Kiran Karmarkar (born 2 May 1958)[1] 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.[2]

Kiran Karmarkar
Born (1958-05-02) 2 May 1958 (age 66)
NationalityIndian
OccupationActor
Years active1992–present
Spouse
Rinku Dhawan
(m. 2002; div. 2019)

Career

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Karmarkar started his acting career through Marathi theatre Dinmaam in 1989[3] and later various cameos on television and commercial advertisements he appeared in his debut marathi film Name Nishpaap with legendary marathi actor Yashwant dutt, Vinay Apte, Suhas Joshi. His first major role came in the show Ghar Ek Mandir directed by Ekta Kapoor.[2] 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.[4] 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.[5] In 2012, he joined the popular show Uttaran playing a negative role of Tej Singh.[6]

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.[7] 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.[8] For his role in the film Kshanokshani he also won the Maharashtra State Film Award.[9] Soon, Kiran will be portraying a role in the upcoming StarPlus series, Zindagi Mere Ghar Aana.

Personal life

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Karmarkar is married to actress Rinku Dhawan[2] who played his sister in the show Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii.[10][11]

The couple separated in 2017 after 15 years of marriage and filed for divorced in 2019. The duo have one son.

Filmography

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Year Title Role Medium Notes
1992 Nishpaap Satish Gaikwad Marathi film
1994 Yadnya Marathi film
2001 Shirdi Sai Baba Blind man who sees after Saibaba's miracle
2004 Thoda Tum Badlo Thoda Hum Raju's Father
2006 Kachche Dhage Play
2006 Merra Naam Joker[12] Play
2007 Just Married Rohit
2009 Rangiberangi Ram Dandekar Marathi film
2009 Kshanokshani Chief Minister Marathi film
2010 Pankh
2010 Raajneeti Mr. Sharma, Superintendent of Police
2010 Aaghaat Dr. Deshpande Marathi film
Salim Aarif Play
Humsafar Play
Bas Itna Sa Khwab Hai...! Play
Shaadi Ki Home Delivery Play
2011 Force Tahir Mirza
2012 Shanghai
2012 Chakravyuh Home Minister
2012 Aarohi Gosht Tighanchi Mandar Apte Marathi film
2013 Pune 52 Prasad Sathe Marathi film
2014 Anudini Marathi film
2014 A Rainy Day Mr. Rao Marathi film
2014 Bhatukali Shantanu Atre Marathi film
2015 Crazy Cukkad Family
2015 Janiva Milind Deshpande Marathi film
2016 Shasan Marathi film
2016 Jai Gangaajal Ramakant Choudhary
2016 Kanha Madhu Marathi film
2016 Family Katta Nishikant Marathi film
2017 Aamhi Doghi Jagdish Sardesai Marathi film
2018 Double Game Television movie
2021 June Neel's Father Marathi film
2022 Darlings[13] Ticket collector Damle Hindi film
2023 Sajini Shinde Ka Viral Video Yashwant Desai Hindi film
2024 Article 370 Home Minister Hindi film

Television

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Year Serial Role
1995 Mano Ya Na Mano
1995 Padosan
1996–1998 Itihaas
Aahat
1999–2000 Abhimaan Sukhdev Mehra
2000–2002 Ghar Ek Mandir Rajesh
2000–2005; 2007–2008 Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii Om Agarwal / Rishabh Rai Chaudhary
2003 Ghar Sansaar[14] Advocate Ajay Chaudhary
2004–2005 Kkehna Hai Kuch Mujhko[15] Nishchay Kapoor
2006 Saarrthi[16] Bhujang Ahuja
2006 Thodi Si Zameen Thoda Sa Aasmaan Sudhanshu
2007 Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai
2007 Comedy Circus[17] Contestant
2008 Kahaani Hamaaray Mahaabhaarat Ki[18] Maharaj Shantanu
2011–2012 Zindagi Kahe – Smile Please [19]
2012–2013 Uttaran[20] Tej Singh Bundela
2013 Badalte Rishton Ki Dastaan[21] Balraj Asthana
2014–2015 Pukaar Advocate Ashok Pradhan
2016 Tamanna Deepak Solanki
2017 Dhhai Kilo Prem Pankaj Sharma
Rudram Mr. Makhija
2019–2020 Ishaaron Ishaaron Mein Prakash Srivastav
2021 Bawara Dil Yashwant Lashkare
2021–2022 Zindagi Mere Ghar Aana Krishnakant Sehgal
2022 Spy Bahu Suryakant Sharma

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Latest News, Breaking News Today - Bollywood, Cricket, Business, Politics - IndiaToday". India Today. Retrieved 3 January 2022.
  2. ^ a b c 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.
  3. ^ "The Who's Who of Mahaabhaarat". Rediff.com.
  4. ^ "Kiran's back in Kahaani Ghar Ghar ki". Telly Chakkar. 21 September 2007. Retrieved 28 January 2013.
  5. ^ "Kiran Karmarkar does a Sabeer Bhatia". DNA. 22 February 2006. Retrieved 28 January 2013.
  6. ^ 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.
  7. ^ "Kiran Karmarkar's comedy act". Mumbai Theatre Guide. Retrieved 28 January 2013.
  8. ^ Sharma, Aditi (14 August 2010). "Peek into the lives of Mr & Mrs Singh". Mid-Day. Mumbai. Retrieved 25 January 2013.
  9. ^ "I hope TV fans will like my comedy - Kiran Karmarkar". 16 December 2011. Retrieved 28 January 2013.
  10. ^ Shyam, Kavita (19 September 2007). "Floor-Bored!". Mumbai Mirror. Archived from the original on 16 February 2013. Retrieved 28 January 2013.
  11. ^ Hazarika, Sneha (24 February 2006). "Reality shows!". The Telegraph. Archived from the original on 14 September 2012. Retrieved 28 January 2013.
  12. ^ "Convalescing Kiran takes on extra work". Telly Chakkar. 26 April 2006. Retrieved 28 January 2013.
  13. ^ "Kiran Karmarkar on his role in Darlings, extinction of stardom, Marathi industry not growing like Telugu industry". Hindustan Times. 2 August 2022. Retrieved 10 August 2022.
  14. ^ "Soapy tales". Retrieved 9 March 2003.
  15. ^ "Television is a woman dominated industry". Indiantelevision.com. 19 March 2004. Retrieved 28 January 2013.
  16. ^ "Kiran Karmarkar to do a cameo in Saarrthi". Telly Chakkar. 9 January 2006. Retrieved 28 January 2013.
  17. ^ "Catch the eliminated jodis on Comedy Circus tonight". Telly Chakkar. 21 July 2007. Retrieved 28 January 2013.
  18. ^ "Kiran 'Om' Karmarkar to play father to Ronit Roy?". Telly Chakkar. 21 April 2008. Retrieved 28 January 2013.
  19. ^ "Kiran Karmarkar opines lack of promotion is harming Zindagi Kahe Smile Please". Telly Chakkar. 4 January 2012. Retrieved 28 January 2013.
  20. ^ "Kiran Karmarkar to enter Uttaran". Telly Chakkar. 9 August 2012. Retrieved 28 January 2013.
  21. ^ "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.
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