of India. TNN. Retrieved 22 November 2014.
  44. ↑ Dimpal Bajwa 9 December 2014. "Karan Singh Grover confirms divorce with Jennifer Winget on Twitter". The Indian Express. Retrieved 9 December 2014.
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  54. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 "Photos: Fifty shades of Karan Singh Grover!". www.filmibeat.com.
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  56. ↑ "Indian Television Dot Com – 'Idea Rocks India' – Audition in Mumbai on September 7". Indian Television Dot Com. 5 September 2009.
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