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Quick Facts
Biography
Karan Oberoi (born 26 September 1987) also known as KO, is an Indian fitness and fashion model.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. He has appeared on the cover of magazines such as Men's Health and Health & Nutrition. In addition, he appeared in campaigns of Reebok, Royal Enfield and Isuzu. Oberoi was appointed as the 'World Peace Messenger' as a part of the United Nations Global Compact in 2018.The Hindustan Times featured him in the list of India's top supermodels in March 2018.
Early life and education
Karan was born and brought up in a Sikh family in New Delhi. His mother, Jasvinder Oberoi, is an associate professor of Hindi literature in one of the colleges in Delhi University.
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.
Work
His first job was as a graphic designer for an advertising agency. He has completed an acting course from Anupam Kher's Acting School, Actor Prepares.
Karan has walked for designers like Rohit Bal, Shantanu & Nikhil, Rajesh Pratap Singh and for brands like Aldo Group, Jack & Jones and Lamborghini. As a fashion model, he has walked in fashion weeks like Lakme Fashion Week, Wills Fashion Week, Beach Resort Fashion Week, GQ Fashion Nights and India Couture Week.
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.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.
Awards and recognition
He was awarded 'Top Fitness Model' by HT Brunch in early 2018. 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. In March 2018, he was featured in the list of 'India's top supermodels' by Hindustan Times. 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.