Kiran Karmarkar

Kiran Karmarkar is an Indian television, film and theatre actor. He is popularly known for his portrayal of the character Om Agarwal in the television saga Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii (2000 - 2008) that aired on Star Plus.[1]

Kiran Karmarkar
NationalityIndian
OccupationActor
Spouse(s)Rinku Dhawan

Career

Karmarkar started his acting career through Marathi theatre and various cameos on television and commercial advertisements he appeared in his debue marathi film Name Nishpaap with legendary marathi actor Yashwant dutt,Vivek Apte,Suhas Joshi. His first major role came in the show Ghar Ek Mandir directed by Ekta Kapoor.[1] He became popular for his role of Om Agarwal opposite actress Sakshi Tanwar in the show Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii. The show aired on Star Plus and started in 2000. After the script killed the character, Karmarkar was no longer seen in it. But due to later changes in the script, the character was retrieved and he was seen playing the same role in 2007.[2] He then went on to play various roles in TV shows. His 2006 role in the show Saarathi was of a business tycoon, inspired by Sabeer Bhatia.[3] In 2012, he joined the popular show Uttaran playing a negative role of Tej Singh.[4]

Karmarkar also secured small roles in Bollywood film. He has also played roles in Marathi films and plays. In 2006, he was seen playing a comedy role opposite actress Bhavana Balsavar in the play Merra Naam Joker. The play was directed by Shubha Khote.[5] He played the lead role in the Hindi play Bas Itna Sa Khwab Hai...! opposite Shefali Shah in the year 2010. The play was directed by Chandrakant Kulkarni.[6] For his role in the film Kshanokshani he also won the Maharashtra State Film Award.[7]

Personal life

Karmarkar is married to actress Rinku Karmarkar née Dhawan[1] who played his sister in the show Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii.[8][9]

Selected filmography
YearTitleRoleMediumNotes
Ghar Ek MandirRajeshTV series
PadosanTV series
ItihaasTV seriesAired on Doordarshan
2000Kahaani Ghar Ghar KiiOm Agarwal / Rishab Rai chaudhryTV seriesAired on Star Plus
2004Thoda Tum Badlo Thoda HumRaju's fatherFilm
2004Kkehna Hai Kuch Mujhko[10]Nishchay KapoorTV series
2006Saarrthi[11]Bhujang AhujaTV seriesAired on Star Plus
Guest appearance
2006Thodi Si Zameen Thoda Sa AasmaanSudhanshuTV seriesAired on Star Plus
2006Kachche DhagePlay
2006Merra Naam Joker[12]Play
2007Comedy Circus[13]ContestantTV series
2007Just MarriedFilm
2008Kahaani Hamaaray Mahaabhaarat Ki[14]ShantanuTV seriesAired on 9X
2009KshanokshaniChief MinisterFilmMarathi language
2010RaajneetiSP SharmaFilm
2010AaghaatDr. DeshpandeFilmMarathi language
2010PankhFilm
Salim AarifPlay
HumsafarPlay
Bas Itna Sa Khwab Hai...!Play
Shaadi Ki Home DeliveryPlay
2011Zindagi Kahe – Smile Please[15]TV seriesAired on Life OK
2012ChakravyuhHome MinisterFilm
2012ShanghaiFilm
2012Aarohi Gosht TighanchiFilmMarathi language
2012-2013Uttaran[16]Tej Singh BundelaTV seriesAired on Colors TV
2013Pune 52FilmMarathi language
2013Badalte Rishton Ki Daastan[17]TV seriesAired on Zee TV
2015ShasanFilmMarathi language
2016Tamanna (TV series)Deepak SolankiTV seriesAired on STAR PLUS
2016Family KattaFilmMarathi language
2017Dhhai Kilo PremPankajTV seriesAired on STAR PLUS
2017RudramMr. MakhijaTV seriesMarathi

See also

References
  1. Unnithan, Chitra (20 September 2007). "I never plan anything in life:Kiran". Times of India. Retrieved 28 January 2013.
  2. "Kiran's back in Kahaani Ghar Ghar ki". Telly Chakkar. 21 September 2007. Retrieved 28 January 2013.
  3. "Kiran Karmarkar does a Sabeer Bhatia". DNA. 22 February 2006. Retrieved 28 January 2013.
  4. Jambhekar, Shruti (19 December 2012). "TV baddies take their shows to new heights in 2012". Times of India. Retrieved 28 January 2013.
  5. "Kiran Karmarkar's comedy act". Mumbai Theatre Guide. Retrieved 28 January 2013.
  6. Sharma, Aditi (14 August 2010). "Peek into the lives of Mr & Mrs Singh". Mid Day. Mumbai. Retrieved 25 January 2013.
  7. "I hope TV fans will like my comedy - Kiran Karmarkar". 16 December 2011. Retrieved 28 January 2013.
  8. Shyam, Kavita (19 September 2007). "Floor-Bored!". Mumbai Mirror. Archived from the original on 16 February 2013. Retrieved 28 January 2013.
  9. Hazarika, Sneha (24 February 2006). "Reality shows!". The Telegraph. Retrieved 28 January 2013.
  10. "Television is a woman dominated industry". Indiantelevision.com. 19 March 2004. Retrieved 28 January 2013.
  11. "Kiran Karmarkar to do a cameo in Saarrthi". Telly Chakkar. 9 January 2006. Retrieved 28 January 2013.
  12. "Convalescing Kiran takes on extra work". Telly Chakkar. 26 April 2006. Retrieved 28 January 2013.
  13. "Catch the eliminated jodis on Comedy Circus tonight". Telly Chakkar. 21 July 2007. Retrieved 28 January 2013.
  14. "Kiran 'Om' Karmarkar to play father to Ronit Roy?". Telly Chakkar. 21 April 2008. Retrieved 28 January 2013.
  15. "Kiran Karmarkar opines lack of promotion is harming Zindagi Kahe Smile Please". Telly Chakkar. 4 January 2012. Retrieved 28 January 2013.
  16. "Kiran Karmarkar to enter Uttaran". Telly Chakkar. 9 August 2012. Retrieved 28 January 2013.
  17. {Balraj Asthana} "Recreating magic of Khela with Badalte Rishton". Times of India. 13 March 2013. Retrieved 19 March 2013.
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