Karan Oberoi also known as KO (pronounced as Kay-oh) is an Indian model and actor. KO is one of the most famous faces in the Indian modeling industry, known for his macho personality, muscular physique, killer style and dressing sense. Since he got his first modeling break while working for a leading advertising firm, Karan Oberoi KO has been the star of more than 300 fashion shows, campaigns, brand ambassadors and faces of leading fashion, fitness and commercial brands. She also holds many awards as a model and has emerged as a popular style and fitness icon.
Wiki/Biography
Karan Oberoi (KO) was born on Saturday, 26 September 1987 (age 31 years; as in 2019) in New Delhi. His zodiac sign is Libra.
He did his schooling from Delhi and went to SGGS College of Commerce, University of Delhi to pursue B.Com Hons. He got his PGDM in Mass Media from Delhi University and went to Amity International Business School, Noida to pursue his MBA in International Business. Karan was good at sports in his school days and wanted to be a cricketer. After completing his studies, Oberoi started working at an advertising firm called Gray Worldwide as a Graphic Designer. While Karan was working at Gray Worldwide, he got his first modeling assignment. She later moved to Mumbai to pursue a career in modeling.
Physical appearance
Height (approx): 6′
Weight (approx): 80 kg
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Dark Brown
Body Measurements (approx): Chest 42″, Waist 32″, Biceps 16.5″
Family, Caste & Girlfriend
Karan Oberoi (KO) belongs to Sikh Family. He is the son of Late Gurvinder Singh Oberoi and Dr Jasvinder Oberoi. He has a younger sister, Ishween Sahiba. Karan is not married.
Career
Karan started his career as a model in 2011. He has fronted various famous fashion designers like Rohit Bal, Varun Behl, Shantanu and Nikhil, Rajesh Pratap Singh and Arjun Khanna. He has also walked the ramp for several top brands including Aldo, Peter England, Jack & Jones, Lamborghini, FTV, Shoppers Stop and McDowell’s Signature.
Oberoi has been a part of Lakme India Fashion Week, India Couture Week, GQ Nights and Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week.
He has worked with almost all popular Indian commercial and fashion photographers like Dabboo Ratnani, Rafique Sayed, Amit Khanna, Tarunn (Banglore), Suvo Das and Rahul Dutta.
Karan has also been featured on the cover of magazines such as Men’s Health and Health & Nutrition.
Awards/Achievements
- Top Fitness Models by HT Brunch (2018)
- ‘Best Youth Icon Model’ at Global Leadership Awards (2018)
- ‘Best Body’ in Mr. India International
- ‘Hottie of the fortnight’ by Filmfare Magazine
- Appointed as ‘World Peace Envoy’ by WPDO (United Nations)
Net worth
His estimated net worth is Rs. 20 Crores.
Car & Bike Collection
Karan owns a Volkswagen Vento car and a Classic Royal Enfield Custom 500cc bike.
Signature/Autograph
Favorite Things
- Brand: Apple, Super Dry
- Sports: Football, Cricket
- Soccer Player: Cristiano Ronaldo
- Movies: Terminator, Judgment Day
- Film Director: Steven Spielberg
- Singers: Bryan Adams, Michael Jackson
- Vacation Destination: Dubai
- Clothing: White Shirt, Blue Jeans
- Book: ‘The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari’ by Robin Sharma
Facts
- His hobbies include running and reading books.
- Karan took part in theater in his college days.
- Karan has learned acting from Anupam Kher’s “Actor Prepares”.
- Oberoi is one of the few models who has succeeded in both, the fashion and fitness industry.
- According to Karan, he has refrained from eating fast food for over 10 years.
- He is very particular about his fitness and visits the gym regularly.
- She loves animals very much and has two pet dogs, Adam and Hawa.
- He is a tattoo enthusiast and keeps getting temporary tattoos on his body.
- Karan Oberoi is also referred to by his initials ‘KO’ because of his ‘best model tag’ in the modeling industry. Interestingly, the abbreviation ‘KO’ stands for “Knock Out” and it also represents his initials.
- He lives in Bandra west, Pali, Mumbai, Maharashtra.
- His blood type is AB(+).
- In September 2019, Karan Oberoi KO was invited as a celebrity guest on the cooking show Times food, cooking with celebrities.
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Source: SCHOOL TRANG DAI