The Karan Singh Grover no-holds-barred interview; actor opens up on Qubool Hai controversy
Fasten your seatbelts, for this is one helluva roller coaster article!!!
The industry rose to a rude shock when the news of Karan Singh Grover being sacked by Zee TV from the show Qubool Hai (4 Lions Films) hit the headlines.
The channel head Ajay Balwankar spoke and spoke in volumes against the popular actor to the media, who according to him has been unprofessional and also mentioned about a probable legal action against KSG (as Karan is lovingly called by legion of his fans).
Earlier in the day, we also wrote about Raqesh Vashisth coming in as the replacement of KSG. But amidst all this, everyone wanted KSG to open up on the alleged controversy. After all, his reputation was at stake. Everyone wondered, why was he keeping mum? Was he trying to maintain a dignified silence, or was waiting for the storm to settle down before rising from the dust? When we buzzed him, all he said that he would soon issue an official press statement. We waited and waited and refreshed our email inbox, but nada, it only showed silence from KSG’s side.
But we were awakened by a sms late in the night asking, ‘Can we talk now?’ The message was sent by Karan, anxious and insistent on sharing is heart out. We knew it would be a long conversation. So quickly grabbing a cup of hot coffee, and settling in comfily with a pen and paper in hand (yes, we like the traditional way), we rang up “the” Karan Singh Grover.
Hello Karan, hope you are good. So what’s all been written about you? “I am good thank you. Yes, I have read what has been written about me and I have been waiting to talk. I delayed not because I was scared, but I wanted to see how low the channel would stoop to defame me. Whatever has been spoken against me today by Zee authorities have left a very bad taste in the mouth, and I will not let go easily, “said Karan in a heavy tone.
He continued and we let him speak, “It has been said that I came on the sets drunk, which is an utter lie. It is extremely sad that way they have spoken about me. The truth is that my contract got over 3 months back. Right at the beginning I made it very clear that I would stay with the show for a year and then move on. I stayed on because Vikrant (Massey) left the show at the time when my contract expired, and being close to Gul (Producer Gul Khan), I did not want the show to get affected. Hence, I did not renew the contract but continued to shot for Qubool Hai.”
So why did he want to quit? “See, I have been keeping very unwell. Right now I am in Delhi and I am not holidaying here. I am suffering from some ailment which I don’t want to talk about but yes, multiple physical tests are being done on me. I am in Delhi for health reasons. I had a meeting with the channel on 19th of this month wherein I told them about my problem and they understood it. But on that day they asked me to stay on for a month and then leave. I was worried that people love the character of Asad and they would miss it dearly. So I sat with the juniors of Ajay Balwankar and pondered upon how to show my exit. I told them instead of replacement, for many fans connect me with Asad, kill my character and get a new lead. All was good but then bam…comes today’s version from Ajay.”
Are you hurt? “Absolutely. You know what, I told Balwankar’s juniors that I plan to produce my own show. They told me to do it with Zee and not go to any other channel. They told me to sign an exclusive contract with Zee and I agreed to everything. I said whenever things materialise, I would love to work with them again. Then where is all the negativity coming from suddenly? This shows how less informed Balwankar is when it comes to the meetings I have had with his juniors pertaining to Qubool Hai. The statement was absolutely uncalled for as I gave them dates to end my track. Instead of talking to the press, Balwankar could have just called me up and cleared his doubts. He could have been open minded. He has no right to talk garbage about me to people. They told me to postpone my medical check-ups. I beseeched them to allow me to take a break and in return I promised them to give another 3-4 months of my time to the show. I said it was physically not possible for me to continue shooting. And this is how they reacted to it. Called me an unprofessional.”
After a small pause, KSG went on, “I think I became the victim of a channel’s ego. They think how can an actor dare to leave us. They would like it the other way. They would say we threw him out. I am completely disappointed and shocked at this point of time. I just want to state that Balwankar has been in the industry for a far more time than me. It’s not that we were unaware of each other’s existence. He could have taken into consideration our one year of relationship and acted accordingly. Now it’s more like one more show, one more channel, one more person. Very sad. Know what, you guys wrote about Raqesh (Vashisth) replacing me, I am the one who convinced him to be a part of the project, as Asad is a very loved character. He is a very dear friend to me. You do so much and what you get in return…humiliation.”
What about the legal case that the channel intends to file on him? “Oh, they have no base for that. My contract got over with the channel. The only person who can file a legal case is me against Zee for defamation, which I am considering seriously.”
This will get dirty, it seems!!!
Before signing off he said, “I have no issue with Gul at all. She is a lovely person. I just wanted to share the truth with my fans who love me a lot and have supported me throughout. I felt they should know my side of the story. I have nothing else to say. Thank you everyone and I will be soon back doing what I do the best.”
Whoa…he really opened up, didn’t he? As they say, the absolute truth is always someone else. But all we can say, these are issues which keep cropping up in the entertainment industry. We just hope both Zee and Karan find peace and do great in the future. Let us know about your thoughts in the comment section below.
30 Comments
Angel
February 06, 23:37love you Karan and miss you…No Asad nor Qubool hai without you….
hope to see you soon…
Avi
January 01, 10:26In that case I am done with this show
humaira
January 01, 08:23plzzzzz came back
k phadke
December 30, 19:51STOP!! Saying all the bad things about Karan singh Grover!! Everyone knew that Karan Singh Grover had A contract with Z TV. Then why this saying bad things about him by Z TV Balwanker or SOME person by Z TV. Just because HE WAS VVERY POPULAR and Z TV IS SELFISH. I am EXTREMELY SAD THAT Asad will be replaced But that’s life.
k phadke
December 30, 19:41STOP!! saying any thing AND every thing who so ever is this head of Z TV person. Everyone knew that Karan Singh Grover’s contract was for one year with Z TV.
And is finished in October 2013. Then Why is channel BAD MOUTHING Karan Singh Grover?
AsYa
December 30, 12:07Aww KSG.. I hate zee & gul now… Please renew ur contract and come back… Ur fans wants u as asad… No one else!
LALO
December 30, 01:30AP ASA Q KAR RAHY HAI PLZ DONT DO V ILOVE KSG AP JALD THEAK HA JAYANGY HAM DWA KARANGY MA NAHI JANTI KIA HAI KIA HOWA BUT PLZ MA AP KI SAHAT K LAYE NAFIAL PARONGI PLZ MAT JAYE YAI SHOW AP KI WAJHA SA CHALTA HAI AP CHALY GY TO KIA RAH JAYE GA KIA WRITER OR PRODUCER KO YA FIKIR NAHI PLZ KOCH KARY
Ravneet
December 29, 00:19I will watch qubool hai for Karan’ s sake because it is a very good show and I will watch it for you.
I will miss u a lot an I love u immensely
Ravneet Kaur from New York
Get well soooon
Lot of love and hugs
I am only 14 years old and I am one of your biggest fans in the whole world
Kiran
December 28, 15:25Kiran December 28, 2013 at 3:22 pm Sadly we fans will never see the super out of this world chemistry of KSG and Surbhi again. He will star only with Jenny – boring us with their PDA.
He’s let his fans down if he’s moved on to films or his own production without a natural ending in QH. No wonder we didn’t see him in QH and QH story these last few weeks has been all over the place coz he’s moved on to pastures anew!
Asya Fan 1
December 28, 00:03Oh I hate the Zee Tv people for doing this non sense!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! How dare they humiliate him in that way !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! All I care about is Karans health and well being and I love u so much that I would actually like it if u left and take care of ur health when u feel better then come and wooo lets see if their a love triangle again :0 that’ll bring the show up don’t worry Karan I will continue watching it for ur sake cuz i know u would always want the show’s rating to be in the top <3<3<3<3<3<3 Always am in ur side Karan
Kangna
December 27, 15:17Seriously? Wth?? Whats his alinment?
Yvett
December 27, 11:36What I do know is that something is definitely wrong with Karan. Whatever it is or was, was affecting his screen appearance. I hate when actors are changed. But what must be done, has to be done.
hina
December 27, 08:57we all love you and will be loving you karannnnnnn……but please don’t go
Asya Fan 1
December 28, 00:04Oh he’s going to go that’s finalized people and i want him to go cuz of his health if he says he’s not feeling well i take his word for it <3 🙂 and when he feels better please Karan do come back when u do but i will miss Asad Ahmed Khan <3
sia
December 27, 03:04dunt know what actualy hapened. Luv ksg n hope he dunt leave qh.
Rahul
December 27, 03:00Agree zainab.
Elizabeth
December 27, 02:58These two recent years, Gul Khan is cursed with actors in a male lead who quits after 1 year………………..
first barun and now Karan…….
Anyways karan all the best for your future projects………………………
Zainab
December 27, 02:42I agree with anjooo and Ex QH fan,KSG denied all what they say about him but I don’t believe him.There is no smoke without fire
Victory
December 27, 11:39yes
Someone
December 27, 00:17I’ll miss you Karan..i loved the character you played as Asad..gonna miss you immensely.. Hope to see you soon!!!
All the best! <3
Ravneet
December 26, 22:40KSG I love you and I will always support you
If ksg is sick than he should leave the show and I support him
Because health comes first and he is a true actor
The zee channel should have talked to ksg to clear the differences
Ksg web I I we LUV you and you spoke up to clear everything to your fans.
I will miss seeing on tv
But still take care and keep the media posted about your health
I love u and will miss u
One of your biggest fans Ravneet Kaur from New York
Ravneet
December 26, 22:39KSG I love you and I will always support you
If ksg is sick than he should leave the show and I support him
Because health comes first and he is a true actor
The zee channel should have talked to ksg to clear the differences
Ksg we LUV you and you spoke up to clear everything to your fans.
I will miss seeing on tv
But still take care and keep the media posted about your health
I love u and will miss u
One of your biggest fans Ravneet Kaur from New York
KSG!!
December 26, 18:25Answer me if u r a human anjoo…..?
KSG!!
December 26, 18:22Why are u saying this anjoo?
Anjoo
December 26, 18:16I loved KSG , but ont believe a thing what he say
1 b he say one thing and does other
2 He had issue with his wife doing romantic scenes , and star shiw atting was down cause if that
While he was performing far more much much romantic ork in sets and iff the sets with sypurbhee JYOTI
3 one time he dd not get popular award, he got Newley created award, he was so upset make it whole nuscence things
4 he was taking s mcg time iff with his wife, hs wife left to actin without telling he channel to Bangkok
5 after he won few awrds , KSG got so air headed , like gurmeet choudhry in. Pv1
Gurmeet choudhry was making 8n High 80k per day and was doing jdj never showed on sets , kritka run the whole shw , gave hard time to zee, no one offer him anything since than
When channel produce a show, audience get connected with an actor, and particular actor is part f audiences life , lately we haven’t see much of KSG in QH mutely they were showing new guy x oya and dil SADHNA
With be hw over 200 people involve and that is their income, cause of these kind of act everyone suffer
Well if accost prong t KSG if he sign only for a year, , that is channels mistake , because channel should nt ugn only for year , if KSG had be year clause , channel should nf sign him
Ex QH Fan
December 26, 18:57somewhat agree with you
i believe its equal fault of everyone
ksg is just getting support from most ppl cuz he’s a lead actor and obviously ppl will take his side as they dont know whats going on behind
if i was a producer or from channel.. obviosly i woudlnt take such behaviour from any actor no matter how popular they are.. past stories do prove that ksg was not so keen to continue after his contract was over and he must have started to show that on the shoot
and then when channel and production knew his contract is done and hes not interested..best would had been to end show with a logical ending and give audience what they expected
this is going to be normal as all tv stars “think” they can be bollywood heroes and they dont take tv shows seriously.. sorry to say but everyone cant be lucky and most tv stars are going to FAIL in bollywood
either tv channels need to start having longer contracts or change their habit of stretching stories for no reason and end shows on time just like movies.. they dont run forever
anyway i had stopped watching this show since ZoYan track and i am happy i did that.. story has gone way down since then
just feel sorry for surabhi and other loyal actors
sanvi
December 26, 23:21Anjoo I totally agree with u especially 23 4 points
JustWannaHaveFun
December 26, 17:10We will support you this time as well like always. Love you KSG!!!
shreya
December 26, 16:11noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo7.
AK
December 26, 15:25I knew something was fishy.
Thanks for the quick upload of the article