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{{short description|Indian television actor (born 1968)}}

{{Use Indian English|date=August 2016}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2016}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Kiran Karmarkar
| image = Kiran Karmarkar.jpg
| imagesize =
| birth_name =
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1958|05|02}}
| birth_place = [[Bombay]], Bombay State, India
| occupation = [[Actor]]
| networth =
| yearsactive = 1992–present
| othername =
| spouse = {{marriage|Rinku Dhawan|2002|2019|end=divorce}}
| children =
| website =
}}

'''Kiran Karmarkar''' (born 2 May 1958)<ref>{{Cite web|title=Latest News, Breaking News Today - Bollywood, Cricket, Business, Politics - IndiaToday|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/latest-news-breaking-news-today-bollywood-cricket-business-politics|access-date=2022-01-03|website=India Today|language=en}}</ref> 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]].<ref name=Plan>{{cite news |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2007-09-20/tv/27957576_1_television-smriti-irani-ekta-kapoor |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130216074712/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2007-09-20/tv/27957576_1_television-smriti-irani-ekta-kapoor |url-status=dead |archive-date=16 February 2013 |title=I never plan anything in life:Kiran | date=20 September 2007 | access-date=28 January 2013 |newspaper=[[The Times of India]] | author=Unnithan, Chitra}}</ref>

==Career==
Karmarkar started his acting career through [[Marathi theatre]] Dinmaam in 1989<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=The Who's Who of Mahaabhaarat|url=https://m.rediff.com/movies/2008/jul/09slid11.htm|access-date=|website=Rediff.com}}</ref> 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]].<ref name=Plan/> 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.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.tellychakkar.com/news/kirans-back-kahaani-ghar-ghar-ki | title=Kiran's back in Kahaani Ghar Ghar ki | publisher=Telly Chakkar | date=21 September 2007 | access-date=28 January 2013}}</ref> 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]].<ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_kiran-karmarkar-does-a-sabeer-bhatia_1014299 | title=Kiran Karmarkar does a Sabeer Bhatia | newspaper=[[DNA (newspaper)|DNA]] | date=22 February 2006 | access-date=28 January 2013}}</ref> In 2012, he joined the popular show ''[[Uttaran]]'' playing a negative role of Tej Singh.<ref>{{cite news | url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-12-19/tv/35891443_1_tv-baddies-abhaas-mehta-adaa-khan | archive-url=https://archive.today/20130216070720/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-12-19/tv/35891443_1_tv-baddies-abhaas-mehta-adaa-khan | url-status=dead | archive-date=16 February 2013 | title=TV baddies take their shows to new heights in 2012 | date=19 December 2012 | access-date=28 January 2013 | newspaper=[[The Times of India]] | author=Jambhekar, Shruti}}</ref>

Karmarkar also secured small roles in [[Bollywood]] film. He has also played roles in [[Marathi film]]s 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]].<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.mumbaitheatreguide.com/dramas/Articles/06/apr/26kiran_karmarkar.asp | title=Kiran Karmarkar's comedy act | publisher=Mumbai Theatre Guide | access-date=28 January 2013}}</ref> 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]].<ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.mid-day.com/lifestyle/2010/aug/140810-Play-Shifalli-Shah-Bus-Itna-Sa-Khwab-Hai.htm |newspaper=[[Mid-Day]] |location=Mumbai | title=Peek into the lives of Mr & Mrs Singh | date=14 August 2010 | access-date=25 January 2013 | author=Sharma, Aditi}}</ref> For his role in the film ''Kshanokshani'' he also won the [[Maharashtra State Film Award]].<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.tellychakkar.com/interviews/i-hope-tv-fans-will-my-comedy-kiran-karmarkar | title=I hope TV fans will like my comedy - Kiran Karmarkar | date=16 December 2011 | access-date=28 January 2013}}</ref> Soon, Kiran will be portraying a role in the upcoming [[StarPlus]] series, Zindagi Mere Ghar Aana.

==Personal life==
Karmarkar was married to actress Rinku Dhawan<ref name=Plan/> who played his sister in the show ''Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii''.<ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.mumbaimirror.com/printarticle.aspx?page=comments&action=translate&sectid=12&contentid=2007091920070919025420953e22e2233&subsite= | title=Floor-Bored! | newspaper=[[Mumbai Mirror]] | date=19 September 2007 | access-date=28 January 2013 | author=Shyam, Kavita | url-status=dead | archive-url=https://archive.today/20130216121230/http://www.mumbaimirror.com/printarticle.aspx?page=comments&action=translate&sectid=12&contentid=2007091920070919025420953e22e2233&subsite= | archive-date=16 February 2013 | df=dmy-all }}</ref><ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1060224/asp/etc/story_5864676.asp | archive-url=https://archive.today/20120914151354/http://www.telegraphindia.com/1060224/asp/etc/story_5864676.asp | url-status=dead | archive-date=14 September 2012 | title=Reality shows! | newspaper=[[The Telegraph (Calcutta)|The Telegraph]] | date=24 February 2006 | access-date=28 January 2013 | author=Hazarika, Sneha}}</ref>

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

== Filmography ==
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! 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''<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.tellychakkar.com/news/convalescing-kiran-takes-extra-work | title=Convalescing Kiran takes on extra work | publisher=Telly Chakkar | date=26 April 2006 | access-date=28 January 2013}}</ref> || || Play ||
|-
| 2007
| ''[[Just Married (2007 film)|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 (film series)|Force]]''
| Tahir Mirza
|
|
|-
| 2012
| ''[[Shanghai (2012 film)|Shanghai]]''
| Janardhan Purshottamdas Sawant alias Deshnayak
|
|
|-
| 2012
| ''[[Chakravyuh (2012 film)|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 (2014 film)|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 (film)|Kanha]]''
| Madhu
| Marathi film
|
|-
| 2016
| ''[[Family Katta]]''
| Nishikant
| Marathi film
|
|-
| 2017
| ''[[Aamhi Doghi]]''
| Jagdish Sardesai
| Marathi film
|
|-
| 2018
|''Double Game''
|
| Television movie
|
|-
| 2021
| ''[[June (2021 film)|June]]''
| Neel's Father
| Marathi film
|
|-
|2022
|''[[Darlings (film)|Darlings]]''<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-08-02 |title=Kiran Karmarkar on his role in Darlings, extinction of stardom, Marathi industry not growing like Telugu industry |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/kiran-karmarkar-on-his-role-in-darlings-extinction-of-stardom-marathi-industry-101659402870929.html |access-date=2022-08-10 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en}}</ref>
|Ticket collector Damle
|Hindi film
|
|-
|2023
|''[[Sajini Shinde Ka Viral Video]]''
|Yashwant Desai
|Hindi film
|
|-
|2024
|''[[Article 370 (film)|Article 370]]''
|Home Minister
|Hindi film
|
|-
|2025
|''[[Chhaava]]''
| Annaji Datto Sachiv
|Hindi film
|
|-
|}

== Television ==
{| class="wikitable sortable"
! Year
! Serial
! Role
|-
| 1995
| ''[[Mano Ya Na Mano (1995 TV series)|Mano Ya Na Mano]]''
|
|-
| 1995
| Padosan
|
|-
| 1996–1998
| ''[[Itihaas (TV series)|Itihaas]]''
|
|-
|
| ''[[Aahat (Indian TV series)|Aahat]]''
|
|-
| 1999–2000
| ''[[Abhimaan (TV series)|Abhimaan]]''
| Sukhdev Mehra
|-
| 2000–2002
| ''[[Ghar Ek Mandir (TV series)|Ghar Ek Mandir]]''
| Rajesh
|-
| 2000–2005; 2007–2008
| ''[[Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii]]''
| Om Agarwal / Rishabh Rai Chaudhary
|-
| 2003
| Ghar Sansaar<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/2003/20030309/spectrum/tv.htm|title=Soapy tales|access-date=2003-03-09}}</ref>
| Advocate Ajay Chaudhary
|-
| 2004–2005
| ''[[Kkehna Hai Kuch Mujhko]]''<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.indiantelevision.com/interviews/y2k4/actor/kiran_k.htm | title=Television is a woman dominated industry | publisher=Indiantelevision.com | date=19 March 2004 | access-date=28 January 2013}}</ref>
| Nishchay Kapoor
|-
| 2006
| ''[[Saarrthi]]''<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.tellychakkar.com/news/kiran-karmarkar-do-cameo-saarrthi | title=Kiran Karmarkar to do a cameo in Saarrthi | publisher=Telly Chakkar | date=9 January 2006 | access-date=28 January 2013}}</ref>
| Bhujang Ahuja
|-
| 2006
| ''[[Thodi Si Zameen Thoda Sa Aasmaan]]''
| Sudhanshu
|-
| 2007
| ''[[Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai]]''
|
|-
| 2007
| ''[[Comedy Circus]]''<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.tellychakkar.com/news/catch-eliminated-jodis-comedy-circus-tonight | title=Catch the eliminated jodis on Comedy Circus tonight. | publisher=Telly Chakkar | date=21 July 2007 | access-date=28 January 2013 }}{{Dead link|date=February 2026 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }}</ref>
| Contestant
|-
| 2008
| ''[[Kahaani Hamaaray Mahaabhaarat Ki]]''<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.tellychakkar.com/news/kiran-om-karmarkar-play-father-ronit-roy | title=Kiran 'Om' Karmarkar to play father to Ronit Roy? | publisher=Telly Chakkar | date=21 April 2008 | access-date=28 January 2013 | archive-date=12 January 2012 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120112004724/http://www.tellychakkar.com/news/kiran-om-karmarkar-play-father-ronit-roy | url-status=dead }}</ref>
| Maharaj [[Shantanu]]
|-
| 2011–2012
| Zindagi Kahe – Smile Please <ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.tellychakkar.com/news/kiran-karmarkar-opines-lack-promotion-harming-zindagi-kahe-smile-please | title=Kiran Karmarkar opines lack of promotion is harming Zindagi Kahe Smile Please | publisher=Telly Chakkar | date=4 January 2012 | access-date=28 January 2013 | archive-date=12 February 2012 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120212194937/http://www.tellychakkar.com/news/kiran-karmarkar-opines-lack-promotion-harming-zindagi-kahe-smile-please | url-status=dead }}</ref>
|
|-
| 2012–2013
| ''[[Uttaran]]''<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.tellychakkar.com/news/kiran-karmarkar-enter-uttaran | title=Kiran Karmarkar to enter Uttaran | publisher=Telly Chakkar | date=9 August 2012 | access-date=28 January 2013}}</ref>
| Tej Singh Bundela
|-
| 2013
| ''[[Badalte Rishton Ki Dastaan]]''<ref> {{cite news | url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-03-13/tv/37682240_1_additi-gupta-kiran-karmarkar-mona-ambegaonkar | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131114015608/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-03-13/tv/37682240_1_additi-gupta-kiran-karmarkar-mona-ambegaonkar | url-status=dead | archive-date=14 November 2013 | title=Recreating magic of Khela with Badalte Rishton | date=13 March 2013 | newspaper=[[The Times of India]] | access-date=19 March 2013}}</ref>
| Balraj Asthana
|-
| 2014–2015
| ''[[Pukaar (Indian TV series)|Pukaar]]''
| Advocate Ashok Pradhan
|-
| 2016
| ''[[Tamanna (TV series)|Tamanna]]''
| Deepak Solanki
|-
| rowspan = "2" | 2017
| ''[[Dhhai Kilo Prem]]''
| Pankaj Sharma
|-
| ''[[Rudram (TV series)|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
|-
|2025
|''[[Mandala Murders]]''
| Naveen Desai
|-
| 2025
| ''[[Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2]]''
| Om Agarwal
|-
|}

== See also ==
* [[List of Indian television actors]]

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
{{commons category}}
* {{IMDb name|3245943}}
* [http://www.tellychakkar.com/news/kiran-karmarkar-unplugged Interview]

{{Indian Telly Award Best Lead Actor}}
{{Indian Telly Award Best Negative Actor}}

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[[Category:Male actors in Hindi cinema]]
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[[Category:Male actors in Marathi cinema]]
[[Category:21st-century Indian male actors]]

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