Karan tacker with an uber cool personality and ever charming smile, he still treats himself as camera conscious and thinks of himself as a better dancer. All thanks to Jhalak Dikhalaja (TV Reality show) and so happened acting merely by chance, not by choice. He calls it a journey of experiences and feels that he functions primarily because of his family.
Down the Lane
I was 6 months old, when my family shifted from Delhi to Mumbai. After that it was only during the vacations when I used to visit the city to spend my happy time with grandma, whom I lost just a couple of years back. Delhi has always been a great host to me with lost of memories and moments with my grandmother, I cherished as I was too little. Delhi means family to me and now whenever I visit this place that emptiness is there that haunts me sometimes.
Full Filmy
If I have to say the truth, it was a full family drama, and as filmy as one can think of. When I told my father about taking acting as my profession, he was angry and even said “ ab nautanki karega” But the most interesting thing today is that he is the happiest person to see me succeeding and feels proud of me being an actor and he is one of my biggest critics too.
Stepping Stones
I started doing casual modeling assignments at the age of 12, when I was not even aware that was called ‘modeling’. I have never been into hard core modeling, back to back shows, but yes, I have done a few shows and that helped me to realize what I was meant for. Five years back, I was going through a rough patch in my life when the first acting assignment happened to me. I was selected for a very popular daily soap back then, Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi in which I was offered the replacement role of Kisna. And then I realized if I can be selected for doing a replacement role in such a great serial, I could be easily a part of the lead or protagonist clan too. And since then, there was no looking back. I am extremely happy that I have established myself in the industry.
Dominantly Men
The major reason of television being women driven is that the majority of television viewers includes the female audience, and the soaps help them to relate with. Interestingly, we feel that it’s women dominated but actually it’s because of the presence of men, it looks that way. Suppose if we men are not acting there in the serials, what will these female characters do alone. So, logically it’s men dominating the silver screen, all we need to do is change the overall perception.
My lady
When the rumor started about me dating several co-female artists in the industry, initially it was annoying but gradually, I got used to it. I can say it’s the part and parcel of my life. We are artists who are always under a constant public scrutiny because we work for the public and our fans precisely, hence they love to know all about us. Being my lady love is not that difficult because I personally feel that women are meant to be loved and cared for. Personally, I love to be surrounded by girls and make them love and care for. I feel that companionship is something that a lady truly needs to be. Someone with whom I can pour my heart out, plan holidays, share success, emotions and moreover the beauty of companionship lies in the eyes and how truly we can communicate even without speaking. That’s the sheer beauty of relationship.
Valentines Muse
Whether it’s my childhood or today, women have been a big time adulation for me. And that’s the reason, my first valentines muse happened way back in school. I will not say that I loved her but certainly attracted to her. I never talked to her but all thanks to my friends who made me introduce to her on Valentine’s Day. Surprisingly, she came with a big handmade Valentine’s Day card and I was left speechless. I think women are not only the most beautiful creatures of god but also sensible. They are emotionally strong and mature. The fact; that we all men need them in our life to support us.
Romantic Romeo
I have been living Indian cinema and daily soaps for a long time and my upbringing had a major section where I was attracted to films, television and I feel that inner passion has helped me to reach where I stand today.
3 AM Bond
Well, there are many people I am connected to in this industry. Though, it is very much true that people are friends for benefit, but on the other side of the coin, there are people who truly stand by you in every situation. Not co-artists actually, but I have many friends in the industry who are behind the camera, and I appreciate their work.
Action Re-Play
Every actor has a different way of looking at things and I think that what makes one different from all others. For me there is nothing called re-acting or re-live the role other actors have done so far. As it can be an insult to his/her work, because the moment it is re-acted, comparison starts and hence the charm of the character is lost.
Dance Drama
I knew that I was the worst dancer and dancing was not my cup of tea. I took the challenge to groom myself as an actor and get back the energy which is missing. When I started, instead of giving me a push, the show brought me down as I was not able to meet the expectation of the audience. That was the time when my family stood by me, and parents cancelled their holiday just to boost my morale. And today, I am not only a good dancer but a better one.
Experience Diary
It’s now that i attend acting workshops to enhance my skills, but when I started my journey as an actor, I never attended any acting classes. Acting is about living your real-life experiences on the reel.
Wisely Ahead
With time, I have grown not only in terms of my performance scale, but even in selecting projects. Ideally, I can get work in any single day but I have started getting into more just performing or living a character. I am reading scripts, not bounding myself to any medium. I am looking forward to doing some good scripts, films or even theatre.