Karan Brar
Karan Brar | |
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Born | Redmond, Washington, U.S. | January 18, 1999
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 2010–present |
Karan Brar (born January 18, 1999) is an American actor. He portrayed Chirag Gupta in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid film franchise and Ravi Ross on the Disney Channel Original Series Jessie and its subsequent spin-off Bunk'd.
Early life
[edit]Karan Brar was born on January 18, 1999, in Redmond, Washington, to parents who are of Punjabi ancestry.[1] He was raised in Bothell, Washington, and has an older sister named Sabreena.[2][3][4] Brar attended Cedar Wood Elementary School. He studied acting at John Robert Powers and Patti Kalles workshops.[5][3]
Career
[edit]Brar began his acting career at the age of 11, starring as Indian middle schooler Chirag Gupta in the comedy feature film Diary of a Wimpy Kid.[2][3] Brar naturally speaks with an American accent and worked with a dialect coach to perfect his Indian accent for the role.[3][6]
In March 2011, Brar reprised his role as Chirag Gupta in the feature film sequel Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules.[2] In October 2011, it was confirmed that he would also be reprising his role as Chirag for the third installment of the Wimpy Kid franchise, Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days, released on August 3, 2012.[7] In April 2010, he appeared in the Seeds of Compassion advertorial campaign announcing the Dalai Lama's visit to Seattle, as well as appearing in commercials for Shell Gasoline and Committee for Children.[2][4]
Brar began starring in the role of 10-year-old Indian adoptee Ravi Ross on the Disney Channel comedy series Jessie in September 2011.[2][8] During pre-production of the show, the role of Ravi was originally intended to be a Hispanic boy named Javier from South America, but casting directors were impressed with Brar during the audition process and ultimately decided to recreate the role for him.[9][10][11]
In February 2015, a new Disney Channel series Bunk'd, a spin-off of Jessie, was announced, in which Brar would reprise his role as Ravi Ross.[12] That year, he played the role of George in the Disney Channel Original Movie Invisible Sister.[13] In 2018, he had a minor role in the science fiction film Pacific Rim Uprising.[14]
Personal life
[edit]Brar lived in the Los Angeles area with his parents and older sister,[2] until he moved in with fellow actors Cameron Boyce and Sophie Reynolds in May 2019.[15][16] On November 30, 2023, Brar penned an essay for Teen Vogue, detailing his struggles with PTSD and major depressive disorder and coming out as bisexual.[17]
Filmography
[edit]Film
[edit]Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2010 | Diary of a Wimpy Kid | Chirag Gupta | |
2011 | Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules | ||
2012 | Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days | ||
Chilly Christmas | Caps | Direct-to-video | |
2014 | Mr. Peabody & Sherman | Mason | Voice |
2018 | Pacific Rim Uprising | Cadet Suresh | |
2020 | Stargirl | Kevin | |
The F**k-It List | Nico Gomes | ||
The Argument | Actor Brett | ||
Hubie Halloween | Deli Mike Mundi | ||
2023 | Batman: The Doom That Came to Gotham | Sanjay "Jay" Tawde | Voice[18] |
Television
[edit]Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2011–2015 | Jessie | Ravi Ross | Main role |
2012 | Pair of Kings | Tito | Episode: "I Know What You Did Last Sunday" |
2013 | Sofia the First | Prince Zandar | Voice, 4 episodes |
2013–2015 | Teens Wanna Know | Himself | 3 episodes |
2013–2014 | Pass the Plate | 11 episodes | |
2014 | Lab Rats | Kal Zar | Episode: "Alien Gladiators" |
Chasing LA | Himself | 1 episode | |
Storyline Online | |||
Ultimate Spider-Man | Ravi Ross | Voice, episode: "Halloween Night at the Museum" | |
2015–2018, 2021, 2022 | Bunk'd | Ravi Ross | Main role (seasons 1–3), directed 3 episodes |
2015 | Invisible Sister | George | Television film |
2016 | The Night Shift | Omed | Episode: "The Thing With Feathers" |
2018 | Youth & Consequences | Dipankar Gosh | Recurring role |
Champions | Arjun | 1 episode | |
2019 | Schooled | Reza Alavi | Episode: "There's No Fighting in Fight Club" |
Epic Night | Lillis | 4 episodes | |
Cleopatra in Space | Gozi | Voice | |
2020–2022 | Mira, Royal Detective | Prince Veer | Voice, main role |
2023 | Family Guy | Chase | Voice, episode: "Vat Man and Rob 'Em" |
2024 | Hailey's On It! | Sanjay Singh | Voice, episode: "I Wanna Dance With My Buddy" |
Podcast
[edit]Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2021 | The Beautiful Liar | Evan | 7 episodes |
Awards and nominations
[edit]Awards | |||||||
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Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Ref. | ||
2011 | Young Artist Awards | Best Performance in a Feature Film – Young Ensemble Cast (with Zachary Gordon, Robert Capron, Devon Bostick, Alex Ferris, Chloë Grace Moretz, Laine MacNeil and Grayson Russell) |
Diary of a Wimpy Kid | Won | [19] | ||
2012 | Young Artist Awards | Best Performance in a Feature Film – Supporting Young Actor | Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules | Nominated | [20] | ||
Best Performance in a TV series – Supporting Young Actor | Jessie | Won | [20] | ||||
2013 | Young Artist Awards | Best Performance in a Feature Film – Supporting Young Actor | Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days | Nominated | [21] | ||
Best Performance in a Feature Film – Young Ensemble Cast (with Zachary Gordon, Robert Capron, Peyton List, Laine MacNeil Connor & Owen Fielding, Devon Bostick and Grayson Russell) |
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days | Won | [21] | ||||
Best Performance in a TV Series – Supporting Young Actor | Jessie | Nominated | [21] | ||||
2014 | NAACP Image Awards | Outstanding Performance in a Youth/Children's Program (Series or Special) | Jessie | Nominated | [22] | ||
2018 | Young Entertainer Awards | Best Young Ensemble – Television Series (with Skai Jackson, Peyton List and Miranda May) |
Bunk'd | Won | |||
2019 | Kids' Choice Awards | Favorite Male TV Star | Bunk'd | Nominated | [23] |
References
[edit]- ^ An intimate conversation with Karan Brar and Sophie Reynolds about The Cameron Boyce Foundation. Retrieved May 2, 2024 – via YouTube.
- ^ a b c d e f "Karan Brar - "Ravi Ross"". DisneyChannelMedianet.com. Archived from the original on October 20, 2013. Retrieved September 30, 2011.
- ^ a b c d "Eastsider Karan Brar, age 11, has key role in 'Wimpy Kid'". The Seattle Times. March 18, 2010. Archived from the original on March 23, 2010. Retrieved October 1, 2011.
- ^ a b "Bothell's kid: Brar scores acting success with 'Diary of a Wimpy Kid' films". Bothell Reporter. April 8, 2011. Archived from the original on October 7, 2015. Retrieved March 9, 2012.
- ^ "Karan Brar's Official Website". KaranBrar.com. Archived from the original on November 2, 2020. Retrieved September 30, 2011.
- ^ "Director's Commentary". 'Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules' DVD. June 21, 2011. Archived from the original on September 1, 2023. Retrieved September 2, 2017.
- ^ "Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days". ComingSoon.net. Retrieved August 23, 2011.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Interview: Disney Channel's "Jessie" cast tells all". DaemonsTV.com. September 30, 2011. Archived from the original on October 9, 2011. Retrieved October 1, 2011.
- ^ "Disney's New Show 'Jessie' Casting Starring Roles". New Faces. May 23, 2011. Archived from the original on April 9, 2016. Retrieved October 16, 2011.
- ^ "An interview with Cameron Boyce from "Jessie"". PopCulturePassionistas.com. September 28, 2011. Archived from the original on July 8, 2019. Retrieved November 9, 2013.
- ^ "An Interview with Karan Brar from "Jessie"". PopCulturePassionistas.com. September 27, 2011. Archived from the original on July 8, 2019. Retrieved November 9, 2013.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (February 25, 2015). "Disney Channel's 'Jessie' Ending Run, But Spinoff Series Set With Stars Peyton List, Karan Brar & Skai Jackson". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on January 7, 2022. Retrieved February 25, 2015.
- ^ Wagmeister, Elizabeth (February 27, 2015). "'Jessie' Star Karan Brar to Co-star in Disney Channel Original Movie 'Invisible Sister'". Variety. Archived from the original on September 1, 2023. Retrieved September 21, 2018.
- ^ N'Duka, Amanda (October 18, 2016). "Pacific Rim 2 Casts Karan Brar; Neil Brown Jr. Joins Marlon Wayans In 'Naked'". Deadline. Archived from the original on September 1, 2023. Retrieved September 21, 2018.
- ^ Brar, Karan (May 14, 2019). "oh and btw we're roommates now". Instagram. Archived from the original on December 26, 2021. Retrieved July 17, 2019.
- ^ Thevarajah, Gayathiri (April 26, 2012). "Karan Brar Makes Waves In The World Of Disney". Anokhi Magazine. Archived from the original on July 14, 2014. Retrieved June 12, 2014.
- ^ "How I Found Myself". Teen Vogue. November 30, 2023. Retrieved November 30, 2023.
- ^ "'Batman: The Doom That Came to Gotham' Sets Voice Cast (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. December 6, 2022. Archived from the original on December 14, 2022. Retrieved December 14, 2022.
- ^ "32nd Annual Young Artist Awards". YoungArtistAwards.org. Archived from the original on August 8, 2013. Retrieved September 30, 2011.
- ^ a b "33rd Annual Young Artist Awards". YoungArtistAwards.org. Archived from the original on April 4, 2012. Retrieved March 31, 2012.
- ^ a b c "34th Annual Young Artist Awards". YoungArtistAwards.org. Archived from the original on April 3, 2013. Retrieved March 31, 2013.
- ^ "NAACP Image Awards 2014: Television". Archived from the original on March 24, 2014.
- ^ Howard, Annie (February 26, 2019). "Kids' Choice Awards: 'Avengers: Infinity War' Tops Nominees; DJ Khaled to Host". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on September 1, 2023. Retrieved March 22, 2019.
External links
[edit]- Karan Brar at IMDb
- 1999 births
- 21st-century American LGBTQ people
- 21st-century American male actors
- American bisexual male actors
- American LGBTQ people of Asian descent
- American male actors of Indian descent
- American male child actors
- American male film actors
- American male television actors
- American male voice actors
- LGBTQ people from Washington (state)
- Living people
- Male actors from Washington (state)
- People from Bothell, Washington
- People from Redmond, Washington