Karan Patel

Karan Patel
Karan Patel
Karan Patel at ITA Awards 2015
Born (1983-11-23) 23 November 1983 (age 42)
Kolkata, West Bengal, India
Occupations
Years active2003–present
Known forKasturi
Yeh Hai Mohabbatein
Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 10
Kasautii Zindagii Kay 2
Spouse
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(m. 2015)​
Children1

Karan Patel (born 23 November 1983) is an Indian actor and host on Hindi television. Patel is known for his roles in Yeh Hai Mohabbatein and Kasautii Zindagii Kay 2. He also participated in Nach Baliye 3, Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 6 and Khatron Ke Khiladi 10.

Early life

Patel is a Gujarati who was born in Kolkata on 23 November 1983. His father's name is Rashesh Patel. He has also attended Shiamak Davar's dance classes.

Career

Patel starred in the Star Plus series Kasturi, where he played Robbie Sabarwal, his first lead role. Previously, he played a number of roles in Balaji Telefilms. His first role was in Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii where he played Vigyat. He has also worked in Kasautii Zindagii Kay and Kasamh Se.

In 2008 he debuted as host by anchoring a new show Kaho Na Yaar Hai. In 2013, he participated in Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa. He played the role of Raman Bhalla in Yeh Hai Mohabbatein From 2013 to 2019. He quit the show in July 2019. But re entered in November 2019. His role as Raman Kumar Omprakash Bhalla with his co-star Divyanka T Dahiya earned him Zee Gold Awards for Best Actor (Popular) three years in a row (2014–16), the Indian Television Academy Award 2015 for Best Romantic Actor (Male), and the Indian Telly Award for Best Actor in a Lead Role. In 2020 he participated in Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 10. The same year he played the role of Rishabh Bajaj in Kasautii Zindagii Kay Where he replaced Karan Singh Grover.

In September 2026, Patel was confirmed as one of the first four contestants of Rise & Fall Season 2, a reality show hosted by former cricketer Virender Sehwag. The show premiered on 26 September 2026 with a line-up of 15 contestants.

Filmography

Films

Year Title RoleNotes Ref(s)
2010 City of Gold Naru
2013 Shootout at Wadala JamalBhaskar's bodyguard
2018 Phamous GoliLocal goon and Radhe's friend
2022 Raktanchal 2 ACP Himanshu Patnaik Mumbai Police ACP
2023 Darran Chhoo

Television

YearTitleRoleRef
2003Kahani Ghar Ghar KiVigyat
2005–2006Kasautii Zindagi KayKaran
2005KesarRyan
KkavyanjaliKanishk
2006Kasamh SeRohit Ranvijay Chopra
2006–2007Karam Apnaa ApnaaVivan Kapoor
2007–2009KasturiRobbie Sabarwal
2007Nach Baliye 3 Contestant
2008Kaun Jeetega Bollywood Ka Ticket
Kaho Na Yaar Hai Host
2012 Survivor India Contestant
Teri Meri Love StoriesYug Saxena
2013Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 6 Contestant
2013–2019Yeh Hai MohabbateinRaman Kumar Bhalla
2014–2015Box Cricket League 1Contestant
2015–2016Gumrah – End Of InnocenceHost
2015Nach Baliye 7
Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 8Guest
2016I Don't Watch TV
Box Cricket League 2 Contestant
2017Nach Baliye 8Guest
Bigg Boss 11
Entertainment Ki Raat
2018MTV Troll Police
Dus Ka Dum
Sabse Smart Kaun
Bigg Boss 12
MTV Ace Of Space 1
2019Kitchen Champion 5 Contestant
Khatra Khatra Khatra
Nach Baliye 9 Guest
Yeh Hai Chahatein Raman Kumar Bhalla (Guest)
2020Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 10 Contestant
Bigg Boss 13 Guest
Kasautii Zindagii Kay Rishabh Bajaj
2021 Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi – Made in India Contestant
Bigg Boss 14 Guest
Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 11
Bigg Boss 15
2026 The 50 Contestant
Indian Game Show
2026 Rise and Fall 2 Contestant

Awards

Year Award Category Show Result Ref
2014 Indian Television Academy Awards GR8! Onscreen Couple of the Year
(With Divyanka Tripathi)		 Yeh Hai Mohabbatein Won
Indian Telly Awards Best Onscreen Couple
(With Divyanka Tripathi)		 Won [citation needed]
Gold Awards Best Actor (Popular) Won [citation needed]
2015 Indian Television Academy Awards Best Actor (Jury) Won
Best Romantic Actor (Male) Won
Indian Telly Awards Best Actor in a Lead Role Won
Best Jodi
(With Divyanka Tripathi)		 Won
Gold Awards Best Actor (Popular) Won [citation needed]
2016 Won
2017 Best Actor in a Lead Role Won
2018 Gold Awards Most Celebrated Actor (Male) Won [citation needed]

Personal life

Karan Patel with his wife Ankita Bhargava Patel

Patel married Ankita Bhargava Patel on 3 May 2015 in Mumbai. Their first child was born on 14 December 2019.

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 Mulla, Zainab. Yeh Hai Mohabbatein actor Karan Patel's birthday: Ankita, Divyanka, Anita and others part of the mega celebration!. India.com. 23 November 2015. Retrieved 18 October 2016.
  2. 1 2 "The Wedding Story Of TV Actors Karan Patel And Ankita Bhargava". Yahoo! News. Archived from the original on 20 June 2015. Retrieved 5 May 2015.
  3. 1 2 Trivedi, Tanvi. Karan Patel and Ankita Bhargava's star-studded wedding. The Times of India. 5 May 2015. Retrieved 18 October 2016.
  4. 1 2 "Karan Patel, Ankita Bhargava Welcome Baby Girl". News18. 14 December 2019. Retrieved 15 December 2019.
  5. 1 2 "Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 6: Karan Patel to enter the show as wild card". Zee News. 14 July 2013.
  6. ↑ "Nach Baliye: TV couples who parted ways after participating together on the show". The Times of India. 23 June 2019. Retrieved 14 November 2022.
  7. ↑ "U Me Aur Tv With "Karan Patel's" Interview On Navratri". YouTube. E24. 21 September 2017. How you are going to celebrate Navratri, being a Gujarati?
  8. ↑ "Stars gathered at Karan's b'day bash". The Times of India. 27 November 2007.
  9. ↑ Karan Patel, Smilie Suri, Marzi Pestonji have dance connect. Indo-Asian News Service. 20 April 2015. Retrieved 18 October 2016.
  10. 1 2 "Karan Patel confirmed as the 'First Contestant' of 'The 50' upcoming reality show". The Times of India. 15 January 2026. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 18 January 2026.
  11. ↑ Confession time for Karan Times Of India. 10 January 2008 Retrieved 18 October 2016
  12. ↑ "Four wild card entries in Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa". Hindustan Times. 8 July 2013. Retrieved 1 August 2013.
  13. ↑ "Yeh Hai Mohabbatein to go off air, Yeh Hai Chahatein gets its launch date". ABP News.
  14. ↑ "Confirmed! Karan Patel quits Yeh Hain Mohabbatein for Khaton Ke Khiladi 10". India Today. Retrieved 20 July 2019.
  15. ↑ "Karan Patel set to return to Yeh Hai Mohabbatein". Indian Express. 6 November 2019.
  16. ↑ "Khatron Ke Khiladi 10: Karan Patel to Karishma Tanna, here's the confirmed list of celebrities". Times of India. 23 July 2019.
  17. ↑ "Kasautii Zindagii Kay 2: Karan Patel shares first look as Mr Bajaj, adds colour to the character". Hindustan Times. 7 July 2020.
  18. ↑ Desk, India Today Entertainment (17 September 2026). "Rise & Fall 2: Swara Bhasker, Karan Patel among first four to join Sehwag's show". India Today. Retrieved 4 October 2026. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  19. ↑ "Rise And Fall 2: Karan Patel, Swara Bhasker Join Virender Sehwag Show". Outlook India. 16 September 2026. Retrieved 4 October 2026.
  20. ↑ "Break ke baad". The Indian Express.
  21. ↑ "Karan Patel Was in the Original Kasautii Zindagii Kay Too, Watch Video 1 day ago". CNN-NEWS18. 9 July 2020.
  22. 1 2 3 "I share a comfort level with Ekta Kapoor: Karan Patel". Business Standard.
  23. ↑ "Karan Patel confirms quitting Yeh Hai Mohabbatein; thanks Ekta Kapoor for giving him Raman Bhalla". Times of India.
  24. ↑ "Yeh Hai Mohabbatein's father-daughter duo Karan Patel and Aditi Bhatia to be seen in Khatra Khatra Khatra – Times of India". The Times of India. 16 April 2019. Retrieved 16 June 2020.
  25. ↑ "Karan Patel and Divyanka Tripathi to be seen in Yeh Hai Chahatein". India Today.
  26. ↑ "Karan Patel Becomes Highest Paid Contestant on Khatron Ke Khiladi 10". News18. 18 February 2020. Retrieved 16 June 2020.
  27. ↑ "Karan Patel is the new Mr Bajaj in Kasautii Zindagii Kay 2: Honour to take it ahead from where Ronit Roy Karan Singh Grover left". Hindustan Times. 25 June 2020.
  28. ↑ Yadav, Monica (26 July 2026). "Bharti Singh and Harssh Limbachiyaa annoounce Indian Game Show; Anita Hassanandani, Karan Patel join the fun". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 26 August 2026.
  29. ↑ "Rise & Fall Season 2 Cast: Full List of Confirmed Contestants, Release Date, Host and Where to Watch". www.brut.media. Retrieved 29 September 2026.
  30. ↑ "ITA Awards 2015: Karan Patel bags Best Romantic Actor trophy; list of winners". India Today.
  31. ↑ "Indian Telly Awards 2015: Karan Patel, Kapil Sharma winners -". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 17 March 2016. Retrieved 27 August 2016.
  32. ↑ "Indian Telly Awards 2015: Karan Patel, Sriti Jha, Kapil Sharma winners". The Indian Express. 30 November 2015. Retrieved 31 March 2016.
  33. ↑ "Gold Awards 2016: Arjun Bijlani, Devoleena Bhattacharjee, Mouni Roy win top honours; full list of winners". India Today.
  34. ↑ "Karan Patel and Ankita Bhargava welcome baby girl". India Today. Ist. Retrieved 15 December 2019.