Karan Patel
Karan Patel is an Indian television actor and host. He is most famous for his role as Raman Bhalla in the popular Hindi television series Yeh Hai Mohabbatein. He also played the role of Rishabh Bajaj in Kasautii Zindagii Kay 2. Over the years, Karan Patel has become one of the most recognized and celebrated faces on Indian television. Apart from his success in fiction television, Karan Patel has also made his presence felt in reality television. He took part in adventure and competitive reality shows like Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 10 and then in The 50, which is a reality television show based on celebrities from the Indian entertainment industry.
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| Karan Patel in 2026 | |
| Born | 23 November 1983 (age 42) Kolkata, West Bengal, India |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Education | Acting and Dance Training |
| Alma mater | Shiamak Davar Dance Academy |
| Occupation | Actor, Television Host |
| Years active | 2003–present |
| Known for | Yeh Hai Mohabbatein, Kasturi, Kasautii Zindagii Kay 2 |
| Notable works | Kasturi, Yeh Hai Mohabbatein, Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 10 |
| Awards | Zee Gold Award, Indian Television Academy Award |
| Spouse(s) | Ankita Bhargava Patel (m. 2015) |
| Parents | Rashesh Patel (father) |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Website | IMDB |
Early Life and Education
Karan Patel was born on 23 November 1983 in Kolkata, West Bengal, India, to a Gujarati family. His father’s name is Rashesh Patel. Since a young age, Patel has been interested in the performing arts. To develop his skills, he took professional dance training at the Shiamak Davar Dance Academy, which helped him develop his confidence and on-screen presence.
Career
Karan Patel started his acting career in 2003 with Balaji Telefilms. He started his television career with the role of Vigyat in Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii. After that, he appeared in many popular television shows, including Kasautii Zindagii Kay and Kasamh Se.
His first major breakthrough as a lead actor came with the television series Kasturi, in which he portrayed the character Robbie Sabarwal. In 2013, Patel gained massive fame and recognition for his role as Raman Bhalla in Yeh Hai Mohabbatein. The character is iconic and has won him numerous awards and nominations. In 2020, he appeared in the stunt-based reality show Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 10 and The 50 later returned to fiction television with Kasautii Zindagii Kay 2 as Rishabh Bajaj.
Notable Works
- Kasturi
- Yeh Hai Mohabbatein
- Kasautii Zindagii Kay 2
- Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 10
- Nach Baliye 3
- Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 6
- The 50
Achievements and Recognition
Karan Patel has won many awards for his performance in Yeh Hai Mohabbatein. His awards include the Zee Gold Award for Best Actor (Popular) and the Indian Television Academy Award for Best Romantic Actor (Male), among others.
Personal Life
Karan Patel married actress Ankita Bhargava Patel on 3 May 2015 in Mumbai. The couple has their first child on 14 December 2019. Despite being celebrities, Patel and his wife like to keep a private life while still being involved in the television industry.