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Karan Brar

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American actor (born 1999)

Karan Brar
Brar in 2015
Born (1999-01-18)January 18, 1999 (age 26)
OccupationActor
Years active2010–present

Karan Brar (born January 18, 1999) is an American actor. He portrayedChirag Gupta in theDiary of a Wimpy Kid film franchise and Ravi Ross on theDisney Channel Original SeriesJessie and its subsequent spin-offBunk'd.

Early life

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Karan Brar was born on January 18, 1999, inRedmond, Washington, to parents who are ofPunjabi ancestry.[1] He was raised inBothell, Washington, and has an older sister named Sabreena.[2][3][4] Brar attended Cedar Wood Elementary School. He studied acting atJohn Robert Powers and Patti Kalles workshops.[5][3]

Career

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Brar began his acting career at the age of 11, starring as Indian middle schoolerChirag Gupta in the comedy feature filmDiary of a Wimpy Kid.[2][3] Brar naturally speaks with an American accent and worked with adialect 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 sequelDiary 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 theWimpy Kid franchise,Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days, released on August 3, 2012.[7] In April 2010, he appeared in theSeeds of Compassionadvertorial campaign announcing theDalai Lama's visit to Seattle, as well as appearing in commercials forShell Gasoline and Committee for Children.[2][4]

From 2011 to 2015, Brar starred inJessie as Indian adoptee Ravi Ross.[2][8] Ravi was originally intended to be a South American boy named Javier, but casting directors were impressed with Brar during the audition process and reimagined the character for him.[9][10][11]

In February 2015, theJessie spinoffBunk'd was announced, in which Brar reprised his role as Ravi Ross.[12] That year, he played the role of George in the Disney Channel filmInvisible Sister.[13] In 2018, he had a minor role in the science fiction filmPacific Rim Uprising.[14]

Personal life

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Brar lived in the Los Angeles area with his parents and older sister,[2] until he moved in with fellow actorsCameron Boyce andSophie Reynolds in May 2019.[15][16] On November 30, 2023, Brar penned an essay forTeen Vogue, detailing his struggles withPTSD andmajor depressive disorder and coming out asbisexual.[17]

Filmography

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Film

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Film
YearTitleRoleNotes
2010Diary of a Wimpy KidChirag Gupta
2011Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules
2012Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days
Chilly ChristmasCapsDirect-to-video
2014Mr. Peabody & ShermanMasonVoice[18]
2018Pacific Rim UprisingCadet Suresh
2020StargirlKevin[19]
The F**k-It ListNico Gomes[20]
The ArgumentActor Brett[21]
Hubie HalloweenDeli Mike Mundi[22]
2023Batman: The Doom That Came to GothamSanjay "Jay" TawdeVoice, direct-to-video[23][18]

Television

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Television
YearTitleRoleNotes
2011–2015JessieRavi RossMain role
2012Pair of KingsTitoEpisode: "I Know What You Did Last Sunday"
2013Sofia the FirstPrince ZandarVoice, 4 episodes[18]
2013–2015Teens Wanna KnowHimself3 episodes
2013–2014Pass the Plate11 episodes
2014Lab RatsKal ZarEpisode: "Alien Gladiators"
Chasing LAHimself1 episode
Storyline Online
Ultimate Spider-ManRavi RossVoice, episode: "Halloween Night at the Museum"[18]
2015–2018, 2021, 2022Bunk'dRavi RossMain role (seasons 1–3), directed 3 episodes
2015Invisible SisterGeorgeTelevision film
2016The Night ShiftOmedEpisode: "The Thing With Feathers"
2018Youth & ConsequencesDipankar GoshRecurring role
ChampionsArjun1 episode
2019SchooledReza AlaviEpisode: "There's No Fighting in Fight Club"
Epic NightLillis4 episodes
Cleopatra in SpaceGoziVoice[18]
2020–2022Mira, Royal DetectivePrince VeerVoice, main role
2023Family GuyChaseVoice, episode: "Vat Man and Rob 'Em"
2024Hailey's On It!Sanjay SinghVoice, episode: "I Wanna Dance With My Buddy"[18]

Video games

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YearTitleRoleNotes
2024ConcordDaw[18]

Podcast

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Podcast
YearTitleRoleNotes
2021The Beautiful LiarEvan7 episodes

Awards and nominations

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Awards
YearAwardCategoryWorkResultRef.
2011Young Artist AwardsBest Performance in a Feature Film – Young Ensemble Cast
(withZachary Gordon,Robert Capron,Devon Bostick,
Alex Ferris,Chloë Grace Moretz,Laine MacNeil andGrayson Russell)		Diary of a Wimpy KidWon[24]
2012Young Artist AwardsBest Performance in a Feature Film – Supporting Young ActorDiary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick RulesNominated[25]
Best Performance in a TV series – Supporting Young ActorJessieWon[25]
2013Young Artist AwardsBest Performance in a Feature Film – Supporting Young ActorDiary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog DaysNominated[26]
Best Performance in a Feature Film – Young Ensemble Cast
(withZachary Gordon,Robert Capron,Peyton List,Laine MacNeil
Connor & Owen Fielding,Devon Bostick andGrayson Russell)		Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog DaysWon[26]
Best Performance in a TV Series – Supporting Young ActorJessieNominated[26]
2014NAACP Image AwardsOutstanding Performance in a Youth/Children's Program (Series or Special)JessieNominated[27]
2018Young Entertainer AwardsBest Young Ensemble – Television Series
(withSkai Jackson,Peyton List and Miranda May)		Bunk'dWon
2019Kids' Choice AwardsFavorite Male TV StarBunk'dNominated[28]

References

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  1. ^An intimate conversation with Karan Brar and Sophie Reynolds about The Cameron Boyce Foundation. RetrievedMay 2, 2024 – via YouTube.
  2. ^abcdef"Karan Brar - "Ravi Ross"".DisneyChannelMedianet.com. Archived fromthe original on October 20, 2013. RetrievedSeptember 30, 2011.
  3. ^abcd"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. RetrievedOctober 1, 2011.
  4. ^ab"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. RetrievedMarch 9, 2012.
  5. ^"Karan Brar's Official Website".KaranBrar.com.Archived from the original on November 2, 2020. RetrievedSeptember 30, 2011.
  6. ^"Director's Commentary".'Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules' DVD. June 21, 2011.Archived from the original on September 1, 2023. RetrievedSeptember 2, 2017.
  7. ^"Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days".ComingSoon.net. Archived fromthe original on September 25, 2011. RetrievedAugust 23, 2011.
  8. ^"Interview: Disney Channel's "Jessie" cast tells all".DaemonsTV.com. September 30, 2011. Archived fromthe original on October 9, 2011. RetrievedOctober 1, 2011.
  9. ^"Disney's New Show 'Jessie' Casting Starring Roles".New Faces. May 23, 2011. Archived fromthe original on April 9, 2016. RetrievedOctober 16, 2011.
  10. ^"An interview with Cameron Boyce from "Jessie"".PopCulturePassionistas.com. September 28, 2011.Archived from the original on July 8, 2019. RetrievedNovember 9, 2013.
  11. ^"An Interview with Karan Brar from "Jessie"".PopCulturePassionistas.com. September 27, 2011.Archived from the original on July 8, 2019. RetrievedNovember 9, 2013.
  12. ^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. RetrievedFebruary 25, 2015.
  13. ^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. RetrievedSeptember 21, 2018.
  14. ^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. RetrievedSeptember 21, 2018.
  15. ^Brar, Karan (May 14, 2019)."oh and btw we're roommates now".Instagram. Archived fromthe original on December 26, 2021. RetrievedJuly 17, 2019.
  16. ^Thevarajah, Gayathiri (April 26, 2012)."Karan Brar Makes Waves In The World Of Disney".Anokhi Magazine. Archived fromthe original on July 14, 2014. RetrievedJune 12, 2014.
  17. ^"How I Found Myself".Teen Vogue. November 30, 2023. RetrievedNovember 30, 2023.
  18. ^abcdefg"Karan Brar (visual voices guide)". Behind The Voice Actors. RetrievedJanuary 18, 2025. A green check mark indicates that a role has been confirmed using a screenshot (or collage of screenshots) of a title's list of voice actors and their respective characters found in its credits or other reliable sources of information.
  19. ^N'Duka, Amanda (September 18, 2018)."Breaking Bad & Better Call Saul Actor Giancarlo Esposito Joins Disney's Stargirl".Deadline. RetrievedJanuary 18, 2025.
  20. ^N'Duka, Amanda (July 11, 2018)."Awesomeness Films Sets Cast For High School Comedy From Dan McDermott & Michael Duggan".Deadline. RetrievedJanuary 18, 2025.
  21. ^Hipes, Patrick (May 9, 2019)."Robert Schwartzman'sThe Argument Settled In Time For Cannes; Utopia Repping Sales".Deadline. RetrievedJanuary 18, 2025.
  22. ^Harvey, Josephine (October 8, 2020)."The Moving Story Behind Adam Sandler's Tribute To Cameron Boyce In His New Movie".HuffPost. RetrievedJanuary 18, 2025.
  23. ^Couch, Aaron (December 6, 2022)."Batman: The Doom That Came to Gotham Sets Voice Cast (Exclusive)".The Hollywood Reporter.Archived from the original on December 14, 2022. RetrievedDecember 14, 2022.
  24. ^"32nd Annual Young Artist Awards".YoungArtistAwards.org. Archived fromthe original on August 8, 2013. RetrievedSeptember 30, 2011.
  25. ^ab"33rd Annual Young Artist Awards".YoungArtistAwards.org. Archived fromthe original on April 4, 2012. RetrievedMarch 31, 2012.
  26. ^abc"34th Annual Young Artist Awards".YoungArtistAwards.org. Archived fromthe original on April 3, 2013. RetrievedMarch 31, 2013.
  27. ^"NAACP Image Awards 2014: Television". Archived fromthe original on March 24, 2014.
  28. ^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. RetrievedMarch 22, 2019.

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