Karan Oberoi (model)

Karan Oberoi
Karan Oberoi
Karan Oberoi in 2026
Born (1987-09-26) 26 September 1987
New Delhi, India
Other nameKO
Alma materDelhi University
OccupationsFashion model, Actor, Fitness model
Years active2011–present
Height6 ft (183 cm)
WebsiteOfficial 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] Karan started out as a graphic designer at an advertising agency, but his career took a turn when he was offered a chance to model for a brand.[6][7] Since then, he has appeared in advertising campaigns for brands like Reebok, Royal Enfield and Isuzu[8][9] and walked the runway for fashion designers 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

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 has a sister, Ishween Sahiba.[2]

He earned a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) degree from Sri Guru Gobind Singh College of Commerce[12] 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.[13]

Work

During his MBA, Oberoi entered Mr. India International in 2009[14][15] at the encouragement of his college friends and won the "Best Body" award, also finishing among the top five finalists.[14] At the time, while still studying in college, he was not certain about pursuing modelling as a career.[14] After completing his MBA, he began working at an advertising agency based in Delhi[15][14] as a graphic designer. While working there, he received an offer for a modelling assignment that paid more than his monthly salary.[14] He subsequently decided to leave his advertising job and pursue modelling as a full-time career.[14][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 and Nikhil, Rajesh Pratap Singh, Arjun Khanna, Karan Johar and Varun Bahl [15] 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.[16][7] He has worked with fashion photographers such as Dabboo Ratnani.[11] Karan has appeared in fashion editorials for magazines and newspapers such as Hindustan Times, modeling collections for designers including Shivan & Narresh and others.[17][18][19] As a model, he has also spoken about men's fashion and wardrobe styling in Hindustan Times articles.[20][21]

He has been the poster boy of FBB brand for two consecutive years, and featured in the "Made Like a Gun" campaign for Royal Enfield motorcycles & Riding Apparel,[22][15] 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][16]

In September 2019, Karan was invited as a celebrity guest on Times Food's cooking show, Cooking with Celebs.[23] Oberoi has judged fashion shows at institutions such as IIT Guwahati.[12][14][24]

Awards and recognition

Oberoi was awarded as 'Top Fitness Model' by HT Brunch in early 2018.[25] 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

  1. ↑ "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.
  2. 1 2 "Quarantine fitness: Train like Karan Oberoi". Hindustan Times. 27 May 2020. Retrieved 19 July 2021.
  3. 1 2 "It's flattering when people compare me to John Abraham: Karan Oberoi | more lifestyle". Hindustan Times. 3 May 2018. Retrieved 14 March 2019.
  4. 1 2 "Hottie of the fortnight! Meet Karan Oberoi". Filmfare. 12 October 2017.
  5. ↑ "Treat your body as Temple: Karan Oberoi". New Delhi: United News of India. 2 March 2019.
  6. ↑ "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.
  7. 1 2 3 "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.
  8. ↑ "Karan Oberoi (KO) shares dos and don'ts for glowing, healthy skin". Hindustan Times. 13 March 2020. Retrieved 19 July 2021.
  9. 1 2 Bidapa, Prasad (17 March 2018). "Unveiling India's top ten supermodels". Hindustan Times.
  10. 1 2 Tanveer (20 July 2019). "Muslim community has given the finest models, says Karan Oberoi". Siasat.
  11. 1 2 3 4 "Meet one of the most photographed faces - Karan Oberoi". International Business Times (India edition). IBT Media. 3 April 2020.
  12. 1 2 FPJ Web Desk (30 November 2025). "Model Karan Oberoi On A Mission To Support Young Modelling Talent". The Free Press Journal. Retrieved 12 January 2026.
  13. ↑ "Model Karan Oberoi shares helpful tips for being a healthy and fit vegetarian". The Times of India. 25 January 2019.
  14. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Yadav, Shikha (1 January 2026). "Victory of the Common Boy in the Era of Star Kids: Actor and Model Karan Oberoi Sets an Example for Youth". NDTV (in Hindi). Retrieved 12 January 2026.
  15. 1 2 3 4 Bhat, Tahir (17 August 2026). "Built to last: model Karan Oberoi on fitness and longevity". The Patriot. Retrieved 25 August 2026.
  16. 1 2 "Karan Oberoi A Dark Horse in the modelling world". Asianet News Network Pvt Ltd. Retrieved 19 July 2021.
  17. ↑ Kaushal, Akshay (17 January 2018). "A dose of high-end glamour". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 11 June 2026.
  18. ↑ Kaushal, Akshay (19 April 2018). "Stylish beach looks for men to make a splash this summer". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 11 June 2026 – via PressReader.
  19. ↑ "Style is in my blood, fitness is in my soul: Supermodel Karan Oberoi". United News of India. 4 April 2019. Archived from the original on 23 January 2020. Retrieved 11 June 2026.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  20. ↑ "Fashion tips for men, 12 cool tricks to look good in a formal office dress". Hindustan times. 10 May 2018. Retrieved 25 July 2026.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  21. ↑ Service, Indo Asian News (22 March 2018). "Men's fashion: Here's how to stand out from the crowd this wedding season". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 25 July 2026.
  22. ↑ "Wellness special: 15 feel-good hacks that only beautiful people know". Hindustan Times. 30 September 2018. Retrieved 25 August 2026.
  23. ↑ "Cooking with Celebs: Karan Oberoi (KO), Top fitness & fashion model". The Times of India. 12 September 2019.
  24. ↑ Sentinel Digital Desk (14 February 2023). "Supermodel Karan Oberoi Adds Glitz To IIT Guwahati's Alcheringa 2023". The Sentinel (Assam). Retrieved 12 January 2026.
  25. ↑ Kaushal, Akshay (5 April 2018). "Fitness modelling isn't as easy as it may seem: Karan Oberoi". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 5 January 2023.
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