Karan Singh Grover

Grover was born on 23 February 1982[1] in New Delhi, India to a Punjabi Sikh family.[7] He has one younger brother.[8] When Grover was young his family moved to Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia.[7] 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.[7]

In 2004, Grover pursued a career in modelling and participated in the Gladrags Manhunt Contest and won the award of the "Most Popular Model."[7] Grover 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.[7][9]

In 2007, Grover starred in the show Dill Mill Gayye, a medical youth drama.[10] 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.[11] Whilst shooting for Dill Mill Gayye, Grover also participated in a few reality shows[12][13] and was also seen in several advertisements.[7][14]

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.[15] Grover left the show for a while, but returned after 6 months due to fan demands.[16] The show ended on 29 October 2010.[17] After Dill Mill Gayye, Grover did two shows with Cinevistaas Limited, he featured in their telefilm Teri Meri Love Stories,[18] and made a cameo appearance in Dil Dosti Dance.[19]

On 29 October 2012, Grover returned to daily fiction with 4 Lions Films' Qubool Hai.[20][21] The show gained popularity quite early becoming the number 2 show of Indian Television.[22] The Times of India gave Grover the credit for the high television ratings of the show.[23] Grover won two Best Actor Popular Awards for his portrayal of Asad Ahmed Khan in the show.[24][25] In 2013, Grover was described as one of the highest paid Indian Television Actors.[26]

Grover's work at Qubool Hai ended at the end of 2013.[27] The channel, Zee TV, said that it had fired him because of his unprofessional behaviour.[28][29] He denied the allegations, saying that the channel was trying to defame him, and stated that he left because his contract ended[30] and due to ill health.[31] Grover's exit caused a sizeable drop in the ratings of the show.[32]

In 2015, Grover featured in the films Alone and Hate Story 3. Hate Story 3 became a box office success.[33] International Business Times reviewed Hate Story 3 and wrote "Audiences say Karan Singh Grover steals the show."[34][34][35][36]

Grover is the brand ambassador of designer Rocky S's signature Brand RS along with Bipasha Basu.[37] He is also the brand ambassador for UM Motorcycles.[38] In 2018, he modeled clothing during the Lakme Fashion Week.[39]

In June 2019, Grover made a comeback to television after six years with Kasautii Zindagii Kay as Mr. Rishabh Bajaj.[40][41] This made Grover the highest paid TV actor, as he charged 3 lakhs per day.[42] In October, Grover quit the show, fans requested him to make a comeback.[43][44] Grover returned to the show 4 months later.[45] In August 2019, Grover made his digital debut in Ekta Kapoor's/ Alt Balaji's web series BOSS: Baap of Special Services.[46]

Grover has also signed the projects 3 Dev, Firrkie and Aadat Diaries.[47][48][49]

Grover with his wife Bipasha Basu

Grover married actress Shraddha Nigam on 2 December 2008. The marriage ended in divorce after 10 months.[2][50] Grover married Jennifer Winget, on 9 April 2012.[3] The couple separated in 2014.[51][52] Grover married actress Bipasha Basu on 30 April 2016.[53] Grover has stated that he is not religious but is spiritual,[54] and that he is a fitness enthusiast.[55]

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