Karan Mehra is an Indian television actor, model and fashion designer who rose to prominence with his performance as main lead Naitik Singhania in the Star Plus soap opera Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai, one of the most longest-running Indian television serials. One of the most highest-paid actors in Hindi television industry, he was also a contestant on Bigg Boss 10 (2016–2017).