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Karan Singh Grover in two minds about signing Kasautii Zindagii Kay

There is bad news for fans who got really excited when they came to know that handsome hunk Karan Singh Grover was set to enter Ekta Kapoor’s popular show Kasautii Zindagii Kay to play the iconic character of Mr Bajaj.

If sources are to be believed, Karan Singh Grover is yet to sign the project on the dotted line. The actor is, reportedly, still unsure about making a comeback to television and that too with a show which does not feature him in the lead role.


Fans who devotedly follow television would know that Karan Singh Grover bid adieu to the medium in 2014 and made a crossover to films. In 2015, the actor debuted on the silver screen with horror flick Alone, which also starred his now wife, Bipasha Basu.

Alone was an average success at the box-office. Grover followed it up with T-Series’ Hate Story 3, which hit screens in 2017. Since then, the actor has not been seen in any project. He is still awaiting the release of his three films though.

Grover has also ventured into digital space and is awaiting the release of his two upcoming web-shows. “Karan is still in two minds and is contemplating whether to come back home to the tube or wait for his ALTBalaji web series, Boss, where he is the main lead. His other ALTBalaji web series, Judaai, is also stuck,” a source reveals to an entertainment portal.

Another source goes on to add, “Karan is not against doing TV per se, but would prefer a new show, centring around him.”

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  • New rivals, including Max, Viu and Vidio, are forcing sharper competition.
  • Local jobs, training and tourism are increasing as productions expand across the region.

Last year, something shifted in what the world watched. Global viewership of Southeast Asian content on Netflix grew by nearly 50%, and this isn't just a corporate milestone; it’s a signal. Stories from Jakarta, Bangkok, and Manila are no longer regional curiosities. They are now part of the global mainstream.

The numbers tell a clear story. Over 100 Southeast Asian titles have now entered Netflix’s Global Top 10 lists. More than 40 of those broke through in 2024 alone. This surge is part of a bigger boom in the region’s own backyard. The total premium video-on-demand market in Southeast Asia saw viewership hit 440 billion minutes in 2024, with revenues up 14% to £1.44 billion (₹15,300 crore). Netflix commands over half of that viewership and 42% of the revenue. They have a clear lead, but the entire market is rising.

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