Mohsin Khan is a well-known name in the entertainment industry, especially for his role as Kartik Goenka in the popular TV show Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai. His portrayal of Kartik has won him widespread admiration and fame. In a recent interview, Mohsin shared the inspiring story of how he rose to stardom in television.
During the interview, Mohsin revealed an interesting detail about how he got the role of Kartik. Initially, he was offered a different character in Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai. He explained, “Not many people know this, but there was originally a character of Kartik’s elder brother. My first mock shoot was with Naira and this elder brother character. The elder brother was supposed to become the main hero later. I was told about two characters—Kartik, who was fun and lively, and his elder brother, who was a strict man with a strained relationship with his father after returning from studying abroad. I felt more connected to Kartik and decided to audition for that role instead.”
Even though the production team suggested he audition for Kartik’s older brother, Mohsin was determined to play Kartik, even if it meant not being the lead character. Eventually, the show’s creators decided to remove the elder brother character entirely and focused on the dynamic between Kartik and Naira, making them the central characters.
Reflecting on how he landed the role of Kartik, Mohsin shared, “After finishing Dream Girl, I had cut my hair short. Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai was holding auditions, but I was hesitant because of my short hair. A few months later, they were still auditioning, and by then, my hair had grown back. I decided to go for it, and that’s when I met Rajan Sir and the rest of the team. The mock shoot happened, and the rest is history.”
Mohsin also spoke about how the character of Kartik has become an inseparable part of his life. Before Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai, he had small roles in shows like Nisha Aur Uske Cousins, Dream Girl, and Meri Aashiqui Tumse Hi. These early roles, no matter how small, were the beginning of his journey in the entertainment industry.
He recalled that his first day of shooting for Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai took place in Rishikesh instead of the main sets. He humorously shared a memory from that day: he had recently been in an accident and informed the producers that riding a bike might be difficult for him. Ironically, his very first scene involved riding a bike. He laughed as he remembered, “My first scene was on a bike, but I managed to pull it off somehow.”
This glimpse into Mohsin Khan’s journey highlights the challenges and decisions that shaped his career, leading to his success as one of television’s most beloved stars.
