Karan Wahi Biography, TV Shows, Age, Net Worth, Awards,

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Karan Wahi’s Biography

Karan Wahi is an Indian model actor and television host. Wahi has also represented Delhi's under-17 cricket team. He began his television career in 2004 with the Star One show Remix. He later appeared in the medical youth show Dill Mill Gayye as Dr. Siddhant Modi. He performed stand-up comedy on Colors TV's Comedy Nights Bachao. 

Wahi appeared on Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 5 Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 8 and Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi - Made in India as well as Nach Baliye Indian Idol and India's Next Superstars. He made his Bollywood debut in Habib Faisal's romantic comedy film Daawat-e-Ishq as a supporting actor (2014).

Karan Wahi’s Age

Karan Wahi’s age is 35 years old. Karan Wahi was born on 9 June 1986 in New Delhi. His zodiac sign is Gemini.

Karan Wahi's Education

Karan Wahi received his early education at Delhi's St. Mark's Senior Secondary Public School. Following that he enrolled in the IILM Institute for graduate studies.

Karan Wahi's Childhood

Karan has enjoyed playing cricket since he was a child. He began playing cricket in school where he represented his school in various cricket tournaments. His love for cricket grew so strong that he decided to pursue a career as a cricketer. He was chosen for the Delhi Under-19 team in 2003 where he played alongside Virat Kohli and Shikhar Dhawan.

Karan Wahi's Family

Karan was born to a Punjabi father and a Kashmiri mother in an upper-middle-class Hindu Brahmin family. His entire family worships Hindu gods and practices Hinduism. Arun Wahi is his father's name and he is a businessman. Veena Wahi is Karan's mother and she is a former vice-principal. In addition to his parents he has an older sister named Priyanka K Bhatia.

Karan Wahi's Girlfriend

Uditi Singh

Karan Wahi and Uditi Singh had planned to marry but something went wrong a few months ago. They'd been dating for a while. He confirmed their breakup but refused to go into further detail.

Karan Wahi's Career

He was chosen for the Delhi Under-19 team in 2003 where he played alongside Virat Kohli and Shikhar Dhawan. However he was forced to leave the game after suffering a major injury during the Under-19 trials. Following that he completed a marketing course in order to join his father's business.

 Later on his father's advice he created a portfolio that was seen by the casting director of the TV show Remix and he was invited to Mumbai for an audition. Finally in 2004 he was cast as Ranveer Sisodia in the TV series Remix which catapulted him to fame.

Karan Wahi's TV Shows

Kasamh Se

Kasamh Se was a Balaji Telefilms Indian soap opera produced by Ekta Kapoor. The show aired on Zee TV from January 16 2006 to March 12 2009. The plot revolves around three sisters: Bani Piya and Rano. Vrindavanam was remade in Malayalam. The show premiered on Asianet in its prime time slot on May 7 2012. The show was moved to a rival Malayalam TV channel Asianet and Surya TV. 

Surya TV currently broadcasts Vrindavanam every weekday from Monday to Friday. When it first aired on Asianet it was called Vrindavanam. However its name was changed from Vrindavanam to Nandanam and its broadcasting was moved from Asianet to Surya TV.

Mere Ghar Aayi Ek Nanhi Pari

Mere Ghar Aayi Ek Nanhi Pari is an Indian television series that debuted on Colors TV on March 9 2009. The plot revolves around a family who has waited 18 years for the birth of a daughter. The plot revolves around Roshan Chawla a popular sweet shopkeeper in Delhi who yearned for a girl from his pregnant daughter-in-law despite the fact that his family was all male. 

And after all his hopes were realized: he had a granddaughter named Chandni for whom he had been waiting for forty years and the entire family rejoices. As she grows older she not only falls in love with Rajveer a charming young man but she also bears the dual responsibility of supporting her father.

Dill Mill Gayye

Dill Mill Gayye is a Star One television series that aired from August 20 2007 to October 29 2010. It was a follow-up to the Star Plus series Sanjivani - A Medical Blessing. The series is available on Disney+ Hotstar as a digital download. The show focuses on a new generation of medical interns with the central conflict being the love story between Dr. Armaan Malik played by Karan Singh Grover and Dr. Riddhima Gupta played by Shilpa Anand before being replaced by Sukirti Kandpal and then Jennifer Winget. 

The series shot many scenes that resembled some Bollywood scenes. The scenes The aur pass and Lonavala between Karan Singh Grover and Shilpa Anand were inspired by the Bollywood film Dil Toh Pagal Hai.

Kuch Toh Log kahenge

Kuch Toh Log Kahenge is a Sony Entertainment Television India Hindi-language romantic comedy/family drama television series. It debuted on October 3 2011 and ended on March 28 2013. The series follows a group of doctors who work at Dr. Kotnis General Hospital in Lucknow. The plot was inspired by the Pakistani television drama Dhoop Kinare. Kuch Toh Log Kahenge is a love story centred on a group of doctors at Dr. Kotnis General Hospital in Lucknow.

Channa Mereya

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Channa Mereya is a Hindi-language romantic drama television series that premiered on Star Bharat on July 5 2022. It is available for digital streaming on Disney+Hotstar. Niyati Fatnani and Karan Wahi star in the film which is produced by Yash A Patnaik and Mamta Patnaik under the banner Beyond Dreams Entertainment. 

The show was canceled on November 12 2022. The plot revolves around a love of cooking and is based on Punjabi culture. Ginni Garewal is a vibrant 24-year-old woman. She lives in her own little bubble of chaos desperate for a resolution to her family problems and the longing for love.

Karan Wahi's Movies

Daawat-e-Ishq

Daawat-e-Ishq is a 2014 Hindi-language romantic comedy film directed by Habib Faisal and produced by Aditya Chopra through Yash Raj Films. Parineeti Chopra and Aditya Roy Kapur star. Sajid-Wajid composed the soundtrack. After Ishaqzaade Habib Faisal and Parineeti Chopra collaborated on Daawat-e-Ishq. 

With this film television actor Karan Wahi made his feature film debut. Anupam Kher was supposed to play the lead. The film was shot in Hyderabad and Lucknow extensively. The film grossed 3.25 crore (US$410 000) on its first day and approximately 12 crore (US$1.5 million) over its first weekend.

Hate Story 4

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Vishal Pandya directed and Sammeer Arora wrote the 2018 Indian Hindi-language revenge thriller film Hate Story 4. Urvashi Rautela Karan Wahi and Vivan Bhatena play the lead roles in the film. Ihana Dhillon a Punjabi film actress makes her Bollywood debut in this film. It is the fourth installment in the Hate Story film series and critics gave it mostly negative reviews. At the box office the film was rated Below Average. 

Tasha confronts Aryan about their intimate photo which was sent to her phone anonymously at the start of the film. Rishma Aryan's girlfriend appears with a gun to murder him. Rishma is shot and killed during a fight.

Karan Wahi's Web Shows

Sacred Games

Sacred Games is a streaming television series in India based on Vikram Chandra's 2006 novel of the same name. Phantom Films' Vikramaditya Motwane and Anurag Kashyap produced and directed India's first Netflix original series. Varun Grover Smita Singh and Vasant Nath adapted the novel. Executive producers for the series included Kelly Luegenbiehl Erik Barmack and Motwane. 

Sartaj Singh is a troubled Mumbai Police inspector looking for validation from a force he despises because of its corruption. Ganesh Gaitonde a notorious crime lord who has been missing for 16 years calls him. He orders Sartaj to save the city in 25 days kicking off a chain of events that will take him deep into India's underworld.

Hundred

Hundred is an Indian action comedy series directed by Ruchi Narain Ashutosh Shah and Taher Shabbir that will premiere on Hotstar's label Hotstar Specials on April 25 2020. It stars Lara Dutta and Rinku Rajguru in lead roles. Netra Patil (Rinku Rajguru) meets ambitious ACP Saumya Shukla (Lara Dutta) and becomes an undercover agent after learning that she has only a hundred days to live due to a terminal illness. 

The pair attempts to complete their objectives in the next hundred days. It includes suspense an emotional roller coaster action scenes and subtle comedy.

Never Kiss Your Best Friend Season 2

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Nakuul Mehta Anya Singh Karan Wahi Jaaved Jaaferi Nikki Walia and Sarah-Jane Dias star in the Indian web series Never Kiss Your Best Friend Season 2. This series is based on the same-named book by Sumrit Shahi. Harsh Dedhia directs and 11:11 Productions produces Never Kiss Your Best Friend. 

This is the second season of Never Kiss Your Best Friend in which the story revolves around two best friends Tanie and Sumer played by Anya Singh and Nakuul Mehta respectively. 
Tanie Brar has experienced a roller coaster of emotions over the last two years and not just because of the pandemic. Tanie was riding high after the success of her first book when she ended her relationship with her best friend turned boyfriend.

Karan Wahi's Career Timeline

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Karan Wahi's Controversies

Karan Wahi And Amisha Patel Controversy

During a Box Cricket League - Punjab (BCL Punjab) match actress Amisha Patel became enraged and called Karan Wahi a Pu**y (Coward). However when asked about the matter in interviews Karan Wahi stated that it was a made-up story.

Karan and Aly Goni Abhishek Verma Controversy

During a match it was reported that actors Karan Aly Goni and Abhishek Verma got into a heated argument. With that incident still fresh in his mind it appears that Karan got into another heated argument on the BCL pitch this time with opposing team members Kishwer Merchant and Firoza Khan.

Karan Wahi's Net Worth

Karan Wahi's primary source of income is his acting and anchoring abilities. According to a news source the actor earns Rs 65 000 per day or episode. His net worth is estimated to be $2 million in 2022.

He has not only appeared in TV shows and movies but he has also done various endorsements for companies such as Chevrolet and Odonil. Karan lives comfortably in Mumbai. According to a news website Wahi drives a stylish black BMW 4 series car

Karan Wahi's Social Work

Karan decided to help the poor and needy by collaborating with non-governmental organisations (NGOs) from across India. Wahi donated the proceeds from endorsements on his social media accounts to various non-profit organisations as part of the initiative. Donations from his social media mostly went to NGOs in cities like Delhi and Mumbai. These organisations provide meals and health care to many underprivileged families.

Karan Wahi's Awards

• Karan Wahi won Indian Telly Awards in 2005 for GR8! Best Newcomer (Male)
• Karan Wahi won Gold Awards in 2013 for Most Fit Actor (Male)
• Karan Wahi won Indian Telly Awards in 2014 for Favourite Host
• Karan Wahi won Indian Television Academy Awards in 2014 for Best Anchor
• Karan Wahi won Gold Awards in 2018 and 2019 for Most Fit Actor (Male)
• Karan Wahi won Indian Television Academy Awards in 2022 for Best OTT Actor Award

10 Interesting facts about Karan Wahi

• Before becoming an actor Karan played cricket for Delhi with Virat Kohli and Shikhar Dhawan.
• He retired from cricket after suffering an injury during the U-19 trials.
• His father encouraged him to create a portfolio which was later seen by a casting director and he later received a call from Mumbai to audition for the role of Ranveer Sisodia in the TV series Remix.
• His mother was the vice-principal at the school where he went to school.
• He and TV actress Priyanka Bassi went to the same school; they were both school captains and she was a year her senior.
• He joined the All Stars Football Club to raise funds for charity and took part in the Gold Charity Soccer Match to benefit young artists.
• He has hosted television shows such as Nach Baliye 5 Indian Idol Junior Nach Baliye 6 Dance India Dance Super Moms India Poochega Sabse Shaana Kaun? and others.
• His father Arun refers to him as the Johnny Depp of the poor because they share the same birthday.
• He is the undisputed selfie king and one of the most popular TV actors on Instagram.
• In 2012 he was a wild-card entry in Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 5 and even his old friend Virat Kohli encouraged people to vote for him on Twitter.
•  He was the first choice to play the lead in the television series Bade Bhaiya ki Dulhaniya but things did not go as planned and he was replaced by Priyanshu Jora.

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