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'''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]].<ref name=Plan>{{cite news |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2007-09-20/tv/27957576_1_television-smriti-irani-ekta-kapoor |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130216074712/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2007-09-20/tv/27957576_1_television-smriti-irani-ekta-kapoor |url-status=dead |archive-date=16 February 2013 |title=I never plan anything in life:Kiran | date=20 September 2007 | access-date=28 January 2013 |newspaper=[[The Times of India]] | author=Unnithan, Chitra}}</ref>
 
'''Kiran Karmarkar''' (born 2 May 1958)<ref>{{Cite web|title=Latest News, Breaking News Today - Bollywood, Cricket, Business, Politics - IndiaToday|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/latest-news-breaking-news-today-bollywood-cricket-business-politics|access-date=2022-01-03|website=India Today|language=en}}</ref> 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]].<ref name=Plan>{{cite news |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2007-09-20/tv/27957576_1_television-smriti-irani-ekta-kapoor |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130216074712/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2007-09-20/tv/27957576_1_television-smriti-irani-ekta-kapoor |url-status=dead |archive-date=16 February 2013 |title=I never plan anything in life:Kiran | date=20 September 2007 | access-date=28 January 2013 |newspaper=[[The Times of India]] | author=Unnithan, Chitra}}</ref>


==Career==
==Career==
Karmarkar started his acting career through [[Marathi theatre]] Dinmaam in 1989<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=The Who's Who of Mahaabhaarat|url=https://m.rediff.com/movies/2008/jul/09slid11.htm|access-date=|website=Rediff.com}}</ref> and later various cameos on television and commercial advertisements he appeared in his debut 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]].<ref name=Plan/> 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.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.tellychakkar.com/news/kirans-back-kahaani-ghar-ghar-ki | title=Kiran's back in Kahaani Ghar Ghar ki | publisher=Telly Chakkar | date=21 September 2007 | access-date=28 January 2013}}</ref> 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]].<ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_kiran-karmarkar-does-a-sabeer-bhatia_1014299 | title=Kiran Karmarkar does a Sabeer Bhatia | newspaper=[[DNA (newspaper)|DNA]] | date=22 February 2006 | access-date=28 January 2013}}</ref> In 2012, he joined the popular show ''[[Uttaran]]'' playing a negative role of Tej Singh.<ref>{{cite news | url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-12-19/tv/35891443_1_tv-baddies-abhaas-mehta-adaa-khan | archive-url=https://archive.today/20130216070720/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-12-19/tv/35891443_1_tv-baddies-abhaas-mehta-adaa-khan | url-status=dead | archive-date=16 February 2013 | title=TV baddies take their shows to new heights in 2012 | date=19 December 2012 | access-date=28 January 2013 | newspaper=[[The Times of India]] | author=Jambhekar, Shruti}}</ref>
Karmarkar started his acting career through [[Marathi theatre]] Dinmaam in 1989<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=The Who's Who of Mahaabhaarat|url=https://m.rediff.com/movies/2008/jul/09slid11.htm|access-date=|website=Rediff.com}}</ref> and later various cameos on television and commercial advertisements he appeared in his debut marathi film Name [[Nishpaap]] with legendary marathi actor [[Yashwant dutt]], [[Vinay Apte]], [[Suhas Joshi]]. His first major role came in the show ''Ghar Ek Mandir'' directed by [[Ekta Kapoor]].<ref name=Plan/> 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.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.tellychakkar.com/news/kirans-back-kahaani-ghar-ghar-ki | title=Kiran's back in Kahaani Ghar Ghar ki | publisher=Telly Chakkar | date=21 September 2007 | access-date=28 January 2013}}</ref> 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]].<ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_kiran-karmarkar-does-a-sabeer-bhatia_1014299 | title=Kiran Karmarkar does a Sabeer Bhatia | newspaper=[[DNA (newspaper)|DNA]] | date=22 February 2006 | access-date=28 January 2013}}</ref> In 2012, he joined the popular show ''[[Uttaran]]'' playing a negative role of Tej Singh.<ref>{{cite news | url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-12-19/tv/35891443_1_tv-baddies-abhaas-mehta-adaa-khan | archive-url=https://archive.today/20130216070720/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-12-19/tv/35891443_1_tv-baddies-abhaas-mehta-adaa-khan | url-status=dead | archive-date=16 February 2013 | title=TV baddies take their shows to new heights in 2012 | date=19 December 2012 | access-date=28 January 2013 | newspaper=[[The Times of India]] | author=Jambhekar, Shruti}}</ref>


Karmarkar also secured small roles in [[Bollywood]] film. He has also played roles in [[Marathi film]]s 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]].<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.mumbaitheatreguide.com/dramas/Articles/06/apr/26kiran_karmarkar.asp | title=Kiran Karmarkar's comedy act | publisher=Mumbai Theatre Guide | access-date=28 January 2013}}</ref> 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]].<ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.mid-day.com/lifestyle/2010/aug/140810-Play-Shifalli-Shah-Bus-Itna-Sa-Khwab-Hai.htm |newspaper=[[Mid-Day]] |location=Mumbai | title=Peek into the lives of Mr & Mrs Singh | date=14 August 2010 | access-date=25 January 2013 | author=Sharma, Aditi}}</ref> For his role in the film ''Kshanokshani'' he also won the [[Maharashtra State Film Award]].<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.tellychakkar.com/interviews/i-hope-tv-fans-will-my-comedy-kiran-karmarkar | title=I hope TV fans will like my comedy - Kiran Karmarkar | date=16 December 2011 | access-date=28 January 2013}}</ref> Soon, Kiran will be portraying a role in the upcoming [[StarPlus]] series, Zindagi Mere Ghar Aana.
Karmarkar also secured small roles in [[Bollywood]] film. He has also played roles in [[Marathi film]]s 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]].<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.mumbaitheatreguide.com/dramas/Articles/06/apr/26kiran_karmarkar.asp | title=Kiran Karmarkar's comedy act | publisher=Mumbai Theatre Guide | access-date=28 January 2013}}</ref> 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]].<ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.mid-day.com/lifestyle/2010/aug/140810-Play-Shifalli-Shah-Bus-Itna-Sa-Khwab-Hai.htm |newspaper=[[Mid-Day]] |location=Mumbai | title=Peek into the lives of Mr & Mrs Singh | date=14 August 2010 | access-date=25 January 2013 | author=Sharma, Aditi}}</ref> For his role in the film ''Kshanokshani'' he also won the [[Maharashtra State Film Award]].<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.tellychakkar.com/interviews/i-hope-tv-fans-will-my-comedy-kiran-karmarkar | title=I hope TV fans will like my comedy - Kiran Karmarkar | date=16 December 2011 | access-date=28 January 2013}}</ref> Soon, Kiran will be portraying a role in the upcoming [[StarPlus]] series, Zindagi Mere Ghar Aana.


==Personal life==
==Personal life==
Karmarkar is married to actress Rinku Karmarkar née Dhawan<ref name=Plan/> who played his sister in the show ''Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii''.<ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.mumbaimirror.com/printarticle.aspx?page=comments&action=translate&sectid=12&contentid=2007091920070919025420953e22e2233&subsite= | title=Floor-Bored! | newspaper=[[Mumbai Mirror]] | date=19 September 2007 | access-date=28 January 2013 | author=Shyam, Kavita | url-status=dead | archive-url=https://archive.today/20130216121230/http://www.mumbaimirror.com/printarticle.aspx?page=comments&action=translate&sectid=12&contentid=2007091920070919025420953e22e2233&subsite= | archive-date=16 February 2013 | df=dmy-all }}</ref><ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1060224/asp/etc/story_5864676.asp | title=Reality shows! | newspaper=[[The Telegraph (Calcutta)|The Telegraph]] | date=24 February 2006 | access-date=28 January 2013 | author=Hazarika, Sneha}}</ref>
Karmarkar was married to actress Rinku Dhawan<ref name=Plan/> who played his sister in the show ''Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii''.<ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.mumbaimirror.com/printarticle.aspx?page=comments&action=translate&sectid=12&contentid=2007091920070919025420953e22e2233&subsite= | title=Floor-Bored! | newspaper=[[Mumbai Mirror]] | date=19 September 2007 | access-date=28 January 2013 | author=Shyam, Kavita | url-status=dead | archive-url=https://archive.today/20130216121230/http://www.mumbaimirror.com/printarticle.aspx?page=comments&action=translate&sectid=12&contentid=2007091920070919025420953e22e2233&subsite= | archive-date=16 February 2013 | df=dmy-all }}</ref><ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1060224/asp/etc/story_5864676.asp | archive-url=https://archive.today/20120914151354/http://www.telegraphindia.com/1060224/asp/etc/story_5864676.asp | url-status=dead | archive-date=14 September 2012 | title=Reality shows! | newspaper=[[The Telegraph (Calcutta)|The Telegraph]] | date=24 February 2006 | access-date=28 January 2013 | author=Hazarika, Sneha}}</ref>


The couple separated in 2017 after 15 years of marriage and filed for divorced in 2019. The duo have one son.
The couple separated in 2017 after 15 years of marriage and filed for divorce in 2019. The duo have one son.


==Selected filmography==
== Filmography ==
{| class="wikitable sortable"
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
|-
! Year !! Title !! Role !! Medium !! Notes
! Year !! Title !! Role !! Medium !! Notes
|-
|-
|1992 ||''[[Nishpaap]]'' || Satish Gaikwad|| [[Marathi film]]
| 1992
| ''Nishpaap''
| Satish Gaikwad
| Marathi film
|
|-
| 1994
| ''Yadnya''
|
| Marathi film
|
|-
| 2001
| ''Shirdi Sai Baba''
| Blind man who sees after Saibaba's miracle
|
|
|-
| 2004
| ''[[Thoda Tum Badlo Thoda Hum]]''
| Raju's Father
|
|
|-
| 2006 || ''Kachche Dhage'' || || Play ||
|-
| 2006 || ''Merra Naam Joker''<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.tellychakkar.com/news/convalescing-kiran-takes-extra-work | title=Convalescing Kiran takes on extra work | publisher=Telly Chakkar | date=26 April 2006 | access-date=28 January 2013}}</ref> || || Play ||
|-
|-
|1995 || ''[[Mano Ya Na Mano (1995 TV series)|Mano Ya Na Mano]]'' || || Tv series ||
| 2007
| ''[[Just Married (2007 film)|Just Married]]''
| Rohit
|
|
|-
|-
| 1995 || ''Padosan'' || || TV series ||
| 2009
| ''Rangiberangi''
| Ram Dandekar
| Marathi film
|
|-
|-
| 1996 || ''Itihaas'' || || TV series || Aired on [[Doordarshan]]
| 2009
| ''Kshanokshani''
| Chief Minister
| Marathi film
|
|-
|-
| 2000 || ''[[Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii]]'' || Om Agarwal / Rishab Rai chaudhry || TV series || Aired on [[Star Plus]]
| 2010
| ''[[Pankh]]''
|
|
|
|-
|-
| 2004 || ''[[Thoda Tum Badlo Thoda Hum]]'' || Raju's father || Film ||
| 2010
| ''[[Raajneeti]]''
| Mr. Sharma, Superintendent of Police
|
|
|-
|-
| 2004 || ''[[Kkehna Hai Kuch Mujhko]]''<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.indiantelevision.com/interviews/y2k4/actor/kiran_k.htm | title=Television is a woman dominated industry | publisher=Indiantelevision.com | date=19 March 2004 | access-date=28 January 2013}}</ref> || Nishchay Kapoor || TV series ||
| 2010
| ''[[Aaghaat]]''
| Dr. Deshpande
| Marathi film
|
|-
|-
| 2006 || ''[[Saarrthi]]''<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.tellychakkar.com/news/kiran-karmarkar-do-cameo-saarrthi | title=Kiran Karmarkar to do a cameo in Saarrthi | publisher=Telly Chakkar | date=9 January 2006 | access-date=28 January 2013}}</ref> || Bhujang Ahuja || TV series || Aired on Star Plus <br/> {{small|Guest appearance}}
| || ''Salim Aarif'' || || Play ||
|-
|-
| 2006 || ''[[Thodi Si Zameen Thoda Sa Aasmaan]]'' || Sudhanshu || TV series || Aired on Star Plus
| || ''Humsafar'' || || Play ||
|-
|-
| 2006 || ''Kachche Dhage'' || || Play ||
| || ''Bas Itna Sa Khwab Hai...!'' || || Play ||
|-
| || ''Shaadi Ki Home Delivery'' || || Play ||
|-
| 2011
| ''[[Force (film series)|Force]]''
| Tahir Mirza
|
|
|-
| 2012
| ''[[Shanghai (2012 film)|Shanghai]]''
| Janardhan Purshottamdas Sawant alias Deshnayak
|
|
|-
| 2012
| ''[[Chakravyuh (2012 film)|Chakravyuh]]''
| Home Minister
|
|
|-
| 2012
| ''Aarohi Gosht Tighanchi''
| Mandar Apte
| Marathi film
|
|-
| 2013
| ''[[Pune 52]]''
| Prasad Sathe
| Marathi film
|
|-
| 2014
| ''Anudini''
|
| Marathi film
|
|-
| 2014
| ''[[A Rainy Day (2014 film)|A Rainy Day]]''
| Mr. Rao
| Marathi film
|
|-
| 2014
| ''Bhatukali''
| Shantanu Atre
| Marathi film
|
|-
| 2015
| ''[[Crazy Cukkad Family]]''
|
|
|
|-
| 2015
| ''[[Janiva]]''
| Milind Deshpande
| Marathi film
|
|-
| 2016
| ''[[Shasan]]''
|
| Marathi film
|
|-
| 2016
| ''[[Jai Gangaajal]]''
| Ramakant Choudhary
|
|
|-
| 2016
| ''[[Kanha (film)|Kanha]]''
| Madhu
| Marathi film
|
|-
| 2016
| ''[[Family Katta]]''
| Nishikant
| Marathi film
|
|-
| 2017
| ''[[Aamhi Doghi]]''
| Jagdish Sardesai
| Marathi film
|
|-
| 2018
|''Double Game''
|
| Television movie
|
|-
| 2021
| ''[[June (2021 film)|June]]''
| Neel's Father
| Marathi film
|
|-
|2022
|''[[Darlings (film)|Darlings]]''<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-08-02 |title=Kiran Karmarkar on his role in Darlings, extinction of stardom, Marathi industry not growing like Telugu industry |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/kiran-karmarkar-on-his-role-in-darlings-extinction-of-stardom-marathi-industry-101659402870929.html |access-date=2022-08-10 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en}}</ref>
|Ticket collector Damle
|Hindi film
|
|-
|2023
|''[[Sajini Shinde Ka Viral Video]]''
|Yashwant Desai
|Hindi film
|
|-
|2024
|''[[Article 370 (film)|Article 370]]''
|Home Minister
|Hindi film
|
|-
|2025
|''[[Chhaava]]''
| Annaji Datto Sachiv
|Hindi film
|
|-
|}
 
== Television ==
{| class="wikitable sortable"
! Year
! Serial
! Role
|-
|-
| 2006 || ''Merra Naam Joker''<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.tellychakkar.com/news/convalescing-kiran-takes-extra-work | title=Convalescing Kiran takes on extra work | publisher=Telly Chakkar | date=26 April 2006 | access-date=28 January 2013}}</ref> || || Play ||
| 1995
| ''[[Mano Ya Na Mano (1995 TV series)|Mano Ya Na Mano]]''
|
|-
|-
| 2007 || ''[[Comedy Circus]]''<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.tellychakkar.com/news/catch-eliminated-jodis-comedy-circus-tonight | title=Catch the eliminated jodis on Comedy Circus tonight. | publisher=Telly Chakkar | date=21 July 2007 | access-date=28 January 2013}}</ref> || Contestant || TV series ||
| 1995
| Padosan
|
|-
|-
| 2007 || ''[[Just Married (2007 film)|Just Married]]'' || || Film ||
| 1996–1998
| ''[[Itihaas (TV series)|Itihaas]]''
|
|-
|-
| 2008 || ''[[Kahaani Hamaaray Mahaabhaarat Ki]]''<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.tellychakkar.com/news/kiran-om-karmarkar-play-father-ronit-roy | title=Kiran 'Om' Karmarkar to play father to Ronit Roy? | publisher=Telly Chakkar | date=21 April 2008 | access-date=28 January 2013}}</ref> || [[Shantanu]] || TV series || Aired on [[9X (TV channel)|9X]]
|
| ''[[Aahat (Indian TV series)|Aahat]]''
|
|-
|-
| 2009 || ''Kshanokshani'' || Chief Minister || Film || Marathi language
| 1999–2000
| ''[[Abhimaan (TV series)|Abhimaan]]''
| Sukhdev Mehra
|-
|-
| 2010 || ''[[Raajneeti]]'' ||Sharma, Supritendent of Police || Film ||
| 2000–2002
| ''[[Ghar Ek Mandir (TV series)|Ghar Ek Mandir]]''
| Rajesh
|-
|-
| 2010 || ''[[Aaghaat]]'' || Dr. Deshpande || Film || Marathi language
| 2000–2005; 2007–2008
| ''[[Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii]]''
| Om Agarwal / Rishabh Rai Chaudhary
|-
|-
| 2010 || ''[[Pankh]]'' || || Film ||
| 2003
| Ghar Sansaar<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/2003/20030309/spectrum/tv.htm|title=Soapy tales|access-date=2003-03-09}}</ref>
| Advocate Ajay Chaudhary
|-
|-
| || ''Salim Aarif'' || || Play ||
| 2004–2005
| ''[[Kkehna Hai Kuch Mujhko]]''<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.indiantelevision.com/interviews/y2k4/actor/kiran_k.htm | title=Television is a woman dominated industry | publisher=Indiantelevision.com | date=19 March 2004 | access-date=28 January 2013}}</ref>
| Nishchay Kapoor
|-
|-
| || ''Humsafar'' || || Play ||
| 2006
| ''[[Saarrthi]]''<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.tellychakkar.com/news/kiran-karmarkar-do-cameo-saarrthi | title=Kiran Karmarkar to do a cameo in Saarrthi | publisher=Telly Chakkar | date=9 January 2006 | access-date=28 January 2013}}</ref>
| Bhujang Ahuja
|-
|-
| || ''Bas Itna Sa Khwab Hai...!'' || || Play ||
| 2006
| ''[[Thodi Si Zameen Thoda Sa Aasmaan]]''
| Sudhanshu
|-
|-
| || ''Shaadi Ki Home Delivery'' || || Play ||
| 2007
| ''[[Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai]]''
|
|-
|-
| 2011 || ''Zindagi Kahe – Smile Please''<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.tellychakkar.com/news/kiran-karmarkar-opines-lack-promotion-harming-zindagi-kahe-smile-please | title=Kiran Karmarkar opines lack of promotion is harming Zindagi Kahe Smile Please | publisher=Telly Chakkar | date=4 January 2012 | access-date=28 January 2013}}</ref> || || TV series || Aired on [[Life OK]]
| 2007
| ''[[Comedy Circus]]''<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.tellychakkar.com/news/catch-eliminated-jodis-comedy-circus-tonight | title=Catch the eliminated jodis on Comedy Circus tonight. | publisher=Telly Chakkar | date=21 July 2007 | access-date=28 January 2013 }}{{Dead link|date=February 2026 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }}</ref>
| Contestant
|-
|-
| 2012 || ''[[Chakravyuh (2012 film)|Chakravyuh]]'' || Home Minister || Film ||
| 2008
| ''[[Kahaani Hamaaray Mahaabhaarat Ki]]''<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.tellychakkar.com/news/kiran-om-karmarkar-play-father-ronit-roy | title=Kiran 'Om' Karmarkar to play father to Ronit Roy? | publisher=Telly Chakkar | date=21 April 2008 | access-date=28 January 2013 | archive-date=12 January 2012 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120112004724/http://www.tellychakkar.com/news/kiran-om-karmarkar-play-father-ronit-roy | url-status=dead }}</ref>
| Maharaj [[Shantanu]]
|-
|-
| 2012 || ''[[Shanghai (2012 film)|Shanghai]]'' || || Film ||
| 2011–2012
| Zindagi Kahe – Smile Please <ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.tellychakkar.com/news/kiran-karmarkar-opines-lack-promotion-harming-zindagi-kahe-smile-please | title=Kiran Karmarkar opines lack of promotion is harming Zindagi Kahe Smile Please | publisher=Telly Chakkar | date=4 January 2012 | access-date=28 January 2013 | archive-date=12 February 2012 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120212194937/http://www.tellychakkar.com/news/kiran-karmarkar-opines-lack-promotion-harming-zindagi-kahe-smile-please | url-status=dead }}</ref>
|
|-
|-
| 2012 || ''Aarohi Gosht Tighanchi'' || || Film || Marathi language
| 2012–2013
| ''[[Uttaran]]''<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.tellychakkar.com/news/kiran-karmarkar-enter-uttaran | title=Kiran Karmarkar to enter Uttaran | publisher=Telly Chakkar | date=9 August 2012 | access-date=28 January 2013}}</ref>
| Tej Singh Bundela
|-
|-
| 2012-2013 || ''[[Uttaran]]''<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.tellychakkar.com/news/kiran-karmarkar-enter-uttaran | title=Kiran Karmarkar to enter Uttaran | publisher=Telly Chakkar | date=9 August 2012 | access-date=28 January 2013}}</ref> || Tej Singh Bundela || TV series || Aired on [[Colors (TV channel)|Colors TV]]
| 2013
| ''[[Badalte Rishton Ki Dastaan]]''<ref> {{cite news | url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-03-13/tv/37682240_1_additi-gupta-kiran-karmarkar-mona-ambegaonkar | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131114015608/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-03-13/tv/37682240_1_additi-gupta-kiran-karmarkar-mona-ambegaonkar | url-status=dead | archive-date=14 November 2013 | title=Recreating magic of Khela with Badalte Rishton | date=13 March 2013 | newspaper=[[The Times of India]] | access-date=19 March 2013}}</ref>
| Balraj Asthana
|-
|-
| 2013 || ''[[Pune 52]]'' || || Film || Marathi language
| 2014–2015
| ''[[Pukaar (Indian TV series)|Pukaar]]''
| Advocate Ashok Pradhan
|-
|-
| 2013 || ''Badalte Rishton Ki Daastan''<ref>{Balraj Asthana} {{cite news | url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-03-13/tv/37682240_1_additi-gupta-kiran-karmarkar-mona-ambegaonkar | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131114015608/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-03-13/tv/37682240_1_additi-gupta-kiran-karmarkar-mona-ambegaonkar | url-status=dead | archive-date=14 November 2013 | title=Recreating magic of Khela with Badalte Rishton | date=13 March 2013 | newspaper=[[The Times of India]] | access-date=19 March 2013}}</ref> || || TV series || Aired on [[Zee TV]]
| 2016
| ''[[Tamanna (TV series)|Tamanna]]''
| Deepak Solanki
|-
|-
|2014 ||[[Bhatukali (2014 film)|''Bhatukali'' (2014 film)]]  || Shantanu || Film || Marathi language
| rowspan = "2" | 2017
| ''[[Dhhai Kilo Prem]]''
| Pankaj Sharma
|-
|-
| 2015 || ''[[Shasan]]'' || || Film || Marathi language
| ''[[Rudram (TV series)|Rudram]]''
| Mr. Makhija
|-
|-
|2015 ||''[[Janiva]]'' || Milind Deshpande || Film || Marathi language
| 2019–2020
| ''[[Ishaaron Ishaaron Mein]]''
| Prakash Srivastav
|-
|-
| 2016 || ''[[Tamanna (TV series)]]''|| Deepak Solanki ||TV series || Aired on [[STAR PLUS]]
| 2021
| ''[[Bawara Dil]]''
| Yashwant Lashkare
|-
|-
| 2016 || ''[[Family Katta]]''|| ||Film || Marathi language
| 2021–2022
| ''[[Zindagi Mere Ghar Aana]]''
| Krishnakant Sehgal
|-
|-
| 2017 || ''[[Dhhai Kilo Prem]]''|| Pankaj ||TV series || Aired on [[STAR PLUS]]
| 2022
| ''[[Spy Bahu]]''
| Suryakant Sharma
|-
|-
| 2017 || ''[[Rudram]]''|| Mr. Makhija||TV series || Marathi
|2025
|''[[Mandala Murders]]''
| Naveen Desai
|-
|-
| 2019-2020 || ''[[Ishaaron Ishaaron Mein]]''|| Prakash Srivastav ||TV Series || Aired in [[SET India]]
| 2025
| ''[[Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2]]''
| Om Agarwal
|-
|-
| 2021 || Zindagi Mere Ghar Aana|| Role TBA || TV Series || To Be Aired In [[StarPlus]]
|}
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Kiran Karmarkar
Born (1958-05-02) 2 May 1958 (age 68)
Bombay, Bombay State, India
OccupationActor
Years active1992–present
Spouse(s)
Rinku Dhawan
​
(
m. 2002; div. 2019)

Kiran Karmarkar (born 2 May 1958)[1] 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.[2]

Career[edit | edit source]

Karmarkar started his acting career through Marathi theatre Dinmaam in 1989[3] and later various cameos on television and commercial advertisements he appeared in his debut marathi film Name Nishpaap with legendary marathi actor Yashwant dutt, Vinay Apte, Suhas Joshi. His first major role came in the show Ghar Ek Mandir directed by Ekta Kapoor.[2] 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.[4] 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.[5] In 2012, he joined the popular show Uttaran playing a negative role of Tej Singh.[6]

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.[7] 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.[8] For his role in the film Kshanokshani he also won the Maharashtra State Film Award.[9] Soon, Kiran will be portraying a role in the upcoming StarPlus series, Zindagi Mere Ghar Aana.

Personal life[edit | edit source]

Karmarkar was married to actress Rinku Dhawan[2] who played his sister in the show Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii.[10][11]

The couple separated in 2017 after 15 years of marriage and filed for divorce in 2019. The duo have one son.

Filmography[edit | edit source]

Year Title Role Medium Notes
1992 Nishpaap Satish Gaikwad Marathi film
1994 Yadnya Marathi film
2001 Shirdi Sai Baba Blind man who sees after Saibaba's miracle
2004 Thoda Tum Badlo Thoda Hum Raju's Father
2006 Kachche Dhage Play
2006 Merra Naam Joker[12] Play
2007 Just Married Rohit
2009 Rangiberangi Ram Dandekar Marathi film
2009 Kshanokshani Chief Minister Marathi film
2010 Pankh
2010 Raajneeti Mr. Sharma, Superintendent of Police
2010 Aaghaat Dr. Deshpande Marathi film
Salim Aarif Play
Humsafar Play
Bas Itna Sa Khwab Hai...! Play
Shaadi Ki Home Delivery Play
2011 Force Tahir Mirza
2012 Shanghai Janardhan Purshottamdas Sawant alias Deshnayak
2012 Chakravyuh Home Minister
2012 Aarohi Gosht Tighanchi Mandar Apte Marathi film
2013 Pune 52 Prasad Sathe Marathi film
2014 Anudini Marathi film
2014 A Rainy Day Mr. Rao Marathi film
2014 Bhatukali Shantanu Atre Marathi film
2015 Crazy Cukkad Family
2015 Janiva Milind Deshpande Marathi film
2016 Shasan Marathi film
2016 Jai Gangaajal Ramakant Choudhary
2016 Kanha Madhu Marathi film
2016 Family Katta Nishikant Marathi film
2017 Aamhi Doghi Jagdish Sardesai Marathi film
2018 Double Game Television movie
2021 June Neel's Father Marathi film
2022 Darlings[13] Ticket collector Damle Hindi film
2023 Sajini Shinde Ka Viral Video Yashwant Desai Hindi film
2024 Article 370 Home Minister Hindi film
2025 Chhaava Annaji Datto Sachiv Hindi film

Television[edit | edit source]

Year Serial Role
1995 Mano Ya Na Mano
1995 Padosan
1996–1998 Itihaas
Aahat
1999–2000 Abhimaan Sukhdev Mehra
2000–2002 Ghar Ek Mandir Rajesh
2000–2005; 2007–2008 Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii Om Agarwal / Rishabh Rai Chaudhary
2003 Ghar Sansaar[14] Advocate Ajay Chaudhary
2004–2005 Kkehna Hai Kuch Mujhko[15] Nishchay Kapoor
2006 Saarrthi[16] Bhujang Ahuja
2006 Thodi Si Zameen Thoda Sa Aasmaan Sudhanshu
2007 Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai
2007 Comedy Circus[17] Contestant
2008 Kahaani Hamaaray Mahaabhaarat Ki[18] Maharaj Shantanu
2011–2012 Zindagi Kahe – Smile Please [19]
2012–2013 Uttaran[20] Tej Singh Bundela
2013 Badalte Rishton Ki Dastaan[21] Balraj Asthana
2014–2015 Pukaar Advocate Ashok Pradhan
2016 Tamanna Deepak Solanki
2017 Dhhai Kilo Prem Pankaj Sharma
Rudram Mr. Makhija
2019–2020 Ishaaron Ishaaron Mein Prakash Srivastav
2021 Bawara Dil Yashwant Lashkare
2021–2022 Zindagi Mere Ghar Aana Krishnakant Sehgal
2022 Spy Bahu Suryakant Sharma
2025 Mandala Murders Naveen Desai
2025 Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2 Om Agarwal

See also[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "Latest News, Breaking News Today - Bollywood, Cricket, Business, Politics - IndiaToday". India Today. Retrieved 3 January 2022.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Unnithan, Chitra (20 September 2007). "I never plan anything in life:Kiran". The Times of India. Retrieved 28 January 2013.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  3. ↑ "The Who's Who of Mahaabhaarat". Rediff.com.
  4. ↑ "Kiran's back in Kahaani Ghar Ghar ki". Telly Chakkar. 21 September 2007. Retrieved 28 January 2013.
  5. ↑ "Kiran Karmarkar does a Sabeer Bhatia". DNA. 22 February 2006. Retrieved 28 January 2013.
  6. ↑ Jambhekar, Shruti (19 December 2012). "TV baddies take their shows to new heights in 2012". The Times of India. Retrieved 28 January 2013.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  7. ↑ "Kiran Karmarkar's comedy act". Mumbai Theatre Guide. Retrieved 28 January 2013.
  8. ↑ Sharma, Aditi (14 August 2010). "Peek into the lives of Mr & Mrs Singh". Mid-Day. Mumbai. Retrieved 25 January 2013.
  9. ↑ "I hope TV fans will like my comedy - Kiran Karmarkar". 16 December 2011. Retrieved 28 January 2013.
  10. ↑ Shyam, Kavita (19 September 2007). "Floor-Bored!". Mumbai Mirror. Retrieved 28 January 2013.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  11. ↑ Hazarika, Sneha (24 February 2006). "Reality shows!". The Telegraph. Retrieved 28 January 2013.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  12. ↑ "Convalescing Kiran takes on extra work". Telly Chakkar. 26 April 2006. Retrieved 28 January 2013.
  13. ↑ "Kiran Karmarkar on his role in Darlings, extinction of stardom, Marathi industry not growing like Telugu industry". Hindustan Times. 2 August 2022. Retrieved 10 August 2022.
  14. ↑ "Soapy tales". Retrieved 9 March 2003.
  15. ↑ "Television is a woman dominated industry". Indiantelevision.com. 19 March 2004. Retrieved 28 January 2013.
  16. ↑ "Kiran Karmarkar to do a cameo in Saarrthi". Telly Chakkar. 9 January 2006. Retrieved 28 January 2013.
  17. ↑ "Catch the eliminated jodis on Comedy Circus tonight". Telly Chakkar. 21 July 2007. Retrieved 28 January 2013.[dead link]
  18. ↑ "Kiran 'Om' Karmarkar to play father to Ronit Roy?". Telly Chakkar. 21 April 2008. Archived from the original on 12 January 2012. Retrieved 28 January 2013.
  19. ↑ "Kiran Karmarkar opines lack of promotion is harming Zindagi Kahe Smile Please". Telly Chakkar. 4 January 2012. Archived from the original on 12 February 2012. Retrieved 28 January 2013.
  20. ↑ "Kiran Karmarkar to enter Uttaran". Telly Chakkar. 9 August 2012. Retrieved 28 January 2013.
  21. ↑ "Recreating magic of Khela with Badalte Rishton". The Times of India. 13 March 2013. Archived from the original on 14 November 2013. Retrieved 19 March 2013.

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