Karan Singh Grover (born 23 February 1982) is an Indian model and actor 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.
In 2019, Grover made a comeback to television with Kasautii Zindagii Kay as Mr. Rishabh Bajaj. In 2019, Grover also made his digital debut with BOSS: Baap of Special Services.
In 2020, Grover appeared in action-thriller web series Dangerous. In 2021, Grover appeared in web series Qubool Hai 2.0, which is the reboot of Qubool Hai.
Early life
Grover was born on 23 February 1982 in New Delhi, India to a Punjabi Sikh family. He has a younger brother. When Grover was young his family moved to Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia. 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.
Career
In 2004, Grover pursued a career in modelling and participated in the Gladrags Manhunt Contest and won the award of the “Most Popular Model.” 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 for after a nationwide talent hunt conducted by the production house.
In 2007, Grover starred in the show Dill Mill Gayye, a medical youth drama. 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 of STAR One. Whilst shooting for Dill Mill Gayye, Grover also participated in a few reality shows and was also seen in several advertisements.
Two years later, Cinevistaas Limited stated that they have lodged a complaint against Grover for routinely reporting hours late for work, which made them incur a loss. Grover left the show for a while, but returned after 6 months due to fan demands. The show ended on 29 October 2010. After Dill Mill Gayye, Grover did two shows with Cinevistaas Limited, he featured in their telefilm Teri Meri Love Stories, and made a cameo appearance in Dil Dosti Dance.
On 29 October 2012, Grover returned to daily fiction with 4 Lions Films’ Qubool Hai. The show gained popularity quite early becoming the number 2 show of Indian Television. The Times of India gave Grover the credit for the high television ratings of the show. Grover won two Best Actor Popular Awards for his portrayal of Asad Ahmed Khan in the show. In 2013, Grover was described as one of the highest paid Indian Television Actors.