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Karan Oberoi
Born (1987-09-26) September 26, 1987 (age 36)
NationalityIndian
CitizenshipIndian
Alma materDelhi University
OccupationFitness Model
Years active2011
Modeling information
Height6 ft (183 cm)
Websitewww.thekaranoberoi.com

Karan Oberoi (born 26 September 1987) is an Indian fitness and fashion model.[1] He is known for his contribution to fitness modelling as well as for modelling Indian and International brands and labels, and walking the ramp for designers.[2]

Early life & education

Karan earned his bachelor's degree in Commerce and a post graduate diploma in Mass Media from Delhi University.[3] He then earned an MBA in International Business from Amity International Business School, Noida.[4][5]

Work

His first job was as a graphic designer for an advertising agency.[6][7] He has completed an acting course from Anupam Kher's Acting School, Actor Prepares.[2][8]

Karan has walked for designers like Rohit Bal, Shantanu & Nikhil, Rajesh Pratap Singh and for brands like Aldo Group, Jack & Jones and Lamborghini.[9]

He has been the poster boy of FBB for two consecutive years. He has modelled for Royal Enfield's Bike, Riding Apparel and Japanese Automobile brand Isuzu. [10] He has appeared on the cover for Health & Nutrition and Men's Health. He was the official brand ambassador for British Nutrition.[11]

He has been part of fashion weeks like Lakme Fashion Week, GQ Nights and India Couture Week.

Awards & recognition

He was awarded 'Top Fitness Model' by HT Brunch in early 2018.[12][13] He won the title of 'Best Body' at Mr. India International. At the Global Leadership Awards held in April 2018, he won the 'Youth Icon Model of the Year'. He was labelled as "Hottie of the fortnight" by Filmfare magazine.[14][15] He was appointed as the 'World Peace Messenger' in June 2018 by the World Peace and Diplomacy Organization, a part of United Nations Global Compact in June 2018.[16]

References

  1. ^ "The changing face of modelling in India- Karan Oberoi". dailynewsen.com. Retrieved 2019-03-14.
  2. ^ a b "It's flattering when people compare me to John Abraham: Karan Oberoi | more lifestyle". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 2019-03-14.
  3. ^ "The Life of a Fitness Model Karan Oberoi". thehansindia.com. Retrieved 2019-03-14.
  4. ^ "From MBA to Modelling - Karan Oberoi's Unusual Rise to Success - NewsBlaze News". newsblaze.com. Retrieved 2019-03-14.
  5. ^ "Model Karan Oberoi shares helpful tips for being a healthy and fit vegetarian". Times of India. Retrieved 2019-03-14.
  6. ^ "Aspiring to be a fitness model? Here are Few tips from India’s top fitness model Karan Oberoi that might help". Mercury News Daily. Retrieved 2019-03-14.
  7. ^ "Mr. Photogenic Karan Oberoi has his Modelling Game On-Point". theindiasaga.com. Retrieved 2019-03-14.
  8. ^ "Actor Prepares (Anupam Kher) Student makes his way to Feature Films, Chk It Out ! - Just Marathi English". DailyHunt. Retrieved 2019-03-14.
  9. ^ Daniel Rosen. "Indian Supermodel Karan Oberoi shares 7 tips if you are striving to become a model". News Style. Retrieved 2019-03-14.
  10. ^ "Industry Rules » Karan Oberoi". Industry Rules. Retrieved 2019-03-14.
  11. ^ nanonews. "Supermodel Karan Oberoi considers Cristiano Ronaldo as the Ultimate Style Icon". nanonews.org. Retrieved 2019-03-14.
  12. ^ "India's Top Fitness Model - Karan Oberoi - NewsBlaze News". newsblaze.com. Retrieved 2019-03-14.
  13. ^ "Fitness modelling isn't as easy as it may seem: Karan Oberoi | fitness". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 2019-03-14.
  14. ^ "Hottie of the fortnight! Meet Karan Oberoi". filmfare.com. Retrieved 2019-03-14.
  15. ^ "Karan Oberoi- the fashion sensation from Delhi ⋆ Postman News". postmannews.com. Retrieved 2019-03-14.
  16. ^ ""Modelling is just one part of me," says Karan Oberoi". goaprism.com. Retrieved 2019-03-14.