Who is Karan Kothari? Everything to know about businessman and Shanaya Kapoor¡¯s rumoured boyfriend

Daughter of Sanjay Kapoor and Maheep Sandhu, Shanaya Kapoor is gearing up to make her acting debut opposite Adarsh Gourav in Tu Yaa Main. While the diva¡¯s name has been long-linked to Bollywood, lately, it¡¯s been buzzing for another reason; her rumored romance with businessman Karan Kothari. While he isn¡¯t from the film industry, Karan is no stranger to success. But who exactly is he, and why is he suddenly making headlines? Let¡¯s break it down.

Who is Karan Kothari?

Karan Kothari is not your average Page 3 celebrity. Born and raised in Mumbai, he attended the prestigious Cathedral and John Connon School before moving to the U.S. to study Economics at UCLA. According to his LinkedIn profile, his career has been as dynamic as his social life, he¡¯s worked in investment banking, fintech, and even launched his own company.

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Currently, he¡¯s part of Karya Inc., where he leads strategic partnerships to create economic opportunities for underprivileged Indians. Before this, he founded Silky Tiger Inc., a digital branding firm, and worked at Produce Pay Inc., helping Latin American farmers secure better market access. When he¡¯s not closing business deals, Karan is an adventure junkie. He loves surfing, tennis, and basketball, and is known to have a taste for global cuisines.

When did Shanaya Kapoor and Karan Kothari first meet?

Unlike most Bollywood relationships, this one wasn¡¯t born on a film set. Karan and Shanaya reportedly met during their UCLA days, where their friendship turned into something deeper. While neither has confirmed the relationship, their social media posts tell a different story. Matching travel pictures, discreet party appearances, and insider whispers suggest they¡¯re more than just "good friends."

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What¡¯s next for Shanaya Kapoor?

After Tu Yaa Main, Shanaya Kapoor has Santosh Singh¡¯s Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan with Vikrant Massey and Shujaat Saudagar¡¯s un-titled romantic saga opposite Abhay Verma. The 25-year-old also has Mohanlal's Vrushabha lined-up for release later this year. Her supposed debut film Bedhadak was shelved recently.

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