A perfect beach b’day for Karan Singh Grover

I’m happy to have all my favourite things around me, the sea, beautiful sand beaches and of course, Bipasha. Being in Maldives makes me so happy.

KARAN SINGH GROVER, ACTOR

Karan Singh Grover’s love for the sun and sea is evident from his social media posts. His birthdays are incomplete without them and this year, too, is no different.

“I’m happy to have all my favourite things around me, the sea, beautiful sand beaches and of course, Bipasha [Basu Singh Grover]. It’s so beautiful here that every day feels special...,” says an elated Karan, who’s spending his special day in Maldives.

“Don’t know how different [the celebration] is going to be this time, but just being here makes me so happy,” adds Karan, who turns 38 today.

Of late, he has been in the limelight for his Star Infinity Art series. While his passion for painting is known, Karan recently started posting some artworks online, including videos of the making, thanks to Bipasha’s encouragement.

The actor is content with the “good response” his posts have been garnering. While many feel he could have done this much before, Karan feels things happen whenever “they are meant to, whenever they work the best for you”.

“Earlier, I would paint or sketch something and show it to people around, who might not necessarily be art patrons. I would show it our gardener, liftman, and even some other friends. Their reactions helped,” says Karan, who will exhibit 18 of his artworks in Mumbai next month, and later, in an international location.

Interestingly, the actor always wanted to launch an art website that will explain the inspiration behind the Star Infinity Art series, around his birthday.

“I was looking for a space that could highlight my journey, learning, and, of course, my creations. People can also buy my artworks if they like something,” he adds.

Bipasha, too, Karan says, has been excited about the initiative. So is she a liberal or a harsh critic?

“Bipasha doesn’t have a filter. She would tell the truth without thinking that it might hurt the other person. I remember working on a small piece and when she saw it, she was like ‘yeh toh mithaai ka dabba lag raha hain, a cute one though’ (laughs). While I’m sensitive to what she says, I prefer the way she is. Such people in your life always tell you the truth,” he concludes.