With the release of the Gujarati devotional drama ‘Laalo – Krishna Sada Sahaayate’ on October 10, 2025, audiences have embraced its lead actor, Karan Joshi.Directed by Ankit Sakhiya and starring Reeva Rachh and Shruhad Goswami alongside Joshi, the film received good reviews and achieved magnificent box office business. Karan Joshi’s performance is receiving much love from the audiences for all the right reasons.
Karan Joshi: From CA to comedy to stardom
Karan Joshi’s path to stardom is unconventional and inspiring. According to Pinkvilla mentioned, he was originally a qualified chartered accountant and legal consultant, he balanced his professional background with a passion for stand-up comedy.He co-founded “The Comedy Jams” in Jamnagar and built a reputation on the comedy circuit across multiple Gujarati cities, emphasizing that laughter, not money, drove his performances. His social media presence with around 27K followers.
Praises for Karan’s performance
Karan Joshi played the role of Lalji Dhansukh Parmar in this drama movie, and his performance was said to be both realistic and convincing. One social media review for the movie read, “Laalo is the must-watch film; the actors have poured themselves into their roles, the storyline and the songs of the movie are beautifully written and choreographed, the direction and cinematography are outstanding, the best part of the movie is the interval scene, it literally gives goosebumps and overall the movie is superb.” Another one wrote, “Karan Joshi’s performance as Laalo is extraordinary—one of the most heartfelt portrayals in Gujarati cinema.” His eyes speak volumes, and his silence conveys emotions words never could. Every scene feels honest, pure, and filled with raw emotion.” A third one praised Karan’s authentic innocence, as the review reads, “Karan Joshi as Laalo brings an authentic innocence and emotional depth to his role, making you connect with every struggle and smile.”
