Karan V Grover as an actor is simply amazing and can handle every raw emotion as an actor extremely well.
Karan has had a long acting career in which he has portrayed characters that have been challenging. His suave look anad effortless display has left everyone spellbound. He has made every role that he has played his own with flawless energy and zeal.
Karan V Grover who debuted in Saarrthi has been part of shows Woh Rehne Wali Mehlon Ki, Hum Aapke Hain In Laws, Punar Vivah – Ek Nayi Umeed, Bahu Hamari Rajni_Kant.
Now he is seen playing the role of a renowned doctor Rohit Sippy who has his own uncanny ways of being sarcastic and nosy about things that he dislikes in the Star Plus show Kahaan Hum Kahaan Tum.
His charm as Dr. Rohit Sippy is infectious and his mannerisms make us appreciated Karan more as an actor.
In an exclusive interview with IWMBuzz.com, Karan V Grover gets talking about his role in the Sandiip Sikcand show Kahaan Hum Kahaan Tum, on his long career and the roles that he will like to play.
Excerpts:
Welcome back to the world of TV. What prompted you to take this role of Dr. Rohit Sippy in Kahaan Hum Kahaan Tum?
The fun and intense combination of Rohit Sippy was reason enough for me to take it up. How logically he tries to decode things and how sometimes he is proven wrong by Sonakshi’s (Dipika Kakar) romanticism is quite interesting. Also he has extreme sides to himself especially towards his family.
Kahan Hum Kahaan Tum – what do you have to say about the concept?
I think it is a concept with never ending potential. It is not only unseen and new but also fun and dramatic at the same time.
I look at projects that have a high entertainment quotient and Kahaan Hum Kahaan Tum is a full package that way.
Guess you were the first choice of Sandiip Sikcand for this role? How did he convince you for this?
Well I am indebted to Sandiip for keeping me in mind for this role.
When Sandiip told me about the show and character, there was no convincing required. He himself is so highly invested and has researched the characters so much that you are bound to be impressed by his conviction. Also I look at the projects that have a high entertainment quotient and KHKT is a full package that way.
How would you term Rohit Sippy as a character?
He is not a simple, only positive, all heroic character. He is specific and also difficult to be with. He has his shades of good and definitely a lot of shades of disappointment and arrogance. He has a superiority complex which makes him look down upon a lot of things. He looks at things from a logical progressive perspective but when it comes to love he is very old school.
We love him for his wacky nature and his unpredictable light-hearted reactions to situations. How easy or tough is it to bring this out, that too in a doctor’s character.
To be honest Sandiip Sickand has been so clear and specific with regards to how he wants Rohit Sippy to approach situations that I sometimes just copy his reactions and expressions and luckily get all the compliments. So everything about Rohit Sippy belongs to Sandiip.
You have had a successful career. What are the factors that you look into when you choose a role?
Firstly the team (the makers) that is making the project and their vision matters the most. Secondly, my role in terms of drama and fun should be good. At the end of the day, family should enjoy watching my work.
You look at your best in body. What’s the secret behind this?
Sleep well and watch what you eat (smiles).
I consider imagination as my strength. There’s nothing better than just sitting in a string of imaginary thoughts.
Are you in any way similar to Rohit Sippy?
I share his discomfort around dogs and his dislike for stupidity and tardiness.
We feel you are a very under-rated actor. What do you have to say about it.
You are very kind (folded hands). I cannot control how others rate me – under or over I don’t understand. I am just happy I get to do the work I enjoy, and more importantly others enjoy watching.
What according to you is the strength in the acting acumen that you have?
Imagination I guess would be my strength. There’s nothing better than just sitting in a string of imaginary thoughts.
You are effortless in your acting, whatever role it may be. How will you explain this?
Practice makes you effortless in whatever you choose to do. Practice and expose yourself to all forms of story telling. I would highly recommend it.
How is Dipika Kakar as a co-actor?
Wonderfully positive and involved. She not only adds grace to her part but also is so concerned with what others are doing. Her considerate approach and thoughtfulness shows in her being everyday.
Have you had any regrets in your acting career?
Nope. Not yet.
Karan V Grover, do you think any kind of role has still eluded you?
Every role is eluding when you begin. Then you start wrapping your mind around it. Plus with the help of the right team our job becomes easier and doable.
But I once played a drug addict Rockstar and that did almost push me towards a smoking addiction, but I managed to not get hooked on. P.S. – I DON’T SMOKE.
Do you have a dream role that you long to play?
A superhero like Superman / Batman.
You have worked on the web platform too. How different are TV and web for an actor.
Sandiip Sikcand’s TV experience only adds to his expertise as a creator; hence he effortlessly and efficiently tackles and works around the production challenges. He is someone EVERYONE should most definitely work with.
Well the difference is only in the time you get to shoot. Web has lesser episodes over a longer period of time, like we may shoot 10 episodes over 30-40 days where in TV you would shoot almost 25 episodes in that much time.
As an actor all other parameters remain the same. Involvement, commitment and dedication, passion or preparation and work ethics don’t change as per mediums.
How is it working with Sandiip Sikcand, Karan V Grover?
Sandiip is a very passionate and unpretentious human being and that flows into his writing as well. He is thoughtful and well rounded about his characters. He has a back story for everyone. Plus he is a very talented actor himself (you should see his play), so he can get his point through and convey his writing to actors and directors a lot more effectively.
Plus his TV experience only adds to his expertise as a creator; hence he effortlessly and efficiently tackles and works around the production challenges. He is someone EVERYONE should most definitely work with.
Best of luck for Kahaan Hum Kahaan Tum, Karan V Grover!!
