Karan Singh Grover has wooed the audience with stellar performances on all three mediums. In a career spanning over 17 years, KSG has garnered a stupendous fan-following. Currently, the actor is over the moon with the love that he is getting for his character, Asad Ahmed Khan, in the latest web show. Apart from keeping fans updated about his projects, his social media feed is filled with mushy pictures with wife Bipasha Basu. ETimes, got in touch with the actor to talk about his journey, his take on love, and when will we see him pair up with Bipasha again. Read on…

You have been in this industry for over 17 years now. How has the journey been?


Well, yes, it has been close to two decades now. It’s been a great learning experience since I have another 100 years to live. All I can say is that the journey has just begun. I wish I could have done more, learned more. Time is running, and I wish to entertain my fans as much as I can.

Over the years, social media has become impactful. What is your take on it?

When I started my career, my parents didn’t have the internet. The world has advanced technologically and will get even more advanced in the coming days. All I can say is that like every coin has two sides, social media also has its pros and cons. Back in the day, you could not connect with your family, but now, with the advent of social media, things have become much easier. Now, whenever I am shooting in some other part of the country, I can get on a video call with Bipasha. It makes us feel happier as both of us don’t like staying away from each other. It wouldn’t have been possible 10 years ago.

You and Bipasha make for such a cute couple! What relationship advice would you like to give to Gen Z and Millennials?


Love is the truest form of emotion; it is a forever emotion. And if by looking at our social media feed, people get inspired, it’s good. We really find very few people who talk about love, and I don’t think anything can spread faster than love. So, let’s propagate love and be the ambassadors for it. If you haven’t found love yet, love yourself. Share it with people. And hey, look at Bipasha and me, we look so hot together; we are smiling and are happy. It’s the smile and the happiness that spreads across social media. So, all I want to say is propagate love as it saves all.

Have you and Bipasha watched a film together in the theatres of late?


I am carefree. I hug people more than I shake their hands, I walk barefoot. The Covid-19 outbreak is a stressful time to be with a person like me. But we don’t venture out much since Bipasha is fighting with her fear; we end up staying home mostly. And now, with vaccinations being administered, it’s time to be responsible and take care of our families and ourselves.

You are one of the fittest actors in Bollywood. What does fitness mean to you?


Fitness, to me, means the ability to understand that we were meant to live for 150 years; we are not supposed to live such short lives. We shouldn’t be stressed. Looking a certain way is a byproduct; what matters is how fit we are physically and mentally.

How many days and hours do you workout in a week?


I don’t take a break unless I am unwell, sick, or can’t move. So there is no day off for me. I start my day by working out and it can last for hours. Whatever time I get, I train myself in the best way possible. I also meditate.

Are you more into strength training or cardio?


I am more into movements that comprise yoga, tai chi, dance moves, and animal movements; it’s a smoothie of all workouts. I work on the spine and legs. We also have play days, and there are days we workout on the road. There are days I do handstands as well. While doing strength training, only a part of the body gets strong; only that portion of the arm or legs gets strong. That’s why I do all forms of training.

What is your cheat meal like?


I like food. A year-and-a-half ago, I stopped eating non-vegetarian fare. I don’t avoid anything. But yes, to an extent, I avoid eating cookies and candies as much as I can. But when I eat my favourite candies, I finish it all in one go, and then I instantly burn my calories. So, I have a rule made by me and my owner (Bipasha); she makes good rules, and I follow them.

When can we see you and Bipasha together onscreen?


She doesn’t want to work with me; she can’t handle me at work. She says since she lives with me for 24 hours, she wants to meet other people too (laughs). So, I don’t think we will be working together anytime soon. Maybe in the future, we will.