Karan Oberoi, popularly known as ‘KO’, in the fashion and fitness circles, is a sensation in modelling world. The Delhi born lad comes from a humble, middle-class and highly academic family. A fact that led him to get a B.Com(H) degree followed by two post graduate degrees – one in Mass Media and another, an MBA in International Business. A chance foray into modelling was the break he needed to quit his graphic designing job in a reputed advertising firm, and set out in the world of modelling. A decade later, this good-looking and strapping young man has made a mark for himself and how!
Ten years of hard work resulted in Karan Oberoi (KO) building up a sizeable reputation for himself. He has been featured on covers of top health magazines like Men’s Health and Health & Nutrition.
He has walked the ramp for famous designers like Rohit Bal, Shantanu and Nikhil, Rajesh Pratap Singh and Arjun Khanna. He has even been associated with famous commercial brands like Royal Enfield bikes,Lamborghini, Aldo, Peter England, Reebok and was the face of the Isuzu brand when it launched in India. He has walked at Lakme India Fashion Week, India Couture Week, GQ Nights and Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week. He has truly earned the supermodel tag!
As a rare example of one who has made it big in both fashion and fitness, Karan Oberoi (KO) is a name to look out for. His ten year long sojourn has also seen him collect a number of accolades along the way. He won the ‘Youth Icon Model of the Year’ at the Global Leadership Awards in 2018 and ‘Best Body’ at Mr. India International. KO was also appointed as ‘World Peace Messenger‘ by WPDO closely affiliated to United Nations being an icon for the young generation who follow his style and fitness. KO is also one the few models in the world who has touched a million mark on Instagram. ‘KO’ has also worked with more than a hundred commercial and fashion photographers from all over the country, few of the famous names include Dabboo Ratnani, Rafique Sayed, Amit Khanna, Tarunn (Banglore), Suvo Das and Rahul Dutta. He is one of the few models in India who has been successful both in fashion and fitness modelling. He has walked for more than 300 plus shows across the world especially in the Middle East. He has also walked ramp for top-notch brands such as Aldo, Peter England, Jack & Jones, Lamborghini, FTV, Shoppers Stop and McDowell’s Signature in the past. KO was also voted as ‘Top Fitness Model’ by Hindustan times Brunch magazine in march 2018.
| Full Name | Karan Oberoi Also known as K.O. |
| Profession | Fitness model, Fashion model and Actor |
Physical Stats & More :
| Height (approx.) | In centimetres – 183 cmIn metres – 1.83 mIn feet inches – 6’ 0” |
| Weight (approx.) | In kilograms – 82 kgIn pounds – 181 lbs |
| Body Measurements(approx.) | Chest – 42 inchesWaist – 32 inchesBiceps – 16.5 inches |
| Eye Colour | Dark Brown |
| Hair Colour | Black |
Personal Life :
| Date of Birth | 26 September 1987 |
| Age (as in 2019) | 31 Years |
| Birth Place | New Delhi |
| Zodiac Sign/Sun Sign | Libra |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Hometown | New Delhi |
| School | Not known |
| College | S.G.G.S.S. College of Commerce (Delhi University)Amity International Business School Noida |
| Educational Qualification | B.Com (Hons)PGDM in Mass MediaMBA in International Business |
| Family | Father – Shri G.S. OberoiMother – Dr.Jasvinder OberoiSiblings – 1 sister, IshweenSahiba |
| Religion | Sikhism |
| Hobbies | Reading books |
Girls, Affairs & More :
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
| Affairs/Girlfriends | N/A |
| Wife/Spouse | N/A |
| Children | N/A |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Karan Oberoi (KO)
- Does Karan Oberoi (KO) smoke? No
- Does Karan Oberoi (KO) drink alcohol? No
- KO started his career as a graphic designer
- KO is one of the few models in India who has worked in both the fashion and fitness industries
- KO has nearly 1 million followers on Instagram
- Karan OBEROI (KO) is passionate about fitness, leads a very disciplined life and has abstained from consuming junk food for over 10 years
- Karan OBEROI (KO) despite of being a model lives a simple and disciplined life.
- Karan OBEROI (KO) harboured dreams of becoming a cricketer as a child
- Karan OBEROI (KO) has studied acting at AnupamKher’s school, Actor Prepares.
Karan Oberoi (KO) has won several accolades –
- Top Fitness Model by HT Brunch in early 2018
- Best Body at Mr. India International
- Youth Icon Model of the Year at Global Leadership Awards held in April 2018
- Hottie of the fortnight’ by Filmfare magazine.