Karanvir Bohra

Bohra was born on 28 August 1982 in Jodhpur to a Pushkarana Brahmin family.{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/Karanvir-to-celebrate-his-wife-Teejays-birthday-in-Jodhpur/articleshow/29306891.cms|title=Karanvir to celebrate his wife Teejay's birthday in Jodhpur|last=Shukla|first=Richa|newspaper=The Times of India|date=25 January 2014|access-date=10 July 2015}} He is the son of filmmaker Mahendra Bohra and the grandson of actor-producer Ramkumar Bohra.{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/tv/news/Karanvir-Bohra-saves-the-same-choreographer-his-father-had-saved-20-years-ago/articleshow/43161848.cms|title=Karanvir Bohra saves the same choreographer his father had saved 20 years ago|last=Neha|first=Maheshwri|newspaper=The Times of India|date= 23 September 2014| access-date=10 July 2015}}{{cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/punjabi/movies/news/Insanely-Im-the-most-loved-person-Karanvir/articleshow/16652260.cms|title=Insanely, I'm the most loved person:Karanvir|last=Nijher|first=Jaspreet|newspaper=The Times of India|date=5 October 2012|access-date=10 July 2015}} Producer Sunil Bohra is his first cousin.{{cite news|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/sahib-biwi-aur-gangster-co-produced-by-karanveer/article1-770757.aspx|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150723054432/http://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/sahib-biwi-aur-gangster-co-produced-by-karanveer/article1-770757.aspx|url-status=dead|archive-date=23 July 2015|title=Sahib Biwi Aur Gangster co-produced by Karanveer?|last=Bakshi|first=Dibyojyoti|newspaper=Hindustan Times|date=18 November 2011|access-date=10 July 2015}} He has two sisters, Meenakshi and Shivangi.{{cite news|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-here-s-your-gift-sis-2119554|title=Take inspiration from TV stars on gift ideas this Raksha Bandhan|last=Unnikrishnan|first=Chaya|newspaper=Daily News and Analysis|date=29 August 2015|access-date=5 September 2015}} He attended G D Somani Memorial School in Cuffe Parade.{{cite news|url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1141207/jsp/graphiti/19157557.jsp|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924160359/http://www.telegraphindia.com/1141207/jsp/graphiti/19157557.jsp|url-status=dead|archive-date=24 September 2015|title=Serial winner|last=Graphiti|newspaper=The Telegraph India|date=7 December 2014|access-date=10 July 2015}} As a child he was not academically inclined, nor was he good at sports. He attended junior college at Elphinstone College in Mumbai, studying science, but he left the school in twelfth grade.{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lXHulTsP5-A |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211215/lXHulTsP5-A |archive-date=2021-12-15 |url-status=live|title=Starting from the Bottom and Reaching Your Goals - Karanvir Bohra - TEDxTNMC|last=TEDx Talks|date=11 April 2017|publisher=TEDx Talks|access-date=26 November 2017|via=YouTube}}{{cbignore}} Later he was admitted to Sydenham College in Churchgate, where he received a Bachelor of Commerce degree.{{cite web|url=http://www.sydenham.edu/prominent_alumni.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110720053249/http://www.sydenham.edu/prominent_alumni.html|archive-date=20 July 2011 |title=Welcome To Sydenham College |publisher=Sydenham.edu|access-date=25 August 2011}} Bohra received training in the Kathak dance style for two years under Pandit Veeru Krishnan.{{cite news|url=http://archives.deccanchronicle.com/130610/entertainment-tvmusic/article/%27i-am-trained-kathak-dancer%27-karanvir-bohra|title='I am a trained Kathak dancer': Karanvir Bohra|last=Coutinho|first=Natasha|newspaper=Deccan Chronicle|date=10 June 2013|access-date=10 July 2015}}{{dead link|date=June 2024|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/Id-love-to-relocate-to-Ahmedabad-Karanvir-Bohra/articleshow/15339825.cms|title=I'd love to relocate to Ahmedabad: Karanvir Bohra|last=Mulchandani|first=Amrita|newspaper=The Times of India|date=4 August 2012|access-date=10 July 2015}}

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Bohra married model and VJ Teejay Sidhu{{cite news|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-what-s-age-got-to-do-with-it-1961792|title=What's age got to do with it|author=Chaya Unnikrishnan|work=Daily News and Analysis|date=14 February 2014|access-date=12 March 2016}} at the Sri Sri Ravishankar Ashram in Bengaluru on 3 November 2006.{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tv/I-think-its-sweet-that-girls-swoon-over-Karanvir-Teejay-Sidhu/articleshow/12687052.cms|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130103070443/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-04-16/tv/31349090_1_karanvir-bohra-small-screen-girls-swoon|url-status=live|archive-date=3 January 2013|title=I think it's sweet that girls swoon over Karanvir: Teejay Sidhu|last=Patel|first=Ano|newspaper=The Times of India|date=16 April 2012|access-date=10 July 2015}}{{cite news|url=http://www.mid-day.com/articles/bollywood-and-tv-couples-reveal-how-they-popped-the-question/15972150|title=Bollywood and TV couples reveal how they popped the question|last=Tarannum|first= Asira|newspaper=Mid-Day|date=8 February 2015|access-date=10 July 2015}} The couple have three daughters.{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/this-is-what-karanvir-bohra-and-teejay-have-named-their-twin-daughters/articleshow/58669092.cms|title=This is what Karanvir Bohra and Teejay have named their twin daughters - Times of India|website=The Times of India |date=14 May 2017 |access-date=30 July 2017}}{{cite web|url= https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/karanvir-bohra-blessed-with-a-baby-girl-7113196/lite|title=Karanvir Bohra and Teejay Sidhu blessed with a baby girl|website=Indian Express|date=22 December 2020}}

In 2007, Bohra changed his name from Manoj to Karanvir.{{cite news|url= https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/ahmedabad-times/The-names-Vir-Karn-Vir/articleshow/2167570.cms |title='The name's Vir, Karn Vir'|last=Dastur|first=Nicole|newspaper=The Times of India|date=3 July 2014|access-date=10 July 2015}} Earlier Bohra and his wife lived at Lokhandwala in Andheri, Mumbai,{{cite web|url=http://www.gr8mag.com/posts.php?id=242|title=GR8! TV Magazine - Heavenly Haven!|work=gr8mag.com}} and in 2014, he moved to Goregaon, a locality in the Mumbai Suburban district.{{cite news|url=http://www.mid-day.com/articles/karanvir-bohra-teejay-sidhu-throw-a-christmas-bash-at-new-home/15864157|title=Karanvir Bohra, Teejay Sidhu throw a Christmas bash at new home|last=The Centrestage team|newspaper=Mid-Day|date=24 December 2014| access-date=10 July 2015}}

Bohra is enthusiastic about cleanliness and meditation.{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/Its-important-to-keep-our-city-clean-Karanvir/articleshow/15616843.cms|title=It's important to keep our city clean: Karanvir|last=Mantri|first=Upasana|newspaper=The Times of India|date=24 August 2012|access-date=12 July 2015}}

Bohra's first acting role was as a child artist in Tejaa (1990).{{cite web|url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/glossary-leap-of-fate/1/120582.html|title=Glossary: Leap of fate|work=intoday.in|date=20 November 2010 }} Bohra made his television debut with the role of Kabir in DJ's a Creative Unit's Just Mohabbat.{{cite web|url=http://www.indiantelevision.org.in/special/y2k4/kkusum.htm|title=Ditto for Kkusum!|last=Lalwani|first=Vickey|publisher=Indiantelivision.org|date=27 January 2004|access-date=10 July 2015}} Later he worked as an assistant to B. P. Singh on the detective series C.I.D, followed by Achanak 37 Saal Baad. He had his first leading role with Ronnie Screwvala's Shararat, a comedy fantasy show{{cite web|url=http://www.tribuneindia.com/2012/20120925/ttlife1.htm|title=The Tribune, Chandigarh, India - The Tribune Lifestyle|work=tribuneindia.com}} where he played Dhruv. Bohra also played minor parts in Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi (2007) and Kkusum (2008). In 2005, he joined the cast of the show Kasautii Zindagii Kay.{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/Karn-and-teejay-are-living-it-out/articleshow/3211243.cms|title=Karn and teejay are living it out|work=The Times of India|date=9 July 2008 }} He played the character of Prem Basu, a spoilt brat.{{cite web|url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1051121/asp/calcutta/story_5503301.asp|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060629213130/http://www.telegraphindia.com/1051121/asp/calcutta/story_5503301.asp|url-status=dead|archive-date=29 June 2006|title=The Telegraph - Calcutta : Metro|work=telegraphindia.com}} In mid-2007, he quit the show to pursue his Bollywood career.{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/No-TV-serials-for-Karanvir-Bohra/articleshow/8976503.cms|title=No TV serials for Karanvir Bohra|work=The Times of India|date=24 June 2011 }}{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/tv/news/Not-desperate-for-Bollywood-Karanvir-Bohra/articleshow/16348488.cms|title=Not desperate for Bollywood: Karanvir Bohra|last=Desai|first=Purva|newspaper=The Times of India|date=11 September 2012|access-date=10 July 2015}} In 2008, Bohra hosted Ek Se Badhkar Ek with Tina Parekh. In the same year, Bohra participated in dance reality shows Nach Baliye 4 with his wife Teejay Sidhu, and in Kabhi Kabhii Pyaar Kabhi Kabhii Yaar with his wife and Tina Parekh.

In 2008, Bohra had a cameo role in Aziz Mirza's film Kismat Konnection, playing the character of Dave Kataria, a businessman with a bratty attitude.{{cite web|url=http://archive.financialexpress.com/news/kasautis-prem-steps-into-bollywood/329310|title=Kasauti's Prem steps into Bollywood - Financial Express|author=Priyanka Pereira|work=The Financial Express|access-date=8 August 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151118130452/http://archive.financialexpress.com/news/kasautis-prem-steps-into-bollywood/329310|archive-date=18 November 2015|url-status=dead}} Taran Adarsh of Bollywood Hungama wrote of his performance, "Bohra acts well".{{cite web|url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/criticreview/id/511275 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131003023641/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/criticreview/id/511275 |url-status=dead |archive-date=3 October 2013 |title=Kismat Konnection|website=Bollywood Hungama|date=18 July 2008|access-date=10 July 2015}} In 2011, Bohra made his comeback to television with Dil Se Di Dua... Saubhagyavati Bhava?{{cite web|url=http://www.tribuneindia.com/2012/20120128/ttlife1.htm|title=The Tribune, Chandigarh, India - The Tribune Lifestyle|work=tribuneindia.com}} He played the role of Viraj Dobriyal, a psychotic lover who has mood swings and suffers from cleanliness-focused obsessive–compulsive disorder.{{cite web|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/television/karanvir-bohra-didn-t-want-to-be-inspired/article1-800214.aspx|title=Karanvir Bohra didn't want to be inspired|work=Hindustan Times}}{{dead link|date=August 2021|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}{{cite web|url=http://www.tribuneindia.com/2012/20120413/ttlife1.htm|title=Traditional ties: Youngsters from the region are not only about parties and discos; the Baisakhi spirit is alive in many|work=tribuneindia.com}}{{cite web|url=http://www.media247.co.uk/bizasia/indian-telly-awards-2012-winners|title=Indian Telly Awards 2012: Winners|work=media247.co.uk|access-date=15 August 2015|archive-date=28 October 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121028030742/http://www.media247.co.uk/bizasia/indian-telly-awards-2012-winners|url-status=dead}}{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-cinemaplus/gods-of-the-small-screen/article4086373.ece|title=Gods of the small screen|work=The Hindu|date=11 November 2012}} His character was described by The Indian express as "perhaps the most popular baddie on television".The show was no 1 on life ok channel.

In 2013, Bohra made his debut in regional Punjabi film, Love Yoou Soniye, with his wife Teejay Sidhu.{{cite web|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/regional/karanvir-bohra-s-punjabi-outing/article1-940641.aspx|title=Karanvir Bohra's Punjabi outing|work=Hindustan Times}}{{dead link|date=August 2021|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}} Bohra and Sidhu themselves produced the film.{{cite web|url=http://www.mid-day.com/photos/karanvir-bohra-and-teejay-sidhu-turn-producers/4683|title=Karanvir Bohra and Teejay Sidhu pose with guests|work=mid-day}} In 2013, he acted in Telugu director Hemant Madhukar's Hindi film Mumbai 125 KM alongside Veena Malik and Vedita Pratap Singh.{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Mumbai-125-Km-A-horror-film-shot-over-80-nights/articleshow/44836625.cms|title=Mumbai 125 Km: A horror film shot over 80 nights|author=Parag Maniar|work=The Times of India|date=17 October 2014|access-date=17 October 2015}} The film grossed {{INRConvert|1.65|c}} domestically.{{cite web|url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/boxoffice/id/550666|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130123165414/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/boxoffice/id/550666|url-status=dead|archive-date=23 January 2013|title=Mumbai 125 KM|author=Bollywood Hungama|work=bollywoodhungama.com}} In June 2012, he launched his own line of men's clothing, Pegasus, in association with fashion designer Ammy Billmoria.{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/Karanvir-Bohras-fashion-mantra/articleshow/14314375.cms|title=Karanvir Bohra's fashion mantra!|work=The Times of India|date=21 June 2012 }} In March 2014, Bohra and his wife participated in Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 5.{{cite web|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-karanvir-bohra-teejay-sidhu-in-khatron-ke-khiladi-1961212|title=Karanvir Bohra-Teejay Sidhu in 'Khatron Ke Khiladi'|date=11 February 2014|work=Daily News and Analysis}}{{cite web|url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/fear-factor-khatron-ke-khiladi-season-5-karanvir-teejay-wild-card-entries-contestants-to-do-underwater-stunt-546768|title='Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi' Season 5: Karanvir, Teejay Wild Card Entries; Contestants to do Underwater Stunt|date=5 April 2014|work=International Business Times, India Edition}}{{cite web|url=http://www.filmibeat.com/television/news/2014/khatron-ke-khiladi-5-karanvir-teejay-wild-card-gauhar-cockroaches-135830.html|title=Khatron Ke Khiladi 5: Karanvir And Teejay Wild Card Entries; Gauhar To Face Cockroaches|work=filmibeat.com|date=4 April 2014}}{{cite web|url=http://www.ibnlive.com/news/india/disappointed-for-not-making-it-to-khatron-ke-khiladi-finale-karanvir-bohra-675460.html|title=Disappointed for not making it to 'Khatron Ke Khiladi' finale: Karanvir Bohra|work=IBNLive|access-date=8 September 2015|archive-date=28 January 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160128124301/http://www.ibnlive.com/news/india/disappointed-for-not-making-it-to-khatron-ke-khiladi-finale-karanvir-bohra-675460.html|url-status=dead}}{{cite web|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/need-to-be-mentally-strong-to-perform-stunts-karanvir-bohra/|title=Need to be mentally strong to perform stunts: Karanvir Bohra|date=20 March 2014|work=The Indian Express}} In 2014, he replaced Abhay Deol as the host of the Balaji Telefilms documentary show Gumrah: End of Innocence 4 for season 4.{{cite web|url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/gumrah-season-5-yeh-hai-mohabbatein-actor-karan-patel-replaces-karanvir-bohra-new-host-626127|title='Gumrah' Season 5: 'Yeh Hai Mohabbatein' Actor Karan Patel Replaces Karanvir Bohra as New Host|date=13 March 2015|work=International Business Times, India Edition}}{{cite web|url=http://www.indiatvnews.com/entertainment/bollywood/karanvir-bohra-quits-two-shows-back-to-back--21090.html|title=TV actor Karanvir Bohra quits back to back two shows - IndiaTV News|work=India TV News|date=14 March 2015}} However, Bohra quit the show in May 2015, as the producers faced a financial crunch and were asking to reduce his salary.{{cite web|url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/revealed-reason-behind-karanvir-bohras-exit-gumrah-season-5-626215|title=Revealed: Reason Behind Karanvir Bohra's Exit from 'Gumrah' Season 5|date=14 March 2015|work=International Business Times, India Edition}}

In April 2014, Bohra performed in Zee TV's Qubool Hai opposite Surbhi Jyoti.{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/tv/news/Karanvir-Bohra-to-enter-Qubool-Hai/articleshow/33078197.cms|title=Karanvir Bohra to enter 'Qubool Hai'?|last=Jambhekar|first=Shruti|newspaper=The Times of India|date=2 April 2014|access-date=10 July 2015}}{{cite web|url=http://www.filmibeat.com/television/news/2014/karavir-bohra-to-play-lead-role-post-leap-qubool-hai-135699.html|last=Narayan|first=Girija|title=Qubool Hai: Karanvir Bohra Playing Lead Role Post Leap!|publisher=Oneindia.in|date=4 April 2014|access-date=10 July 2015}} He played Aahil Raza Ibrahim, a snobbish, unpredictable, volatile, rebel biker with a dry sense of humor.{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/tv/news/Female-audiences-love-bad-guys-Karanvir-Bohra/articleshow/34008629.cms|title=Female audiences love bad guys: Karanvir Bohra|last=Jambhekar|first=Shruti|newspaper=The Times of India|date=21 April 2014|access-date=10 July 2015}} In December 2014, Shruti Jambhekar writing for The Times of India of India stated that "Karanvir Bohra and Surbhi Jyoti as Aahil and Sanam in the post leap version of Qubool Hai had managed to save their show from getting the axe earlier in the year 2014. The couple have an "impressive fan following" on social networking sites. In October 2014, the show ranked 9th on the list of top 10 shows on Indian Television . In December 2014, The Times Of India reported Sanam and Aahil(Saahil) to be "hit with the viewers. In May 2015 Gayatri Kolwankar writing for The Times of India stated that Surbhi Jyoti has been the face of 'Qubool Hai' since its inception and the show is popular, and that "Surbhi and Karanvir make an ideal pair on-screen". At 2015 Zee Gold Awards, the couple were titled as the Best Onscreen Jodi. Neha Maheshwri, writing for The Times of India in July 2014, stated that the show "has failed to impress the audience. In May 2015 Zehra Kazmi writing for Hindustan Times stated that the show should end as it has nothing new to offer, which is evident with the dip of TRPS.In March 2015, when news of Karanvir Bohra quitting the show were out, fans had set up an online petition to reunite Sanam and Aahil in the show.

In March 2015, he decided to leave the show, saying that taking his character further would just be stretching it.{{cite web|url=http://www.indiawest.com/entertainment/television/why-did-karanvir-bohra-quit-zee-tv-s-qubool-hai/article_801473f6-c8ed-11e4-bf5d-c3a95cbeadc8.html?mode=jqm|title=Why Did Karanvir Bohra Quit Zee TV's 'Qubool Hai'?|work=India West|access-date=13 October 2015|archive-date=1 October 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171001165606/http://www.indiawest.com/entertainment/television/why-did-karanvir-bohra-quit-zee-tv-s-qubool-hai/article_801473f6-c8ed-11e4-bf5d-c3a95cbeadc8.html?mode=jqm|url-status=dead}} Later, he decided to return to the show.{{cite web|url=http://m.mid-day.com/articles/when-tv-stars-made-crucial-decisions-for-fans-sake/16568183|title=When TV stars made crucial decisions for fans' sake|work=mid-day|access-date=20 January 2016}} He quit the show once again in July 2015, as the production house were planning a 20-year leap of the show's storyline.{{cite news|url=http://www.indiawest.com/entertainment/television/qubool-hai-takes--year-leap-karanvir-bohra-quits/article_513e84d0-3572-11e5-87e3-47c40695012b.html?mode=jqm|title='Qubool Hai' Takes 20-Year Leap; Karanvir Bohra Quits|last=Arielle|newspaper=India West|date=29 July 2015|access-date=29 July 2015|archive-date=6 January 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190106010810/https://www.indiawest.com/entertainment/television/qubool-hai-takes--year-leap-karanvir-bohra-quits/article_513e84d0-3572-11e5-87e3-47c40695012b.html?mode=jqm|url-status=dead}} Qubool Hai ended in January 2016.{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/Qubool-Hai-to-go-off-air-on-January-25/articleshow/50635522.cms|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160120161225/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/Qubool-Hai-to-go-off-air-on-January-25/articleshow/50635522.cms|url-status=dead|archive-date=20 January 2016|title='Qubool Hai' to go off air on 25 January|work=The Times of India|access-date=20 January 2016}}

In October 2016, he joined the cast of Naagin 2 as Rocky Pratap Singh, opposite Mouni Roy and Adaa Khan. The show received high TRPs and ended in June 2017.{{cite web|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/karanvir-bohra-to-play-rajiv-gandhi-in-a-short-film-on-ex-pm-s-love-story/story-uKwCR5VEdCG4NbYjpsGsRJ.html|title=Karanvir Bohra to play Rajiv Gandhi in a short film on ex PM's love story|date=17 February 2017|access-date=30 July 2017}} He also hosted the reality television show India's Best Judwaah on Zee TV the same year.{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/i-love-playing-grey-shades-on-tv-and-will-announce-something-new-soon-karanvir-bohra/articleshow/59594972.cms|title=I love playing grey shades on TV and will announce something new soon: Karanvir Bohra - Times of India|website=The Times of India |date=14 July 2017 |access-date=1 August 2017}}

Bohra was a celebrity contestant in Bigg Boss 12, the Indian version of the reality TV show Big Brother.{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/bigg-boss-12-confirmed-list-of-contestants/etphotostory/65829487.cms|title=Bigg Boss 12:Full and Final List of Contestants|website=Times of India|date=16 September 2018}}{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/bigg-boss-12-teejay-sidhu-slams-husband-karanvir-bohra-and-other-contestants-for-making-fun-of-rohit-suchantis-sexuality/articleshow/66333887.cms|title=Bigg Boss 12: Teejay Sidhu slams husband Karanvir Bohra and other contestants for making fun of Rohit Suchanti's sexuality|website=The Times of India |date=23 October 2018 }}{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/bigg-boss-12-contestant-karanvir-bohra-the-most-difficult-part-of-the-journey-will-be-staying-away-from-my-daughters/articleshow/65828679.cms|title=Bigg Boss 12 contestant Karanvir Bohra: The most difficult part of the journey will be staying away from my daughters|website=The Times of India |date=16 September 2018}} He entered the house on 16 September 2018, and was eliminated in fifth place on 30 December.{{cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/television/reality-tv/story/bigg-boss-12-grand-finale-karanvir-bohra-is-the-first-to-be-eliminated-out-of-top-5-1420194-2018-12-30|title=Bigg Boss 12 grand finale: Karanvir Bohra is the first to be eliminated out of top 5|website=India Today|date=30 December 2018 }}

In July 2019, Bohra starred alongside Priya Banerjee and Samir Kochhar in the romantic thriller film Hume Tumse Pyaar Kitna, which was produced by his father Mahendra Bohra. Upon its release, the film received mixed reviews from critics, with praise towards Bohra's performance.{{cite news|url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/lost-lot-of-weight-to-look-10-years-younger-in-the-casino-says-karanvir-bohra-2663001.html|title=Lost Lot Of Weight To Look 10 Years Younger In The Casino, Says Karanvir Bohra}}{{cite news|url=https://www.outlookindia.com/newsscroll/karanvir-bohra-turned--vegan-for-the-casino/1862161|title=Karanvir Bohra turned vegan for The Casino}}

In January 2020, Bohra announced that he was set to make his digital debut with Zee5's thriller web series The Casino.{{cite web|url=https://www.indiatvnews.com/entertainment/bollywood/karanvir-bohra-excited-web-show-the-casino-615119|title=Karanvir Bohra excited about his web show 'The Casino'|website=India Tv|date=7 May 2020}} The show was released during the COVID-19 lockdown in India. He played the role of Vikramaditya Marwah, aka Vicky, who is the heir to his father's successful business but falls into the trap of his father's mistress. Bohra also served as a co-producer on the show. Upon its release, the show generally received negative reviews from critics and mixed responses from audience. Later that year, he appeared in another Zee5 web series Bhanwar, alongside his wife and his Hume Tumse Pyaar Kitna co-star Priya Banerjee. He made his directorial debut with this show. The show was based on time travel and was much better received than his previous show.

In February 2022, he entered the web reality show Lock Upp as a contestant. During the show, he made some shocking revelations regarding his personal and professional life. He was eliminated from the show on Day 52.{{Cite web |date=2022-03-06 |title=Lock Upp: Karanvir Bohra Cries As He Reveals His Wife Teejay Sidhu Suffered A Miscarriage, "We Had To Lie From Our Own Family…" |url=https://www.koimoi.com/lock-upp/lock-upp-karanvir-bohra-cries-as-he-reveals-his-wife-teejay-sidhu-suffered-a-miscarriage-we-had-to-lie-from-our-own-family/ |access-date=2022-03-14 |website=Koimoi |language=en-US}}

In May 2023, Bohra made his comeback to fiction television playing Samar Ahluwalia Barot in Hum Rahe Na Rahe Hum. Later the same year, he reprised his iconic role of Viraj Dobriyal in Saubhagyavati Bhava: * Niyam Aur Shartein Laagu.{{Cite news |title=Karanvir Bohra on playing Samar in 'Hum Rahe Na Rahe Hum': Hate the sin, not the sinner |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/karanvir-bohra-on-playing-samar-in-hum-rahe-na-rahe-hum-hate-the-sin-not-the-sinner/articleshow/101187203.cms |access-date= |issn=}} In 2024, he played finite negative roles in television shows Ghum Hai Kisikey Pyaar Meiin and Shiv Shakti - Tap Tyaag Taandav.

Voiceover The Character of Klaw

In Marvel’s wastelanders : Doom, Karanvir Bohra has voiced the character of Klaw in Hindi. Marvel Entertainment and Audible’s collaboration on the fifth season of their audio series, Marvel’s Wastelanders: Doom, is successful. Released on September 4, it is based on the popular English series with Hindi voiceover narrations done by Ashish vidyarthi, Sudhanshu Pandey and Karanvir Bohra (Klaw).

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