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Kiran Karmarkar
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Kiran Karmarkar | |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Spouse(s) | Rinku Dhawan |
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]
Career[edit]
Karmarkar started his acting career through Marathi theatre Dinmaam in 1989[2] 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.[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.[3] 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.[4] In 2012, he joined the popular show Uttaran playing a negative role of Tej Singh.[5]
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.[6] 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.[7] For his role in the film Kshanokshani he also won the Maharashtra State Film Award.[8] Soon, Kiran will be portraying a role in the upcoming StarPlus series, Zindagi Mere Ghar Aana.
Personal life[edit]
Karmarkar is married to actress Rinku Karmarkar née Dhawan[1] who played his sister in the show Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii.[9][10]
The couple separated in 2017 after 15 years of marriage and filed for divorced in 2019. The duo have one son.
Selected filmography[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Medium | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Nishpaap | Satish Gaikwad | Marathi film | |
| 1995 | Mano Ya Na Mano | Tv series | ||
| 1995 | Padosan | TV series | ||
| 1996 | Itihaas | TV series | Aired on Doordarshan | |
| 2000 | Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii | Om Agarwal / Rishab Rai chaudhry | TV series | Aired on Star Plus |
| 2004 | Thoda Tum Badlo Thoda Hum | Raju's father | Film | |
| 2004 | Kkehna Hai Kuch Mujhko[11] | Nishchay Kapoor | TV series | |
| 2006 | Saarrthi[12] | Bhujang Ahuja | TV series | Aired on Star Plus Guest appearance |
| 2006 | Thodi Si Zameen Thoda Sa Aasmaan | Sudhanshu | TV series | Aired on Star Plus |
| 2006 | Kachche Dhage | Play | ||
| 2006 | Merra Naam Joker[13] | Play | ||
| 2007 | Comedy Circus[14] | Contestant | TV series | |
| 2007 | Just Married | Film | ||
| 2008 | Kahaani Hamaaray Mahaabhaarat Ki[15] | Shantanu | TV series | Aired on 9X |
| 2009 | Kshanokshani | Chief Minister | Film | Marathi language |
| 2010 | Raajneeti | Sharma, Supritendent of Police | Film | |
| 2010 | Aaghaat | Dr. Deshpande | Film | Marathi language |
| 2010 | Pankh | Film | ||
| Salim Aarif | Play | |||
| Humsafar | Play | |||
| Bas Itna Sa Khwab Hai...! | Play | |||
| Shaadi Ki Home Delivery | Play | |||
| 2011 | Zindagi Kahe – Smile Please[16] | TV series | Aired on Life OK | |
| 2012 | Chakravyuh | Home Minister | Film | |
| 2012 | Shanghai | Film | ||
| 2012 | Aarohi Gosht Tighanchi | Film | Marathi language | |
| 2012-2013 | Uttaran[17] | Tej Singh Bundela | TV series | Aired on Colors TV |
| 2013 | Pune 52 | Film | Marathi language | |
| 2013 | Badalte Rishton Ki Daastan[18] | TV series | Aired on Zee TV | |
| 2014 | Bhatukali (2014 film) | Shantanu | Film | Marathi language |
| 2015 | Shasan | Film | Marathi language | |
| 2015 | Janiva | Milind Deshpande | Film | Marathi language |
| 2016 | Tamanna (TV series) | Deepak Solanki | TV series | Aired on STAR PLUS |
| 2016 | Family Katta | Film | Marathi language | |
| 2017 | Dhhai Kilo Prem | Pankaj | TV series | Aired on STAR PLUS |
| 2017 | Rudram | Mr. Makhija | TV series | Marathi |
| 2019-2020 | Ishaaron Ishaaron Mein | Prakash Srivastav | TV Series | Aired in SET India |
| 2021 | Zindagi Mere Ghar Aana | Role TBA | TV Series | To Be Aired In StarPlus |
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Unnithan, Chitra (20 September 2007). "I never plan anything in life:Kiran". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 16 February 2013. Retrieved 28 January 2013.
- ↑ "The Who's Who of Mahaabhaarat". Rediff.com.
- ↑ "Kiran's back in Kahaani Ghar Ghar ki". Telly Chakkar. 21 September 2007. Retrieved 28 January 2013.
- ↑ "Kiran Karmarkar does a Sabeer Bhatia". DNA. 22 February 2006. Retrieved 28 January 2013.
- ↑ Jambhekar, Shruti (19 December 2012). "TV baddies take their shows to new heights in 2012". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 16 February 2013. Retrieved 28 January 2013.
- ↑ "Kiran Karmarkar's comedy act". Mumbai Theatre Guide. Retrieved 28 January 2013.
- ↑ Sharma, Aditi (14 August 2010). "Peek into the lives of Mr & Mrs Singh". Mid-Day. Mumbai. Retrieved 25 January 2013.
- ↑ "I hope TV fans will like my comedy - Kiran Karmarkar". 16 December 2011. Retrieved 28 January 2013.
- ↑ Shyam, Kavita (19 September 2007). "Floor-Bored!". Mumbai Mirror. Archived from the original on 16 February 2013. Retrieved 28 January 2013.
- ↑ Hazarika, Sneha (24 February 2006). "Reality shows!". The Telegraph. Retrieved 28 January 2013.
- ↑ "Television is a woman dominated industry". Indiantelevision.com. 19 March 2004. Retrieved 28 January 2013.
- ↑ "Kiran Karmarkar to do a cameo in Saarrthi". Telly Chakkar. 9 January 2006. Retrieved 28 January 2013.
- ↑ "Convalescing Kiran takes on extra work". Telly Chakkar. 26 April 2006. Retrieved 28 January 2013.
- ↑ "Catch the eliminated jodis on Comedy Circus tonight". Telly Chakkar. 21 July 2007. Retrieved 28 January 2013.
- ↑ "Kiran 'Om' Karmarkar to play father to Ronit Roy?". Telly Chakkar. 21 April 2008. Retrieved 28 January 2013.
- ↑ "Kiran Karmarkar opines lack of promotion is harming Zindagi Kahe Smile Please". Telly Chakkar. 4 January 2012. Retrieved 28 January 2013.
- ↑ "Kiran Karmarkar to enter Uttaran". Telly Chakkar. 9 August 2012. Retrieved 28 January 2013.
- ↑ {Balraj Asthana} "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.