Interview with Karan Singh Grover

Modeling is tough. Acting is tougher. And working in a reality show that requires hours and hours of rigorous practice sessions simply drains you out. But heartthrob Karan Singh Grover has done it all and is one of the topmost actors in Tellyland today. Prachi Shailendra chats with the heartthrob as he describes his journey from his early modeling days to Dill Mill Gaye to Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa.

Tell us something about your childhood, and growing up.
I'm a Delhi-born munda hailing from Ambala, Haryana. But then I shifted to Al- Khobar, Saudi Arabia where I completed my school education after which I came to India in 2000 to pursue a Degree in Hotel Management from the Institute of Hotel Management in Dadar, Mumbai.

How did you enter Tellyland?
I entered the Gladrags Megamodel Hunt Contest in 2004 where I was awarded the Most Popular Model Award. And then started my acting career with Kitni Mast Hai Zindagi followed by Kasautii Zindagi Ki, Solhah Singaar, and CID before I landed with the role of Dr Armaan in Dill Mill Gaye and then reality shows like Zara Nachke Dikha and Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa.
Your fitness regime…
Oh well, that includes seven hours of cardio every night, thanks to Jhalak! After that if I'm still alive in the morning, then probably an hour or two in the gym.

What do you feel about the female attention showering over you all the time?
What do I say? I consider myself blessed!

Any regrets in life?
Oh no. None at all. God has been really kind to me and I'm very thankful to him for that.

What's your personal style mantra?
Comfort above all.

Any message you would like to give out to youngsters who want to follow your footsteps?
Firstly, please vote for me! Haha…Well, always follow your heart and believe in yourself.