3 Articles on Karan Grover !

Did you know there are at least 10 Karans on the small screen? AT presents a checklist

Koffee Time:

Be it films or television, 35-year-old Karan Johar rules the marquee in whichever medium he dabbles in. His inimitable style and wit has ensured that the who's who of the film and television fraternity vie for an invite to his signature talk show - 'Koffee with Karan' .

Pop Star:

A singer, before an actor and an anchor, the hunky Karan Oberoi is one of the 'Band of Boys' . These days, he's as much in the news for hosting 'Antakshari' as he is for his relationship with Mona 'Jassi' Singh.

Boy next door:

This young lad hit it big with Smriti Irani's production - Viruddh, where he has a strong role as Smriti's younger brother . Known to be her blue-eyed boy, Karan Mehra has also done a cameo in Abhishek Bachchan starrer Drona.

Heartthrob:

This 25-year-old chemical engineer from Bombay Institute of Technology has been a model and VJ before he made his small screen debut with the afternoon soap Saarthi. Now Karan Grover is turning heads in the prime time soap Meri Awaaz Ko Mil Gayi Roshni and is shaking a leg with Kavita Kaushik in Nach Baliye 3.

Budding hunk:

Fast becoming an Ekta Kapoor favourite, Karan Patel, who started out playing cameos in Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii and Kasauti Zindagi Kay, is now essaying the male lead in Kasturi, where he plays a rock singer, complete with the attitude . There's been a buzz that love's blossomed on the sets of Kasturi with Karan spending a substantial part of his offscreen time with pretty co-star Amita Chandekar.

Dude with attitude:

Karan Singh Grover might have started off his television debut in a negative role in Kasauti Zindagi Kay, but a year later he's playing the male lead in the Sanjeevani sequel in Dil Mil Gaye.

Chocolate boy:

At 19, Karan Wahi's the youngest Karan on small screen. With his chocolate boy looks, this Delhiite became a heartthrob in the teenage soap Remix. He's also one of those few actors who's reportedly rejected an Ekta Kapoor soap!

Stardust in his eyes:

Karan Panthaky left tellyworld for tinselville. After feeling dissatisfied with his eight-month stint as Ansh in Saarthi, he's now concentrating on films and has even starred in the recently released Marigold. His upcoming projects include a music video.

Also there:

Tina Ambani's nephew Karan Shah broke hearts in the 1980 flick Jawani, followed by a disastrous filmi innings. Last seen as a small screen daddy in Jab Love Hua.

Fire band:

Karan Thapar remains one of the most well known names in the TV news category. Besides his skills in interviewing, he is known for his acerbic remarks and sharp questions on camera.

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TV's 'big' stars 26 May 2008, 0000 hrs IST, KIRTI SETHI , TNN

Today, television is easily the 'big' thing. With Bollywood galaxy's brightest stars turning 'small' and walking off with hefty pay cheques, we thought it was about time we figured out who television's biggest stars really were. We got a few luminaries from television to nominate the small screen superstars. Star next-door: It's a tag that Hussain Kuwajerwala has been wearing effortlessly alongwith his designer shirts for the last seven years. Anchor, actor and television's man with lightening in his feet, the down-to-earth superstar has been doing an afternoon soap for six years! So much so that even rising stars like Saurabh Pandey are full of praise for him: "Hussain sure rocks." Teenie bopper: Yes, in television circles, there's no beating Sharad Malhotra's popularity index right now. This 20-something model-turned-actor got a taste of his popularity when he outlived many capable dancers in Yeh Hai Jalwa (9X). Sharad knows how to make the most of his chocolate boy good looks. For now, even "Bollywood" will have to wait, as the star told us once. Mr Eligible: It was a comeback that most actors can only dream of. But three years on, Ram Kapoor continues to break hearts in Kasamh Se. Ram has struck gold ever since he chose to align his loyalties with Ekta Kapoor. Says wife Gautami, "Ram is immensely popular even abroad. At an award function in London, I saw people going crazy for him." Small superstar : That is a tag that belongs Ronit Bose Roy. Ronit even owns an official fan website which has thousands of fans writing gush, gush letters to him everyday. If Bollywood didn't suit him, Balaji did. From playing grand dad to putting on his dancing shoes for a reality show, Ronit has proved once and for all that size truly doesn't matter. Dr Love: At least that's how Karan Singh Grover is hailed on television. After playing negative roles in Ekta Kapoor shows, this hotel management grad oozes attitude on screen with his tattoo, his rippling biceps and his shirtless act. Queen Bee: Love her, hate her, you can't ignore India's most loved bahu. She might have had a mixed innings as a producer, but no one can put on a better tear-jerking act than Smriti Iraani. They don't call her Ekta Kapoor's 'saviour' for nothing! This Bhabhi rules: Her trademark bindi and warm smile has won Saakshi Tanwar many hearts. Saakshi's got a plum role in the forthcoming Mahabharat and seems content being television's favourite bhabhi for now. Rising star: A talent hunt show finalist, Divyanka Tripathi, might have only one show tucked under her trim belt, but industry veterans say she is poised to go places. Dancing diva: A role in Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi has made Mouni Roy an overnight celeb, with offers of ribbon cuttings and reality shows! Headturner: Sara Khan, all of 18, is instrumental in the soaring TRPs of Sapna....Babul Ki Bidaai.

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Journos have real tough time contacting Karan Singh Grover for this doctor from Dil Mill Gaye never picks up call or replies to SMS. A friend close to him says that Karan's female fans drive him crazy by repeatedly calling or messaging. Grover admitted to staying away from his phone. "Whenever I pick up the phone, just seeing the large number of missed calls scares me from checking them out."

He adds for the irritated scribes, "please give me your number, I will save it and pick up when you call me." Unfortunately, many have tried that, too, and still failed contacting him. Grover's rising graph was confirmed by none other than Star One EVP Ravikant Menon who says that Dr Armaan is the real popular character of Dil Mill Gaye. Hence, Shilpa Anand walking out and being replaced by Sukriti Khandpal will not harm the show, he ends cooling the matter down.