Karan Tacker is embracing roles that many actors might shy away from, specifically those of a father. Tacker's recent work in "Khakee: The Bihar Chapter" and the film "Tanvi The Great" sees him taking on such roles, and he expresses no fear of being typecast.

Tacker, who was born on May 11, 1986, in Mumbai, began his acting career with a small role in the film "Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi" (2008). He gained recognition through television shows like "Love Ne Mila Di Jodi" and "Ek Hazaaron Mein Meri Behna Hai". More recently, he has garnered acclaim for his performances in streaming projects such as "Special Ops" and "Khakee: The Bihar Chapter".

In "Tanvi The Great," Tacker plays Captain Samar Raina, an army officer. Anupam Kher, who directs the film, praised Tacker's ability to bring both effortlessness and weight to his performances. Kher also noted that Tacker carries the Indian Army uniform with "finesse, dignity, and majestic grace". Tacker himself has expressed gratitude for the opportunity to work with Kher and to debut on the big screen with "Tanvi The Great". The film, which also stars Iain Glen, Boman Irani, and Arvind Swami, premiered at the Cannes Film Festival 2025.

Tacker doesn't believe that playing a father on screen will limit his future opportunities. He emphasizes that the character itself is most important, with age and profession being secondary. He draws inspiration from his "Tanvi The Great" co-star, Anupam Kher, who began his career playing an old man in "Saaransh" at a young age. Tacker believes that excelling in a role is what truly matters, not fitting into predefined boxes. He stated, "I've never really looked at these things from such a micro lens where I feel that once you play a father, then you will only be cast as a father. I don't think I will get typecast. In my next project, I am not playing a father". He elaborates, "It's the character you pick. The profession of that character or his age is all peripheral and it doesn't really matter".

Critics have lauded Tacker's performance in "Tanvi The Great," noting his emotional depth and impactful presence despite limited screen time. Simultaneously with the release of "Tanvi The Great", Tacker reprised his role as RAW agent Farooq Ali in "Special Ops Season 2", receiving praise for his intense energy and commanding screen presence.

Looking ahead, Tacker is set to star in the psychological thriller "Bhay," where he will play a paranormal investigator. This role marks a departure from his recent portrayals and demonstrates his commitment to exploring diverse characters.