# Karan Tacker

Karan Tacker (born 11 May 1986) is an Indian actor, model and host known for his portrayal of Viren Singh Vadhera in Star Plus's Ek Hazaaron Mein Meri Behna Hai and Farooq Ali in Hotstar's Special OPS. In 2014, he participated in Colors TV's Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 7.

## Early life

His family is from Punjab. He acquired a degree in Business Management before joining the television space.

## Career

He first appeared in the film Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi in a short role in 2008. He then got his debut role in television show Love Ne Mila Di Jodi playing the lead role of Sameer which aired on STAR One. Karan then appeared in television show Rang Badalti Odhani (2010) as Shaantanu Khandelwal. He then played the lead role in Star Plus popular show Ek Hazaaron Mein Meri Behna Hai (2011) as Viren Singh Vadhera. The show aired last on 13 September 2013.
Karan participated in the popular dance reality show Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa in the 7th Season of the show along with his dance partner Bhavna and was declared first runner up of the show in 2014. Karan has also hosted Halla Bol on Bindass (2014) and The Voice India (2015) that aired on &TV. Karan has also hosted many award shows and events. Karan has appeared in advertisements also. In 2017, Tacker hosted the dance couple reality show Nach Baliye in its ninth season.

## Filmography
### Television

| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 2009–2010 | Love Ne Mila Di Jodi | Sameer Saxena | |
| 2010–2011 | Rang Badalti Odhani | Shantanu Khandelwal | |
| 2011–2013 | Ek Hazaaron Mein Meri Behna Hai | Viren Singh Vadhera | |
| 2011 | Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon? | Himself | Guest |
| 2012 | Punar Vivah | Himself | |
| 2012 | Teri Meri Love Stories | Himself | Guest |
| 2013 | Pyaar Ka Dard Hai Meetha Meetha Pyaara Pyaara | Himself | Guest |
| 2014 | Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 7 | Contestant | 1st runner-up |
| 2014 | Halla Bol | Host | |
| 2014 | Kaun Banega Crorepati 8 | Himself | Guest |
| 2014 | Box Cricket League | Contestant | |
| 2015 | Farah Ki Dawat | Contestant | |
| 2015 | Killerr Karaoke Atka Toh Latkah | Contestant | |
| 2015 | India's Got Talent | Contestant | |
| 2015 | The Voice | Host | |
| 2015 | Strictly Come Dancing 13 | Himself | Guest |
| 2015 | Sarojini - Ek Nayi Pehal | Himself | |
| 2015 | Aaj Ki Raat Hai Zindagi | Himself | Guest |
| 2016 | Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 9 | Himself | Guest |
| 2017 | Nach Baliye 8 | Host | |
| 2017 | Mirchi Top 20 | Host | |
| 2018 | The Remix | Host | |
| 2018 | Bepannah | Himself | Guest |
| 2018 | Ace of Space 1 | Himself | Guest |
| 2018 | Naagin 3 | Himself | Guest |
| 2019 | Kitchen Champion 5 | Contestant | |

### Web series

| Year | Title | Role |
| 2020 | Special OPS | Farooq Ali |
| 2021 | Special Ops 1.5: The Himmat Story | Farooq Ali |
| 2022 | Khakee: The Bihar Chapter | IPS Amit Lodha |
| TBA | Bhay: The Gaurav Tiwari † | TBA |

## Awards and nominations

| Year | Award | Category | Show | Result |
| 2012 | Gold Awards | Most Fit Actor | — | Won |
| 2012 | Indian Television Academy Awards | GR8! Performer Of The Year (Male) | Ek Hazaaron Mein Meri Behna Hai | Nominated |
| 2020 | Gold Glam and Style Awards | Most Fit Actor | — | Won |
| 2023 | Iconic Gold Awards | Power Pack Performer | Khakee: The Bihar Chapter | Won |