Kiran Karmarkar (born 2 May 1968) 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.
Career Karmarkar started his acting career through Marathi theatre Dinmaam in 1989 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. 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. 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. In 2012, he joined the popular show Uttaran playing a negative role of Tej Singh.
Karmarkar also secured small roles in Bollywood film. He has also played roles in Marathi films 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. 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. For his role in the film Kshanokshani he also won the Maharashtra State Film Award. 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 who played his sister in the show Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii.
The couple separated in 2017 after 15 years of marriage and filed for divorce in 2019. The duo have one son.
Filmography 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 Play 2007 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 Tahir Mirza 2012 Shanghai Janardhan Purshottamdas Sawant alias Deshnayak 2012 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 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 Madhu Marathi film 2016 Family Katta Nishikant Marathi film 2017 Aamhi Doghi Jagdish Sardesai Marathi film 2018Double Game Television movie 2021 June Neel's Father Marathi film2022DarlingsTicket collector DamleHindi film2023Sajini Shinde Ka Viral VideoYashwant DesaiHindi film2024Article 370Home Minister Hindi film2025Chhaava Annaji Datto SachivHindi film
Television Year Serial Role 1995 Mano Ya Na Mano 1995 Padosan 1996–1998 Itihaas Aahat 1999–2000 Abhimaan Sukhdev Mehra 2000–2002 Ghar Ek Mandir Rajesh 2000–2005; 2007–2008 Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii Om Agarwal / Rishabh Rai Chaudhary 2003 Ghar Sansaar Advocate Ajay Chaudhary 2004–2005 Kkehna Hai Kuch Mujhko Nishchay Kapoor 2006 Saarrthi Bhujang Ahuja 2006 Thodi Si Zameen Thoda Sa Aasmaan Sudhanshu 2007 Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai 2007 Comedy Circus Contestant 2008 Kahaani Hamaaray Mahaabhaarat Ki Maharaj Shantanu 2011–2012 Zindagi Kahe – Smile Please 2012–2013 Uttaran Tej Singh Bundela 2013 Badalte Rishton Ki Dastaan Balraj Asthana 2014–2015 Pukaar Advocate Ashok Pradhan 2016 Tamanna Deepak Solanki 2017 Dhhai Kilo Prem Pankaj Sharma 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 Sharma2025Mandala Murders Naveen Desai 2025 Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2 Om Agarwal
See also List of Indian television actors
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