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News18
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
When Special Ops' Karan Tacker ‘Lived In A Godown With My Family'
Last Updated: With consistent effort, taking on diverse roles, and striving for honest performances, Karan Tacker has carved a niche for himself in the entertainment industry. Television heartthrob Karan Tacker is riding high on success after his films, Tanvi: The Great and Special Ops season 2, received rave reviews from audiences and critics. He has been impressing audiences with his versatile acting skills, and fans couldn't move their eyes off the actor. While he is enjoying this high point in his career, do you know his journey to becoming the celebrated actor he is today wasn't without its obstacles? With consistent effort, taking on diverse roles, and striving for honest performances, he has carved a niche for himself in the entertainment industry. Now, he has revealed how he ventured into acting. Sitting down for an interview with an entertainment news portal, the Khakee actor talked about the tough times he and his family faced when they had to leave their home and live in a godown for a year and a half. He also recalled how a customer at his retail outlet suggested he should venture into acting, and once he earned fame with television shows, there was no looking back. Speaking to Bollywood Hungama, he recalled, 'I started a business with my father. My father was already into the distribution of Indian garments. And I started this outlet of retail, Indian and Western clothes with Dad. We had two stores actually just right here in Lokhandwala, and we had one in Juhu. The world hit a recession, you know; there was a big city bank crash that happened. We went bankrupt, we sold our homes, we sold everything that we had, and for a little bit I shifted with my family into our godown because that's the only space that we had to live in." He went on to reveal what made him pursue acting. 'I think we were there for about a year and a half, and we put ourselves together. My dad got a job, my sister got a job, and I got a job at the same time I had started, like there's an auditioning process for flying within airlines, right? You've got to get these pictures done and all that, so I did a bit of that. Fortunately, because I had, like, a retail outlet, people used to come to my store for sourcing garments, so one of them said, 'Why don't you try acting?' That's how it happened," he said. View this post on Instagram A post shared by RK (@rohitkhilnani) Now let's talk about his professional front. Karan Tacker has recently earned widespread recognition for his filmsTanvi: The Great and Special Ops season 2. Both of his projects were released on the same day and have been garnering immense love from the audiences. Tanvi: The Great, directed by Anupam Kher, is an emotional drama where he portrays the role of a father and Captain Samar Raina, an army officer. Backed by Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar under the banners of Kher Studios and Excel Entertainment, the film brings together an ensemble cast including debutante Shubhangi Dutt, Pallavi Joshi, Boman Irani, Jackie Shroff, Arvind Swami, Nasser and Game of Thrones actor Iain Glenn in significant roles. Special Ops season 2, on the other hand, explores the intricate world of cyber terrorism. The movie will show how Artificial Intelligence (AI), if not used appropriately, might be devastating. The gripping action-espionage thriller franchise features a star-studded cast including Himmat Singh (Kay Kay Menon), Farooq Ali (Karan Tacker), Juhi Kashyap (Saiyami Kher), Ruhani Khan (Meher Vij), Avinash (Muzammil Ibrahim), Balakrishna 'Bala' Reddy (Vipul Gupta) and Abbas Sheikh (Vinay Pathak). First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
News18
4 days ago
- Entertainment
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No Fear Of Being ‘Typecast': Karan Tacker On His Dad Roles In Khakee, Tanvi The Great
Last Updated: Breaking stereotypes of being typecast, Karan Tacker embraced fatherly roles on screen, starting with the web show Khakee: The Bihar Chapter. Unlike many actors who hesitate to take on paternal roles, Karan Tacker has wholeheartedly embraced the challenge. After making his debut as a father in the web series Khakee: The Bihar Chapter, he's reprising the role in the upcoming film Tanvi The Great, showcasing his versatility as an actor. But doesn't he fear being typecast? Karan said no! In a recent interview with The Times of India, Karan said, 'I've never really looked at these things from such a micro lens where I feel that once you play a father, then you will only be cast as a father. I don't think I will get typecast. In my next project, I am not playing a father." He elaborated further, saying, 'It's the character you pick. The profession of that character or his age is all peripheral and it doesn't really matter." Drawing inspiration from veteran actor Anupam Kher, Karan Tacker reflected on the importance of role selection. Citing Anupam's bold career choices, Karan noted, 'He started his career playing an old man in Saaransh (1984). I think he was not even 30 years old when he started. I feel all this slotting is in some people's minds. If you can excel in what you do, I don't think these things matter." Tanvi The Great has earned international recognition, defying traditional Bollywood norms. According to Karan, the distinction between mainstream and unconventional cinema has become increasingly blurred, allowing films like Tanvi The Great to break through and resonate globally. He continued, 'What is a typical Bollywood film? Who knew Laapataa Ladies is going to be successful at the box office? Who knew Vicky Donor would be a commercial success? These are all unconventional films that became massive hits and then people started following the narrative. These concept films were never supposed to be commercially viable. Today concept films have become typical Bollywood films." On the work front, Karan Tacker has returned to Neeraj Pandey's Special Ops series for its upcoming season. Special Ops Season 2 was released on July 18. The web series features a star-studded cast including Kay Kay Menon, Prakash Raj and Tahir Raj Bhasin. Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Tanvi The Great actor Karan Tacker on playing a father twice! Says I won't get typecast
Karan Tacker While many actors shy away from playing the role of a father on screen, Karan Tacker has no such qualms. The first time he played a father was in the web show Khakee: The Bihar Chapter. Now, he's taking on a similar role again in the movie Tanvi The Great. Karan says, 'I've never really looked at these things from such a micro lens where I feel that once you play a father, then you will only be cast as a father. I don't think I will get typecast. In my next project, I am not playing a father.' He elaborates further, saying, 'It's the character you pick. The profession of that character or his age is all peripheral and it doesn't really matter.' Karan takes inspiration from his Tanvi The Great co-star, Anupam Kher , who only looked for great roles and marched ahead. He notes, 'He started his career playing an old man in Saaransh (1984). I think he was not even 30 years old when he started. I feel all this slotting is in some people's minds. If you can excel in what you do, I don't think these things matter.' 'Today concept films have become typical Bollywood films ' Tanvi The Great has garnered international acclaim. Though it doesn't fit the mould of a typical commercial Bollywood film, Karan shares that the line between mainstream and unconventional cinema has become blurred. He remarks, 'What is a typical Bollywood film? Who knew Laapataa Ladies is going to be successful at the box office? Who knew Vicky Donor would be a commercial success? These are all unconventional films that became massive hits and then people started following the narrative. These concept films were never supposed to be commercially viable. Today concept films have become typical Bollywood films.'
Mint
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Mint
Tanvi The Great Box Office Collection Day 1: Anupam Kher's directorial falls flat, mints THIS amount
Tanvi The Great Box Office Collection Day 1: Bollywood actor Anupam Kher made his directorial return with the latest film, Tanvi: The Great. The film highlights autism and the Indian Army. While it received a warm response upon premiere at international film festivals, the film opened to a lukewarm response in theatres across India. According to the early estimates of industry tracker Sacnilk, Tanvi The Great did not cross the ₹ 1 crore mark on day 1. It has earned ₹ 40 lakh as per the latest update. However, this isn't the final figure. Anupam Kher's film had an overall 11.05% occupancy on Friday. The occupancy was as follows: The film got fewer screenings across India. The highest number of shows is held in the Delhi NCR region with 132 screenings of Tanvi The Great. In terms of footfall, Mumbai witnessed the highest turnout. The film is clashing with YRF's Saiyaara. Tanvi The Great stars debut actress Shubhangi Dutt. It also has Jackie Shroff, Boman Irani and Karan Tacker in key roles. The film received international praise during its festival run in Cannes, New York, Houston, and London. It has also received standing ovations at special previews held at the National Defence Academy and the Southern Command in Pune. Recently, a special premiere of the film was held in Mumbai. It was attended by several celebs, including Mahesh Bhatt, Gulshan Grover, Soni Razdan, Krushna Abhishek, Karan Tacker, and Chunky Panday, among others. Kher's wife, Kironn Kher, also made a rare appearance at the event alongside her son-actor Sikander Kher. Previously, the film was also screened in Delhi. CM Rekha Gupta and President Droupadi Murmu also attended the screening of the film on different occasions. Calling it an "emotional" moment, Anupam Kher told ANI, "I am very emotional because the President watched our movie. The tagline of our movie is 'Different but no less'... I want to thank our President. When I looked at her after the movie, I saw that she was standing and applauding. There cannot be a bigger honour..." Tanvi The Great is produced by Anupam Kher Studios in association with NFDC. It is distributed globally by Excel Entertainment, led by Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar, and AA Films, led by Anil Thadani.
India Today
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
Sleepless nights, full heart: Karan Tacker on Special Ops 2, Tanvi releasing together
Today marks a significant milestone for actor Karan Tacker as he embraces a rare dual release, with the eagerly awaited second season of 'Special Ops' premiering online and 'Tanvi The Great' hitting cinemas. The actor reacted to having two releases on one day on Instagram and called it 'nerve-racking'.In 'Special Ops', Tacker returns as Farooq Ali, a RAW agent known for his sharp instincts. The series is currently streaming on JioHotstar, and has garnered a loyal audience who are eager to see his character continue the captivating journey begun in the first 'Tanvi The Great' features Tacker in a completely different light as Captain Samar Raina, an Indian Army officer. He plays Tanvi's father in the film. Reflecting on this unique career moment, Tacker shared his feelings in a video on Instagram. He said, "This is the first time in my career that I have two releases on the same day, and I don't know how to receive this. I'm extremely nervous and anxious because the roles are so contrasting, and they're on two completely different platforms - one is a film, the other is on OTT (JioCinema/Hotstar)." He further added, "While I'm excited that the audience hasn't seen me in a year and a half, and now they get to see a lot more of me, at the same time, the reactions have me constantly on my toes and are giving me a lot of sleepless nights. So here's to feeling a lot of gratitude and yeah, I can't wait."Special Ops 2 delves into AI-driven cyber warfare intertwined with classic spy drama. The season raises questions about technology's role in future conflicts and personal 'Tanvi: The Great', despite its ambitious emotional arc, drifts from its promising premise, says our review. It marks the acting debut of Shubhangi Dutt.- EndsYou May Also Like
