Karan Patel is a prominent Indian television actor, widely recognized for his memorable portrayal of Raman Bhalla in the popular serial “Yeh Hai Mohabbatein.”

Wiki/Biography

Born on November 23, 1983, in Kolkata, West Bengal, Karan Patel’s family roots are in Mumbai. He completed his schooling at Utpal Sanghvi School in Juhu, Mumbai, and went on to graduate from Mithibai College, Mumbai. To hone his acting skills, he attended the prestigious Kishore Namit Kapoor’s Acting School in Mumbai and the London School of Arts in London. As of 2023, he’s around 40 years old.

Physical Appearance

• Height: 5′ 7″
• Weight: 68 kg
• Hair Color: Black
• Eye Color: Black
• Body Measurements: Chest 43″, Waist 32″, Biceps 16″

Family, Caste & Wife

Karan Patel comes from a Gujarati family. His father, Rashesh Patel, is a businessman. He had relationships with actresses Kamya Punjabi and Amita Chandekar before marrying Ankita Bhargava on May 3, 2015. The couple welcomed their daughter, Mehr, on December 14, 2019.

Career

Karan’s television career began with “Kahani Ghar Ghar Ki” in 2000. He played smaller roles in various Balaji Telefilms serials before gaining recognition as Robbie Sabarwal in “Kasturi.” He also had a role in the Bollywood film “City of Gold” in 2010. His breakthrough role came in 2013 with “Yeh Hai Mohabbatein” on Star Plus. Beyond acting, he co-hosted season 7 of the dance show “Nach Baliye” with Rithvik Dhanjani.

Controversies

Karan has been involved in some controversies. One incident involved an altercation with Aparshakti Khurrana during a cricket match. There were also allegations made by actress Payal Rohatgi, which he has denied.

Salary

Karan’s reported salary is approximately ?1.10 lakh per episode. This figure can vary depending on the project.

Favourite Things

• Food: Kebabs and parathas
• Actors: Shah Rukh Khan, Ranveer Singh
• Actress: Madhuri Dixit
• Film: Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge
• Destination: London
• Hobbies: Trekking, working out, and horse riding

Facts

Karan Patel occasionally smokes and drinks. Interestingly, his wife, Ankita Bhargava, played the daughter of his on-screen father-in-law in “Yeh Hai Mohabbatein.” He’s a trained dancer, having studied at Shiamak Davar’s dance classes. He received the Zee Gold Award for Best Actor in 2014 for his performance in “Yeh Hai Mohabbatein.” He counts Drashti Dhami and Mohit Malik among his friends.

Detailed Filmography

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