Karan Aanand


Karan Aanand is an Indian actor and producer who is known for his work in Hindi films. He made his on-screen debut in 2014 with Ali Abbas Zafar's Gunday. Aanand was praised for his performances in the films Kick, Baby and Lupt.

Early life

Aanand was born in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, India. He completed his schooling at KP Inter College and completed his graduation from Allahabad University. He holds a black belt in Hapkido.

Career

After moving to Mumbai, Aanand joined the theatre group Ekjut. In the year 2009, he debuted on the small screen with the TV serial Chittod Ki Rani Padmini Ka Johur and worked there for a long time. In 2011, he played a supporting role in a Bengali film, Ami Shubhash Bolchi. During this time, he produced the Doordarshan serial Kabhi To Mil Ke Sab Bolo and was also the lead actor in it. In 2014, he made his debut in Hindi cinema with the film Gunday, and after that, he played the role of Anil Sharma in Sajid Nadiadwala's film Kick in the same year.
In the year 2015, he gained recognition in the film industry with his role of Jamal in Neeraj Pandey's Baby, and in the same year, he appeared in Madhur Bhandarkar's Calendar Girls. Additionally, a serial, Ek Lakshya, based on the attraction of women towards the army, was produced on Doordarshan.

Filmography

YearTitleRoleNotesRef
2009Chittod Ki Rani Padmini Ka JohurUnknown
2011Ami Shubhash BolchiKaran
2012Kabhi To Mil Ke Sab BoloKaran/Vijay
2014GundayDutta
2014KickAnil Sharma
2015BabyJamal/Spy
2015Calendar GirlsPalash Bose
2015Ek lakshya
2018LuptRahul Saxena
2018Thugs of HindostanRebel
2019Rangeela RajaYuvraj/IAS Officer
2020AainaHimself
2021It's OverDirector
2021Color BlackBasit
2023OMG 2Praful Maheshwari-
2023Jaaiye Aap Kahan JaayengeKishan