Karan Oberoi (model)
{{short description|Indian fitness and fashion model}}
{{for|the Indian television actor, anchor and singer|Karan Oberoi}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=January 2023}}
{{Use Indian English|date=January 2023}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Karan Oberoi
| image = Karan Oberoi KO 1.jpg
| image_size =
| alt =
| caption = Karan Oberoi in 2019
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1987|09|26}}
| birth_place = New Delhi, India
| nationality = Indian
| other_names = KO
| alma_mater = Delhi University
| occupation = Fashion model, Actor, Fitness model
| years_active = 2011
| known_for =
| height = 6 ft
| website = {{URL|https://www.karanoberoiko.com/|Official website}}
}}
Karan Oberoi (born 26 September 1987) also known by his initials KO,{{Cite web|date=2020-09-28|title=Fitness Diaries With Leading Indian Model Karan Oberoi - Outlook Splurge|url=http://www.outlooksplurge.com/beauty-wellness/story/223/model-diaries-model-karan-oberois-fitness-mantra|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200928152842/http://www.outlooksplurge.com/beauty-wellness/story/223/model-diaries-model-karan-oberois-fitness-mantra|url-status=dead|archive-date=2020-09-28|access-date=2021-07-19}}{{Cite web|date=2020-05-27|title=Quarantine fitness: Train like Karan Oberoi|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/more-lifestyle/quarantine-fitness-train-like-karan-oberoi/story-VdqOQhpd96dsPDtrIfafKO.html|access-date=2021-07-19|website=Hindustan Times|language=en}} is an Indian fashion model, actor and fitness model.{{cite web|title=It's flattering when people compare me to John Abraham: Karan Oberoi | more lifestyle|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/more-lifestyle/it-s-flattering-when-people-compare-me-to-john-abraham-karan-oberoi/story-zivqgRkkuK0eRb6d2zzCSK.html|website=Hindustan Times|date=3 May 2018 |accessdate=2019-03-14}}{{cite news |title=Treat your body as Temple: Karan Oberoi |url=http://www.uniindia.com/treat-your-body-as-temple-karan-oberoi/india/news/1515979.html |publisher=United News of India |date=2 March 2019 |location=New Delhi}} He began his career as a graphic designer for an advertising firm, and accidentally veered into modelling while on the job.{{Cite web|date=2019-06-28|title=Meet one of the most influential models in the nation - Karan Oberoi aka KO|url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/television/220619/meet-one-of-the-most-influential-models-in-the-nation-karan-oberoi-a.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190628064405/http://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/television/220619/meet-one-of-the-most-influential-models-in-the-nation-karan-oberoi-a.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=2019-06-28|access-date=2021-07-19}} Karan has been a chosen model for some of the advertising campaigns in India for brands like Reebok, Royal Enfield and Isuzu{{Cite web|date=2020-03-13|title=Karan Oberoi (KO) shares dos and don'ts for glowing, healthy skin|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/fitness/karan-oberoi-ko-shares-dos-and-don-ts-for-glowing-healthy-skin/story-CXbNOTCzcCquUMTn1ktYaK.html|access-date=2021-07-19|website=Hindustan Times|language=en}} and has walked for bigwigs in the fashion industry such as Rohit Bal, Shantanu & Nikhil and Rajesh Pratap Singh. He is also seen on the cover of magazines such as Men's Health and Health & Nutrition.
Early life and education
Karan Oberoi was born and brought up in a Sikh{{cite news |author1=Tanveer |title=Muslim community has given the finest models, says Karan Oberoi |url=https://www.siasat.com/muslim-community-has-given-finest-models-says-karan-oberoi-1554228/ |publisher=Siasat |date=20 July 2019}} 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.
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.{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/food-news/karan-oberoi-shares-helpful-tips-for-being-a-healthy-and-fit-vegetarian/articleshow/67689778.cms|title=Model Karan Oberoi shares helpful tips for being a healthy and fit vegetarian|work=The Times of India|date=25 January 2019}}
Work
Karan's first job was as a graphic designer for an advertising agency.{{Cite web|title=ग्राफिक डिजाइनर से इस तरह टॉप मॉडल बने Karan Oberoi, अब इस ब्रांड से जुड़ा नाम!|url=https://zeenews.india.com/hindi/entertainment/karan-oberois-journey-from-graphic-designer-to-top-model/683968|date=2020-05-10|website=Zee News Hindi|access-date=2020-05-21}} He has also learnt acting from Anupam Kher's Acting School, Actor Prepares.
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.{{Cite web|title=Karan Oberoi A Dark Horse in the modelling world|url=https://newsable.asianetnews.com/lifestyle/meet-karan-oberoi-a-dark-horse-in-the-modeling-world-gives-some-success-mantras-qaj5lx|access-date=2021-07-19|website=Asianet News Network Pvt Ltd|language=en}}
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.
In September 2019, Karan was invited as a celebrity guest on Times Food's cooking show, Cooking with Celebs.{{cite news |title=Cooking with Celebs: Karan Oberoi (KO), Top fitness & fashion model |url=https://recipes.timesofindia.com/videos/cooking-with-celebs-karan-oberoi-ko-top-fitness-fashion-model/videoshow/71098113.cms |work=The Times of India |date=12 September 2019}}
Awards and recognition
Oberoi was awarded as 'Top Fitness Model' by HT Brunch in early 2018.{{cite news |last1=Kaushal |first1=Akshay |title=Fitness modelling isn't as easy as it may seem: Karan Oberoi |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/fitness/fitness-modelling-isn-t-as-easy-as-it-may-seem-karan-oberoi/story-Q2rQ06go492hMA5TbMeqyI.html |newspaper=Hindustan Times |date=5 April 2018 | accessdate=5 January 2023}} 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.{{cite web|url=https://www.filmfare.com/news/hottie-of-the-fortnight-meet-karan-oberoi-24452.html|title=Hottie of the fortnight! Meet Karan Oberoi|website=Filmfare|date= 12 October 2017}} In March 2018, he was featured in the list of 'India's top supermodels' by Hindustan Times.{{cite news |last1=Bidapa |first1=Prasad |title=Unveiling India's top ten supermodels |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/brunch/unveiling-india-s-top-ten-supermodels/story-LmR6qXFOpTvSjXVRG6YPEO.html |publisher=Hindustan Times |date=17 March 2018}} 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.{{cite news|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/meet-one-most-photographed-faces-karan-oberoi-816676|title=Meet one of the most photographed faces - Karan Oberoi|date=3 April 2020|publisher=International Business Times (India edition)|agency=IBT Media}}
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External links
- {{URL|https://www.karanoberoiko.com/|Official website}}
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