Karan Brar is well known for his breakout role as Ravi Ross on Jessie and its spinoff Bunk'd, making history as one of the first South Asian series regulars on Disney Channel. He's also appeared in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid film series and has steadily transitioned from child star to a thoughtful, self-aware young actor navigating a complex industry.

In this episode, I sit down with Karan to talk about that exact transition - what it's really like to grow up on set, and why acting has never come "easy" to him despite years of success. We get into the craft, the insecurity that drives improvement, and the challenge of evolving from a child actor into an adult with something meaningful to say. Karan opens up in a big way about mental health, anxiety, and depression, and why being honest about those struggles matters - especially for South Asian communities where those conversations don't always come easily.

We also dive into representation, identity, and the nuance of looking back at earlier roles with both pride and critique. Karan reflects on the responsibility of being a "first," the pressure that comes with it, and his hope to make things easier for the next generation. This is an honest, introspective, and surprisingly grounded conversation about growth - both on screen and off.

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