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Karan Patel on TV Break: "Was Running on Autopilot," Eyes New Show

Popular television actor Karan Patel has opened up about his decision to take a break from the demanding schedule of daily fiction shows. He admitted he felt he was "running on autopilot" and needed to step back to reconnect with himself beyond the sets. Patel, best known for his long-running role in 'Yeh Hai Mohabbatein', clarified this was a pause for recalibration, not quitting. The actor is now set to return to screens with the upcoming large-scale reality show 'The 50' on JioHotstar and Colors.

Key Points: Karan Patel on Taking Break from Daily TV Shows

  • Stepped back from daily TV grind
  • Felt he was on autopilot
  • Needed to reconnect with himself
  • Will star in new reality show 'The 50'
  • Show adapted from French series
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Karan Patel on taking a break from daily shows: Was running on autopilot

Actor Karan Patel reveals why he stepped back from daily soaps, citing exhaustion and a need to recalibrate. Details on his new show 'The 50'.

"When I realised I was running on autopilot. I love daily television, but it's physically and mentally exhausting. - Karan Patel"

Mumbai, Jan 29

Popular actor Karan Patel, known for his long and successful innings in daily fiction shows, has opened up about his decision to step away from the relentless grind of television schedules, saying he reached a point where he felt he was "running on autopilot."

Speaking about the break, Patel admitted that while daily television has been an integral part of his career, the demanding nature of the medium eventually took a toll on him

Asked at what point he felt the need to step back from daily fiction shows, Karan told IANS: "When I realised I was running on autopilot. I love daily television, but it's physically and mentally exhausting."

Karan clarified that the decision to pause was not driven by burnout alone, but by the need to reconnect with himself beyond the sets and shooting floors.

"I wanted to reconnect with myself, with life outside the set. That pause wasn't about quitting-it was about recalibrating," said the actor, who was last seen in the daily show Yeh Hai Mohabbatein.

Karan starred in the series Kasturi, where he played Robbie Sabarwal, his first lead role. His first role was in Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii where he played Vigyat. He has also worked in Kasautii Zindagii Kay and Kasamh Se.

In 2008, he debuted as a host by anchoring a new show Kaho Na Yaar Hai. In 2013, he participated in the dance show Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa. He quit Yeh Hai Mohabbatein in 2019. But re-entered in November 2019.

His role as Raman Kumar Omprakash Bhalla with his co-star Divyanka T Dahiya. In 2020, he participated in Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 10. The same year, he played Rishabh Bajaj in Kasautii Zindagii Kay, replacing Karan Singh Grover.

He will now be seen in The 50.

Produced by Banijay Asia, The 50 is India's upcoming large-scale reality show. Streaming soon on JioHotstar and Colors, The 50 promises a bold new format set to disrupt the Indian reality TV playbook.

The upcoming JioHotstar show, adapted from the popular French series Les Cinquante, features 50 contestants in a lavish palace setting with no fixed rules for unpredictable drama, strategy, and politics.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Honestly, the quality of daily shows suffers when actors are exhausted. The stories get repetitive and performances become mechanical. Maybe if channels gave proper breaks between seasons, we'd get better content. Just my two paise.
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David E
Interesting move from daily fiction to a big reality show like 'The 50'. The format sounds intense but maybe it offers more creative freedom and a fixed schedule compared to a never-ending daily soap. Smart career pivot.
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Ananya R
He was brilliant as Raman Bhalla! Miss him on TV. But totally understand his need for a break. Hope he comes back refreshed and picks up another iconic role. All the best for The 50! 🤞
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Suresh O
This is a problem across Indian television. The pressure to deliver episodes daily kills creativity and health. Producers and channels need to rethink this model. Actors are humans, not machines.
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Meera T
Respect for his honesty. In our culture, taking a break is often seen as weakness or being unprofessional. More people in high-pressure jobs should talk about this. Mental peace is everything. ♥️

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