Karan Oberoi (model)
Karan Oberoi | |
|---|---|
 Karan Oberoi in 2019 | |
| Born | 26 September 1987 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Other names | KO |
| Alma mater | Delhi University |
| Occupation(s) | Fashion model, Actor, Fitness model |
| Years active | 2011 |
| Height | 6 ft (183 cm) |
| Website | Official website |
Karan Oberoi (born 26 September 1987) also known by his initials KO,[1][2] is an Indian fashion model, actor and fitness model.[3][4][5] He began his career as a graphic designer for an advertising firm, and accidentally veered into modelling while on the job.[6][7] Karan has been a chosen model for some of the advertising campaigns in India for brands like Reebok, Royal Enfield and Isuzu[8][9] and has walked for bigwigs in the fashion industry such as Rohit Bal, Shantanu & Nikhil and Rajesh Pratap Singh.[10] He is also seen on the cover of magazines such as Men's Health and Health & Nutrition.
Early life and education[edit]
Karan Oberoi was born and brought up in a Sikh[10] family in New Delhi. His mother, Jasvinder Oberoi, is an associate professor of Hindi literature in one of the colleges in Delhi University and his father, G.S. Oberoi worked in a public sector bank.[11]
He earned his bachelor's degree in Commerce and a post graduate diploma in Mass Media from Delhi University. He then earned an MBA in International Business from Amity International Business School, Noida.[12]
Work[edit]
Karan's first job was as a graphic designer for an advertising agency.[7] He has also learnt acting from Anupam Kher's Acting School, Actor Prepares.[3]
As a fashion model Oberoi has walked for Fashion designers such as Rohit Bal, Shantanu & Nikhil, Rajesh Pratap Singh, Arjun Khanna and for brands like Aldo Group, Jack & Jones and Lamborghini. He is also seen walking for designers in fashion weeks Lakme Fashion Week, Wills Fashion Week, Beach Resort Fashion Week, GQ Fashion Nights and India Couture Week.[13][7]
He has been the poster boy of FBB brand for two consecutive years, and has modelled for Royal Enfield motorcycles & Riding Apparels, Reebok India and Japanese Automobile brand Isuzu. He has appeared on the cover for Health & Nutrition and Men's Health. He was the official brand ambassador for British Nutrition.[11][13]
In September 2019, Karan was invited as a celebrity guest on Times Food's cooking show, Cooking with Celebs.[14]
Awards and recognition[edit]
Oberoi was awarded as 'Top Fitness Model' by HT Brunch in early 2018.[15] 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.[4] In March 2018, he was featured in the list of 'India's top supermodels' by Hindustan Times.[9] 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.[11]
References[edit]
- ^ "Fitness Diaries With Leading Indian Model Karan Oberoi - Outlook Splurge". 28 September 2020. Archived from the original on 28 September 2020. Retrieved 19 July 2021.
- ^ "Quarantine fitness: Train like Karan Oberoi". Hindustan Times. 27 May 2020. Retrieved 19 July 2021.
- ^ a b "It's flattering when people compare me to John Abraham: Karan Oberoi | more lifestyle". Hindustan Times. 3 May 2018. Retrieved 14 March 2019.
- ^ a b "Hottie of the fortnight! Meet Karan Oberoi". Filmfare. 12 October 2017.
- ^ "Treat your body as Temple: Karan Oberoi". New Delhi: United News of India. 2 March 2019.
- ^ "Meet one of the most influential models in the nation - Karan Oberoi aka KO". 28 June 2019. Archived from the original on 28 June 2019. Retrieved 19 July 2021.
- ^ a b c "ग्राफिक डिजाइनर से इस तरह टॉप मॉडल बने Karan Oberoi, अब इस ब्रांड से जुड़ा नाम!". Zee News Hindi. 10 May 2020. Retrieved 21 May 2020.
- ^ "Karan Oberoi (KO) shares dos and don'ts for glowing, healthy skin". Hindustan Times. 13 March 2020. Retrieved 19 July 2021.
- ^ a b Bidapa, Prasad (17 March 2018). "Unveiling India's top ten supermodels". Hindustan Times.
- ^ a b Tanveer (20 July 2019). "Muslim community has given the finest models, says Karan Oberoi". Siasat.
- ^ a b c "Meet one of the most photographed faces - Karan Oberoi". International Business Times (India edition). IBT Media. 3 April 2020.
- ^ "Model Karan Oberoi shares helpful tips for being a healthy and fit vegetarian". The Times of India. 25 January 2019.
- ^ a b "Karan Oberoi A Dark Horse in the modelling world". Asianet News Network Pvt Ltd. Retrieved 19 July 2021.
- ^ "Cooking with Celebs: Karan Oberoi (KO), Top fitness & fashion model". The Times of India. 12 September 2019.
- ^ Kaushal, Akshay (5 April 2018). "Fitness modelling isn't as easy as it may seem: Karan Oberoi". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 5 January 2023.