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{{short description|Indian fitness and fashion model}}
{{for|the Indian television actor, anchor and singer|Karan Oberoi (singer)}}
{{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]]
| 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''',<ref name="Outlook">{{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}}</ref><ref>{{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}}</ref> is an Indian fashion model, actor and fitness model.<ref name="hindustantimes">{{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}}</ref><ref name="filmfare"/><ref>{{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]]}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{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}}</ref><ref name=":0" /> Since then, he has appeared in advertising campaigns for brands like [[Reebok]], [[Royal Enfield]] and [[Isuzu]]<ref>{{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}}</ref><ref name="ht" /> and walked the runway for fashion designers such as Rohit Bal, Shantanu & Nikhil and Rajesh Pratap Singh.<ref name=":2" /> 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]]<ref name=":2">{{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}}</ref> 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.<ref name="ibt" />

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.<ref name="indiatimes">{{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}}</ref>

==Work==
Karan's first job was as a graphic designer for an advertising agency.<ref name=":0">{{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}}</ref> He has also learnt acting from [[Anupam Kher]]'s Acting School, Actor Prepares.<ref name="hindustantimes"/>

As a fashion model Oberoi has walked for Fashion designers such as [[Rohit Bal]], Shantanu and 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.<ref name=":1">{{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}}</ref><ref name=":0" />

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.<ref name="ibt" /><ref name=":1" />

In September 2019, Karan was invited as a celebrity guest on [[The Times of India|Times Food]]'s cooking show, ''Cooking with Celebs''.<ref>{{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}}</ref>
Oberoi has judged fashion shows at institutions such as IIT Guwahati.<ref>{{cite news
|last=FPJ Web Desk
|title=Model Karan Oberoi On A Mission To Support Young Modelling Talent
|work=The Free Press Journal
|date=30 November 2025
|url=https://www.freepressjournal.in/latest-news/model-karan-oberoi-on-a-mission-to-support-young-modelling-talent
|access-date=12 January 2026
|language=en
}}</ref><ref>{{cite news
|last=Yadav
|first=Shikha
|title=Victory of the Common Boy in the Era of Star Kids: Actor and Model Karan Oberoi Sets an Example for Youth
|work=NDTV
|date=1 January 2026
|url=https://ndtv.in/bollywood/actor-and-model-karan-oberoi-new-youth-hero-victory-of-the-common-boy-in-the-era-of-star-kids-10181175
|language=hi
|access-date=12 January 2026
}}</ref><ref>{{cite news
|last=Sentinel Digital Desk
|title=Supermodel Karan Oberoi Adds Glitz To IIT Guwahati's Alcheringa 2023
|work=The Sentinel (Assam)
|date=14 February 2023
|url=https://www.sentinelassam.com/north-east-india-news/assam-news/supermodel-karan-oberoi-adds-glitz-to-iit-guwahatis-alcheringa-2023-637556
|language=en
|access-date=12 January 2026
}}</ref>

==Awards and recognition==
Oberoi was awarded as 'Top Fitness Model' by [[Hindustan Times|HT Brunch]] in early 2018.<ref name="hindustantimes2">{{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}}</ref> He won the title of 'Best Body' at [[Mister India World|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''.<ref name="filmfare">{{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}}</ref> In March 2018, he was featured in the list of 'India's top supermodels' by [[Hindustan Times]].<ref name="ht">{{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}}</ref> 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.<ref name="ibt">{{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]]}}</ref>

==References==
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== External links ==
* {{URL|https://www.karanoberoiko.com/|Official website}}

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