Karan B Oberoi[1] (born 14 September 1978) is an Indian singer, anchor and television actor.[2] He is known for being a part of an Indipop boy band, A Band Of Boys, formed in 2001 and for playing the role of Raghav in Jassi Jaisi Koi Nahin (2003–06). The band was formed along with Sudhanshu Pandey, Sherrin Varghese, Siddharth Haldipur and Chaitnya Bhosale. The band released a film, Kiss Kisko in 2004.[3][4][5]
Karan B Oberoi | |
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 Karan B Oberoi in 2011 | |
| Born | 14 September 1978 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, actor, producer |
| Years active | 1995–2017 |
| Known for | A Band of Boys, "Challa", "Raat Kali", "Chaudhary Ka Chaand" |
| Website | www |
Career
editOberoi first started acting through the TV serial, Swabhimaan an afternoon soap opera aired in 1995, directed by Mahesh Bhatt, followed by Saaya in 1998.[citation needed] He also played the role of Rajive in Dishayen.
He is a member of A Band of Boys, which was formed in 2001, after auditions which had 1200 entries, judged by Hariharan, Lesle Lewis, Vinod Nair and Manu Kumaaran. The band made their debut with album Yeh Bhi Woh Bhi featuring the number Meri neend.[2][6] The band did a movie titled Kiss Kisko in 2004.
Oberoi appeared in Jassi Jaissi Koi Nahin. He was also in serials such as Zindagi Badal Sakta Hai Hadsaa in which he played the role of Inspector Abhimanyu Singh/Abhi. He was also the anchor and host of Antakhshari in zee tv.
He was in a brief relationship with TV actress Mona Singh, after they met in 2006.[7][8] In 2024, He released his first extended play A Band of Boys: Reignite in collaboration with his boy band member A Band of Boys, Meghdeep Bose and Pinky Ponnawala. [9]
Filmography
editFilm(s)
edit| Year | Film(s) | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Kiss Kiss Ko |
TV shows
edit- Swabhimaan (1995) as Bobby
- Aahat (1996-1997) as Inspector (ep 48-49), Insp. Arjun (ep 110-111)
- Saaya (1998) as Karan
- Milan (2000)
- Dishayen (2001–2003) as Rajiv
- Jassi Jaissi Koi Nahin (2005–2006) as Raghav Oberoi
- Titan Antakshari (Host)
- The Great Indian Comedy Show (2004) as (Host)
- Zindagi Badal Sakta Hai Hadsaa (2008) as Inspector Abhimanyu Singh
- Inside Edge (2017)
Discography
editAlbums
edit| Year | Album | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Yeh Bhi Woh Bhi | Debut album |
| 2003 | Gori | Compilation album |
| 2005 | Gaane Bhi Do Yaaro |
Extended play
edit| Year | EP(s) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | A Band of Boys: Reignate |
References
edit- ^ "Karan Oberoi's Official Website".
- ^ a b "Make way for the boys". The Hindu. 26 September 2002. Archived from the original on 3 July 2003.
- ^ "'I'm not comfortable expressing love publicly'". DNA. 2 May 2007.
- ^ "Karan hasn't met Mona for four months". The Times of India. 23 August 2007. Archived from the original on 22 September 2012.
- ^ "Hear and there!". Indian Express. 30 October 2004. Archived from the original on 29 October 2013. Retrieved 19 August 2011.
- ^ "Boys bond with music". The Hindu. 2 January 2003. Archived from the original on 4 July 2003.
- ^ "Mona Singh and Karan split!". The Times of India. 6 April 2009. Archived from the original on 22 September 2012.
- ^ "Mona darling". MiD DAY. 28 October 2006.
- ^ "Band of Boys: The OG Indie boy group is back with "Gori Again"". 24 August 2024. Retrieved 8 December 2024.
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