Kiran Karmarkar

Kiran Karmarkar
Residence	Mumbai
Nationality	Indian
Occupation	Actor
Religion	Hinduism
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

Karmarkar started his acting career through Marathi theatre and various cameos on television and commercial advertisements. 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.^[2] 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.^[3] In 2012, he joined the popular show Uttaran playing a negative role of Tej Singh.^[4]

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.^[5] 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.^[6] For his role in the film Kshanokshani he also won the Maharashtra State Film Award.^[7]

Personal life

Karmarkar is married to actress Rinku Dhawan née Karmarkar^[1] who played his sister in the show Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii.^[8][9]

Selected filmography

Year	Title	Role	Medium	Notes
	Ghar Ek Mandir		TV series
	Padosan		TV series
	Itihaas		TV series	Aired on Doordarshan
2000	Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii	Om Agarwal	TV series	Aired on Star Plus
2004	Thoda Tum Badlo Thoda Hum	Raju's father	Film
2004	Kkehna Hai Mujhko[10]	Nishchay Kapoor	TV series
2006	Saarrthi[11]	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[12]		Play
2007	Comedy Circus[13]	Contestant	TV series
2007	Just Married		Film
2008	Kahaani Hamaaray Mahaabhaarat Ki[14]	Shantanu	TV series	Aired on 9X
2009	Kshanokshani	Chief Minister	Film	Marathi language
2010	Raajneeti	SP Sharma	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[15]		TV series	Aired on Life OK
2012	Chakravyuh	Home Minister	Film
2012	Shanghai		Film
2012	Aarohi Gosht Tighanchi		Film	Marathi language
2012	Uttaran[16]	Tej Singh Baldev Singh Bundela	TV series	Aired on Colors TV
2013	Pune 52		Film	Marathi language
2013	Badalte Rishton Ki Daastan[17]		TV series	Aired on Zee TV
2015	Shasan		Film	Marathi language

References

1. Unnithan, Chitra (September 20, 2007). "=I never plan anything in life:Kiran". Times of India. Retrieved January 28, 2013.
2. "Kiran's back in Kahaani Ghar Ghar ki". Telly Chakkar. September 21, 2007. Retrieved January 28, 2013.
3. "Kiran Karmarkar does a Sabeer Bhatia". DNA. February 22, 2006. Retrieved January 28, 2013.
4. Jambhekar, Shruti (December 19, 2012). "TV baddies take their shows to new heights in 2012". Times of India. Retrieved January 28, 2013.
5. "Kiran Karmarkar's comedy act". Mumbai Theatre Guide. Retrieved January 28, 2013.
6. Sharma, Aditi (August 14, 2010). "Peek into the lives of Mr & Mrs Singh". Mumbai: Mid Day. Retrieved January 25, 2013.
7. "I hope TV fans will like my comedy - Kiran Karmarkar". December 16, 2011. Retrieved January 28, 2013.
8. Shyam, Kavita (September 19, 2007). "Floor-Bored!". Mumbai Mirror. Retrieved January 28, 2013.
9. Hazarika, Sneha (February 24, 2006). "Reality shows!". The Telegraph. Retrieved January 28, 2013.
10. "Television is a woman dominated industry". Indiantelevision.com. March 19, 2004. Retrieved January 28, 2013.
11. "Kiran Karmarkar to do a cameo in Saarrthi". Telly Chakkar. January 9, 2006. Retrieved January 28, 2013.
12. "Convalescing Kiran takes on extra work". Telly Chakkar. April 26, 2006. Retrieved January 28, 2013.
13. "Catch the eliminated jodis on Comedy Circus tonight.". Telly Chakkar. July 21, 2007. Retrieved January 28, 2013.
14. "Kiran ‘Om’ Karmarkar to play father to Ronit Roy?". Telly Chakkar. April 21, 2008. Retrieved January 28, 2013.
15. "Kiran Karmarkar opines lack of promotion is harming Zindagi Kahe Smile Please". Telly Chakkar. January 4, 2012. Retrieved January 28, 2013.
16. "Kiran Karmarkar to enter Uttaran". Telly Chakkar. August 9, 2012. Retrieved January 28, 2013.
17. {Balraj Asthana} "Recreating magic of Khela with Badalte Rishton". Times of India. March 13, 2013. Retrieved March 19, 2013.

External links

• Kiran Karmarkar at the Internet Movie Database
• Interview