Karan Patel was born on November 23, 1983. He hails from a Gujarati family from Kolkata. However, he did his schooling and further studies from Mumbai. The actor, best known as Yeh Hai Mohabbatein's Raman, went to Utpal Shanghvi School in Juhu, Mumbai, and later graduated from Mithibai College, Mumbai. (All photos: Karan Patel's Instagram account)

Karan Patel learnt acting from the Kishore Namit Patel Acting Institute. Karan polished his acting skills at the University of Arts in London.

In 2000, Karan Patel began his acting career with the popular television show Kahanii Ghar Ghar Ki. He even had a small role in the TV series Kasautii Zindagii Kay in 2005. He went on to work in serials like Kesar, Kavvyanjali, Kasamh Se, Karam Apna Apna among many others.

Karan Patel bagged the lead role on the series Kasturi in 2007. The show ran for two years during which Karan became popular with the viewers.

In the meanwhile, Karan Patel participated in the celebrity dance reality show Nach Baliye - Season 3 (2007) with his (then) girlfriend Amita Chandekar.

In 2008, Karan Patel also hosted the reality show Kaho Na Yaar Hai (2008).

In 2010, Karan Patel made his silver-screen debut with Mahesh Manjrekar's City of Gold. The name of the Marathi version of this film is Lalbaug Parel, while the Hindi version was released as City of Gold.

In 2013, he signed Ekta Kapoor's Yeh Hai Mohabbatein (YHM) which became a game-changer in Karan Patel's career. When Yeh Hai Mohabbatein crossed 1,500 episodes, in August 2018, Karan Patel credited Kapoor's vision, the show's connect with masses for success.

Karan Patel, after being part of YHM for over seven years, said he has had a lot of creative hiccups on set with Ekta Kapoor and the creatives. He said, 'There are times when I am not convinced about something and make the team see my point of view, and vice versa. We always talk it out. Eventually, everyone wants what is best for the show.'

Having played Raman (his character name in YHM) for so many years, when asked if it gets repetitive, Karan Patel said, 'There are times when I think, 'How much more can I explore Raman as a character?' But I have made the part my own by infusing my personal traits into him. I try to make Raman relatable to viewers. We don't use stereotypical lines either, we use Hinglish on the show.'

While he was a part of YHM, Karan Patel made sure to also be part of reality shows in the form of a contestant or a host! He turned host for Nach Baliye 7 in 2015 and Gumrah (season 5).

Karan Patel has won many awards ranging from 'Favourite New Member' to 'Best Actor' in his acting career thus far.

On the personal front, Karan Patel dated actress Amita Chandekar. The couple met on the sets of their show Kasturi and went on to participate in 'Nach Baliye' as a couple. However, after the dance reality show, Karan and Amita ended their relationship.

Karan Patel also dated actress Kamya Panjabi. However, the couple split a few months before the YHM actor announced his engagement with actress Ankita Bhargava.

Karan Patel wed actress Ankita Bhargava on May 3, 2015. Talking about his relationship with Ankita, Karan said he is not a very romantic person. Said Karan, 'I am pathetic when it comes to romance. Ankita is my best friend. We understand each other without having to verbalise our thoughts - she knows exactly how to handle me when I am irked. I know how not to rub her the wrong way.'

When asked how has Ankita changed his life, Karan Patel said, 'She makes me want to come back home. I used to party and drink, seven days a week, but now it happens only once a week. I have become more health-conscious thanks to her. She makes me a better person.'

Karan Patel and Ankita Bhargava braved an unfortunate miscarriage in June 2018. Talking about the same, he said, 'We are in a positive state of mind. We want to start a family and are already planning for it. The incident is behind us. It's a film that didn't release, but the show must go on.'

The actor had quit Yeh Hai Mohabbatein in July 2019 to take part in the reality show Khatron Ke Khiladi. Karan, who played the lead role in the serial, was replaced by Chaitanya Choudhry. However, went back to the much-loved show, after the reality show. He shared a photo on Instagram with the caption, 'Aa raha hu mai...' Wifey Ankita commented on the post saying, 'Most awaited and epic comeback this is gonna be. I hope to see U and @divyankatripathidahiya together in one frame!!!! Actually Actually! [sic]'

In December 2019, Karan Patel and Ankita Bhargava welcomed their first child, a cute little daughter. The duo named their little one, Mehr. Since then both Ankit and Karan are enjoying their parenthood.

We wish the dashing actor a very happy birthday and all the best for his future endeavours!