Karan B Oberoi | |
|---|---|
 Karan B Oberoi in 2011 | |
| Born | |
| Other name | Karan B Oberoi |
| Occupations | Singer, actor, producer, published author |
| Years active | 1995-present |
| Known for | A Band of Boys, "Meri neend" |
| Website | www |
Karan B Oberoi[1] is an Indian television actor and singer.[2] He is mainly known as a singer with an Indi-pop boy band, A Band of Boys. He has done supporting character roles in television serials such as Jassi Jaisi Koi Nahin, Swabhimaan, Dishayen[3][4][5] and had a bit part in Inside Edge (TV series).
Career
Karan B Oberoi worked in the Merchant Navy before pursuing a career in acting.[6] He started his career in the entertainment industry through acting in television serials followed by singing for Band Of Boys. He got his first role in the TV serial, Swabhimaan an afternoon soap opera aired in 1995, directed by Mahesh Bhatt, followed by Saaya in 1998. 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][7] The band did a movie titled Kiss Kisko in 2004.
Oberoi played the role of Raghav 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.
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.[8]
Personal life
Karan is a son of retired Army officer, and his father was a war hero.[6] He was in a brief relationship with TV actress Mona Singh, after they met in 2006.[9][10]
Controversies
He was arrested on May 5, 2019, following a sexual harassment complaint filed by his former girlfriend. The matter remains sub judice, with proceedings still ongoing in court.[11]
Filmography
Film(s)
| Year | Film(s) | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Kiss Kiss Ko | Band Of Boys |
Television
| Year | TV Shows/Serial | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Swabhimaan | Bobby | His debut television serial |
| 1996-97 | Aahat | Inspector | Episode 48, 49, 110 and 11 |
| 1998 | Saaya | Karan | |
| 2000 | Milan | ||
| 2001-2003 | Dishayen | Rajiv | |
| 2003 | Kuch Kehti Hai Yeh Dhun | Himself | Guest performer as a part of A Band of Boys Indian musical game reality show Hosted by actress and singer Raageshwari. |
| 2004 | The Great Indian Comedy Show | Host | |
| 2005 | Titan Antakshari | ||
| 2005-06 | Jassi Jaissi Koi Nahin | Raghav Oberoi | |
| 2008 | Zindagi Badal Sakta Hai Hadsaa | Inspector Abhimanyu Singh | |
| 2017-2021 | Inside Edge |
Discography
Albums
| Year | Album | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Yeh Bhi Woh Bhi | Debut album |
| 2005 | Gaane Bhi Do Yaaro | |
| 2024 | A Band of Boys: Reignate |
References
- Saas Bahu aur Saazish (20 June 2019). Actor Karan Oberoi Adds An Extra 'B' In His Name After Numerologist' Suggestion. Retrieved 12 April 2025 – via YouTube.
- "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.
- "'Karan Oberoi rape charges are wrong. Caused him irreparable damage'". The Times of India. 9 May 2019. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 1 June 2026.
- "Boys bond with music". The Hindu. 2 January 2003. Archived from the original on 4 July 2003.
- "Band of Boys: The OG Indie boy group is back with "Gori Again"". 24 August 2024. Retrieved 8 December 2024.
- "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.
- "Karan Oberoi rape case: Mumbai court upholds legal proceedings against Pooja Bedi and other celebrities". The Times of India. 11 April 2025. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 13 April 2025.