Karan Brar Explained

Karan Brar
Birth Date:18 January 1999
Birth Place:Redmond, Washington, U.S.
Occupation:Actor
Years Active:2010–present

Karan Brar (born January 18, 1999) is an American actor. He portrayed Chirag Gupta in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid film franchise and Ravi Ross on the Disney Channel Original Series Jessie and its subsequent spin-off Bunk'd.

Early life

Karan Brar was born on January 18, 1999, in Redmond, Washington,[1] [2] to parents who are of Punjabi ancestry.[3] He was raised in Bothell, Washington, and has an older sister named Sabreena.[4] [5] [6] Brar attended Cedar Wood Elementary School. He studied acting at John Robert Powers and Patti Kalles workshops.[7] [5]

Career

Brar began his acting career at the age of 11, starring as Indian middle schooler Chirag Gupta in the comedy feature film Diary of a Wimpy Kid.[4] [5] Brar naturally speaks with an American accent and worked with a dialect coach to perfect his Indian accent for the role.[5] [8]

In March 2011, Brar reprised his role as Chirag Gupta in the feature film sequel Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules.[4] In October 2011, it was confirmed that he would also be reprising his role as Chirag for the third installment of the Wimpy Kid franchise, Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days, released on August 3, 2012.[9] In April 2010, he appeared in the Seeds of Compassion advertorial campaign announcing the Dalai Lama's visit to Seattle, as well as appearing in commercials for Shell Gasoline and Committee for Children.[4] [6]

From 2011 to 2015, Brar starred in Jessie as Indian adoptee Ravi Ross.[4] [10] 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.[11] [12] [13]

In February 2015, the Jessie spinoff Bunk'd was announced, in which Brar reprised his role as Ravi Ross.[14] That year, he played the role of George in the Disney Channel film Invisible Sister.[15] In 2018, he had a minor role in the science fiction film Pacific Rim Uprising.[16]

Personal life

Brar lived in the Los Angeles area with his parents and older sister,[4] until he moved in with fellow actors Cameron Boyce and Sophie Reynolds in May 2019.[17] [18] On November 30, 2023, Brar penned an essay for Teen Vogue, detailing his struggles with PTSD and major depressive disorder, and coming out as bisexual.[19]

Filmography

Film

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[20]
2018Pacific Rim UprisingSuresh Khuran
2020StargirlKevin[21]
The F**k-It ListNico Gomes[22]
The ArgumentActor Brett[23]
Hubie HalloweenDeli Mike Mundi[24]
2023Batman: The Doom That Came to GothamSanjay "Jay" TawdeVoice, direct-to-video[25]
2025Queens of the DeadOfficer Trayvis

Television

Television
YearTitleRoleNotes
2011–2015JessieRavi RossMain role
2012Pair of KingsTitoEpisode: "I Know What You Did Last Sunday"
2013Sofia the FirstPrince ZandarVoice, 4 episodes
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"
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
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"

Podcast

Awards and nominations

Awards
YearAwardCategoryWorkResultRef.
2011Young Artist AwardsBest Performance in a Feature Film – Young Ensemble Cast
(with Zachary Gordon, Robert Capron, Devon Bostick,
Alex Ferris, Chloë Grace Moretz, Laine MacNeil and Grayson Russell)		Diary of a Wimpy Kid[26]
2012Young Artist AwardsBest Performance in a Feature Film – Supporting Young ActorDiary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules[27]
Best Performance in a TV series – Supporting Young ActorJessie
2013Young Artist AwardsBest Performance in a Feature Film – Supporting Young ActorDiary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days[28]
Best Performance in a Feature Film – Young Ensemble Cast
(with Zachary Gordon, Robert Capron, Peyton List, Laine MacNeil
Connor & Owen Fielding, Devon Bostick and Grayson Russell)		Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days
Best Performance in a TV Series – Supporting Young ActorJessie
2014NAACP Image AwardsOutstanding Performance in a Youth/Children's Program (Series or Special)Jessie[29]
2018Young Entertainer AwardsBest Young Ensemble – Television Series
(with Skai Jackson, Peyton List and Miranda May)		Bunk'd
2019Kids' Choice AwardsFavorite Male TV StarBunk'd[30]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: February 13, 2014 . Redmond native Karan Brar making his mark in Hollywood . June 24, 2025 . king5.com . en-US.
  2. News: March 20, 2010 . Bothell 5th-grader gets big screen role . https://web.archive.org/web/20241127152834/https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/bothell-5th-grader-gets-big-screen-role/ . November 27, 2024 . June 24, 2025 . The Seattle Times . en-US.
  3. An intimate conversation with Karan Brar and Sophie Reynolds about The Cameron Boyce Foundation . en . May 2, 2024 . YouTube.
  4. Web site: Karan Brar - "Ravi Ross" . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20131020105635/http://www.disneychannelmedianet.com/web/showpage/showpage.aspx?program_id=900077&type=brar . October 20, 2013 . September 30, 2011 . DisneyChannelMedianet.com.
  5. Web site: March 18, 2010 . Eastsider Karan Brar, age 11, has key role in 'Wimpy Kid' . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20100323011928/http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/movies/2011372266_wimpy21.html . March 23, 2010 . October 1, 2011 . The Seattle Times.
  6. Web site: April 8, 2011 . Bothell's kid: Brar scores acting success with 'Diary of a Wimpy Kid' films . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20151007094627/http://www.bothell-reporter.com/news/119494954.html?mobile=true . October 7, 2015 . March 9, 2012 . Bothell Reporter.
  7. Web site: Karan Brar's Official Website . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20201102155045/http://www.karanbrar.com/ . November 2, 2020 . September 30, 2011 . KaranBrar.com.
  8. Web site: Director's Commentary. June 21, 2011. 'Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules' DVD. September 2, 2017. September 1, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230901165606/https://www.amazon.com/Diary-Wimpy-Kid-Rodrick-Rules/dp/B004Z7AHZC/ref=sr_1_1?s=movies-tv&ie=UTF8&qid=1317455623&sr=1-1. live.
  9. Web site: Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days. https://web.archive.org/web/20110925110232/http://www.comingsoon.net/films.php?id=81170. dead. September 25, 2011. ComingSoon.net. August 23, 2011.
  10. Web site: Interview: Disney Channel's "Jessie" cast tells all. September 30, 2011. DaemonsTV.com. October 1, 2011. October 9, 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20111009225244/http://www.daemonstv.com/2011/09/30/interview-disney-channels-jessie-debby-ryan-and-the-cast-tell-all-video/. dead.
  11. Web site: Disney's New Show 'Jessie' Casting Starring Roles. May 23, 2011. New Faces. October 16, 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20160409094049/http://www.newfaces.com/auditions/Television-Commercial-casting-calls_13418. April 9, 2016. dead.
  12. Web site: An interview with Cameron Boyce from "Jessie". September 28, 2011. PopCulturePassionistas.com. November 9, 2013. July 8, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190708224536/https://www.youtube.com/user/PCPassionistas?feature=mhee#p/u/4/GovWKWXKV7E. live.
  13. Web site: An Interview with Karan Brar from "Jessie". September 27, 2011. PopCulturePassionistas.com. November 9, 2013. July 8, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190708224536/https://www.youtube.com/user/PCPassionistas?feature=mhee#p/u/9/gtDA7iumtC4. live.
  14. Web site: Andreeva . Nellie . Disney Channel's 'Jessie' Ending Run, But Spinoff Series Set With Stars Peyton List, Karan Brar & Skai Jackson . . February 25, 2015 . February 25, 2015 . January 7, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220107031031/https://deadline.com/2015/02/jessie-cancelled-spinoff-peyton-list-karan-brar-skai-jackson-disney-channel-1201380940/ . live .
  15. News: 'Jessie' Star Karan Brar to Co-star in Disney Channel Original Movie 'Invisible Sister'. Wagmeister. Elizabeth. February 27, 2015. Variety. September 21, 2018. en-US. September 1, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230901165519/https://variety.com/2015/tv/news/invisible-sister-cast-karan-brar-disney-channel-original-movie-1201442840/. live.
  16. News: Pacific Rim 2 Casts Karan Brar; Neil Brown Jr. Joins Marlon Wayans In 'Naked'. N'Duka. Amanda. October 18, 2016. Deadline. September 21, 2018. en-US. September 1, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230901165506/https://deadline.com/2016/10/pacific-rim-2-karan-brar-neil-brown-jr-marlon-wayans-naked-1201838610/. live.
  17. Web site: oh and btw we're roommates now.. https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/s/instagram/Bxc9T1eBrqN . December 26, 2021 . registration. Karan. Brar. Instagram. May 14, 2019. July 17, 2019.
  18. Web site: Karan Brar Makes Waves In The World Of Disney. Thevarajah. Gayathiri. April 26, 2012. Anokhi Magazine. June 12, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140714140302/http://anokhimagazine.com/online-exclusives/child-actor-karan-brar-makes-waves-world-disney. July 14, 2014. dead.
  19. Web site: November 30, 2023 . How I Found Myself . November 30, 2023 . Teen Vogue . en-US.
  20. Web site: Karan Brar (visual voices guide) . January 18, 2025 . Behind The Voice Actors. 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.
  21. Web site: N'Duka . Amanda . September 18, 2018 . Breaking Bad & Better Call Saul Actor Giancarlo Esposito Joins Disney's Stargirl . January 18, 2025 . Deadline . en-US.
  22. Web site: N'Duka . Amanda . July 11, 2018 . Awesomeness Films Sets Cast For High School Comedy From Dan McDermott & Michael Duggan . January 18, 2025 . Deadline . en-US.
  23. Web site: Hipes . Patrick . May 9, 2019 . Robert Schwartzman's The Argument Settled In Time For Cannes; Utopia Repping Sales . January 18, 2025 . Deadline . en-US.
  24. Web site: Harvey . Josephine . October 8, 2020 . The Moving Story Behind Adam Sandler's Tribute To Cameron Boyce In His New Movie . January 18, 2025 . HuffPost . en.
  25. Web site: Couch . Aaron . December 6, 2022 . Batman: The Doom That Came to Gotham Sets Voice Cast (Exclusive) . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20221214031941/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/batman-the-doom-that-came-to-gotham-cast-1235275547/ . December 14, 2022 . December 14, 2022 . The Hollywood Reporter.
  26. Web site: 32nd Annual Young Artist Awards . September 30, 2011 . YoungArtistAwards.org . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20130808150433/http://www.youngartistawards.org/noms32.html . August 8, 2013 .
  27. Web site: 33rd Annual Young Artist Awards . March 31, 2012 . YoungArtistAwards.org . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120404162133/http://www.youngartistawards.org/noms33.html . April 4, 2012 .
  28. Web site: 34th Annual Young Artist Awards . March 31, 2013 . YoungArtistAwards.org . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20130403013454/http://www.youngartistawards.org/noms34.html . April 3, 2013 .
  29. Web site: NAACP Image Awards 2014: Television . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20140324075403/http://www.naacpimageawards.net/nominees/television/ . March 24, 2014 .
  30. Web site: Annie. Howard. Kids' Choice Awards: 'Avengers: Infinity War' Tops Nominees; DJ Khaled to Host. The Hollywood Reporter. February 26, 2019. March 22, 2019. September 1, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230901165508/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/lists/kids-choice-awards-complete-list-nominees-2019-1190854/. live.

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