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{{Short description|Indian actor and model}}

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{{Infobox pageant titleholder
{{Infobox pageant titleholder
| name = Darasing Khurana
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| height = 6 ft (183 cm)
| height = 6 ft (183 cm)
| relationship =
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| occupation = {{flatlist|
| occupation = Actor and philanthropist
* [[Model (person)|Model]]
* fashion consultant
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| hair_color = Black
| hair_color = Black
| eye_color = Brown
| eye_color = Brown
| title = Mister International India 2017
| title = Mister International India 2017<br>
Commonwealth Year of Youth Champion 2024
| competitions = Mister International India 2017<br>(Winner)
| competitions = Mister International India 2017<br>(Winner)
| alma_mater = [[SVKM's NMIMS|Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies]] (NMIMS), [[Mumbai]]<br>[[H.R. College of Commerce and Economics]], [[Mumbai]]<br>Symbiosis College of Commerce and Economics, [[Pune]]<br>Queen's School, [[Parbhani]]
| alma_mater = [[SVKM's NMIMS|Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies]] (NMIMS), [[Mumbai]]<br>[[H.R. College of Commerce and Economics]], [[Mumbai]]<br>Symbiosis College of Commerce and Economics, [[Pune]]<br>Queen's School, [[Parbhani]]
| years_active = 2013–present
| years_active = 2013–present
}}
}}

'''Darasing Khurana''' (born 12 January 1992) is an Indian [[Model (person)|model]], [[radio jockey]] and male pageant titleholder who won Mister International India 2017, is the [[Brand Ambassador]] for [[DATRI]], an [[India]]-based blood stem cell donors registry with that he represented [[India]] at [[Mister International|Mister International 2018]] which was held in [[Yangon]], [[Myanmar]].<ref>{{cite news|last1=Safoora|first1=|title=Acting fascinates me: Mr India 2017 winner Darasing Khurana|url=https://www.siasat.com/news/acting-fascinates-me-mr-india-2017-winner-darasing-khurana-1345968/|accessdate=10 September 2018|work=[[The Siasat Daily]]|date=23 April 2018}}</ref><ref name="bhaskar">{{cite news|last1=Verma|first1=Urvashi |title=जयपुर से मॉडल दारा सिंह ने मिस्टर इंडिया 2017 का खिताब जीता|url=https://www.bhaskar.com/rajasthan/jaipur/news/c-10-model-dara-singh-from-jaipur-won-mr-jp0872-NOR.html|accessdate=10 September 2018|work=[[Dainik Bhaskar]]|language= Hindi|date=28 August 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=Soni|first1=Rahul |title=मिस्टर इंडिया इंटरनेशनल का खिताब जीतने वाले दारा सिंह खुराना ने कभी फेस किया था रिजेक्शन|url=https://www.jagran.com/entertainment/bollywood-mr-india-international-dara-singh-khurana-had-faced-rejection-also-16638759.html|accessdate=10 September 2018|work=[[Dainik Jagran]]|language= Hindi|date=1 September 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=|first1=|title=Acting fascinates me: Mr India 2017|url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ians/acting-fascinates-me-mr-india-2017-118042200505_1.html|accessdate=10 September 2018|work=[[Business Standard]]|date=22 April 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=|first1=|title=Mister International Contestants 2018 |url=https://www.misterinternational.net/contestants-nationalcostume?lightbox=dataItem-jguz768r|accessdate=10 September 2018|work=[[Mister International]]}}</ref>
'''Darasing Khurana''' is an Indian actor and philanthropist who rose to fame after winning the [[Mr India 2017|Mr. India International 2017]] title and representing India in [[Mister International|Mr. International 2018]].<ref>{{cite news |last1=Soni |first1=Rahul |date=1 September 2017 |title=मिस्टर इंडिया इंटरनेशनल का खिताब जीतने वाले दारा सिंह खुराना ने कभी फेस किया था रिजेक्शन |url=https://www.jagran.com/entertainment/bollywood-mr-india-international-dara-singh-khurana-had-faced-rejection-also-16638759.html |access-date=10 September 2018 |work=[[Dainik Jagran]] |language=hi}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2020-07-01 |title=Former Mr India International Darasing Khurana turns RJ |url=https://zeenews.india.com/people/former-mr-india-international-darasing-khurana-turns-rj-2292977.html |access-date=2020-08-02 |website=Zee News |language=en}}</ref> Khurana has been involved in various initiatives, including his role as Commonwealth's Year of Youth Champion. He is the first Asian and the second person globally to hold the title alongside [[Prince Edward, Duke of Edinburgh|Prince Edward]] of the UK. Under his role, he serves as a spokesperson, advocate, and contributes to policy discussions concerning the future of youth across 56 Commonwealth countries. He also serves as a [[Goodwill ambassador|Goodwill Ambassador]] for [[UNICEF|UNICEF India]] and is the [[Brand ambassador|brand Ambassador]] of [[DATRI|Datri]], a blood stem cell donor registry in India.<ref name=":2">{{Cite news |date=2024-02-15 |title=India's Darasing Khurana 2nd in the world to be appointed as 'Commonwealth Year of Youth Champion' |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/spotlight/darasing-khurana-appointed-as-commonwealth-year-of-youth-champion/articleshow/107723973.cms |access-date= |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-05-02 |title=Former Mr India International Darasing Khurana stars in video for environmental conservation - Watch |url=https://zeenews.india.com/people/former-mr-india-international-darasing-khurana-stars-in-video-for-environmental-conservation-watch-2280584.html |access-date=2020-08-02 |website=Zee News |language=en}}</ref> Khurana has been honored with the title of Global Peace Ambassador and has participated in events including meetings with dignitaries such as [[Charles III|King Charles]] and [[Queen Camilla]] in [[London]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-03-10 |title=Darasing Khurana on his upcoming meeting with Prince Charles |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/htcity/cinema/darasing-khurana-on-his-upcoming-meeting-with-prince-charles-101710070048657.html |access-date= |website=Hindustan Times |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=April 14, 2024 |title=Commonwealth's Global Youth Ambassador Darasing Khurana meets Queen Camilla |url=https://sundayguardianlive.com/featured/commonwealths-global-youth-ambassador-darasing-khurana-meets-queen-camilla |work=The Sunday Guardian}}</ref>


==Early life and background==
==Early life and background==
Darasing Khurana was born on January 12th, 1992 in the town of [[Parbhani]], [[Maharashtra]].<ref name="indianandworldpageant" /> His family is [[Punjabi people|Punjabi]].<ref name=":0">Daman Bhasin (4 October 2017), [https://www.thestatesman.com/lifestyle/darasing-khurana-everything-will-fall-in-place-only-after-mr-international-2018-1502504938.html "Darasing Khurana: Everything will fall in place only after Mr International 2018"], ''The Statesman''. Retrieved 21 March 2019.</ref> He attended Queen's School, [[Parbhani]] and Symbiosis College of Commerce and Economics, [[Pune]], before receiving a [[master’s degree]] in [[Business Management]] from the [[SVKM's NMIMS|Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS)]].<ref>{{cite news|last1= Deshpande|first1=Praveen|title=परभणीचा दारासिंह खुराणा मिस्टर इंडिया इंटरनॅशनलमध्ये, 6 वर्षांच्या मेहनतीला मिळाले यश|url=https://divyamarathi.bhaskar.com/news/MAH-MAR-parbhanis-dara-singh-khurana-in-mr-5678864-NOR.html|accessdate=10 September 2018|work=[[Dainik Bhaskar]]|language= Marathi|date=26 August 2017}}</ref>
Darasing Khurana was born on January 12, 1992, in the town of [[Parbhani]], [[Maharashtra]].<ref name="indianandworldpageant">{{cite news|last1=Simon|date=28 August 2017|title=Meet Darasing Khurana, the new Rubaru Mr India International 2017|work=Indian and World Pageant|url=https://indianandworldpageant.com/2017/08/28/meet-darasing-khurana-the-new-rubaru-mr-india-international-2017/|access-date=10 September 2018}}</ref> His family is [[Punjabi people|Punjabi]].<ref name=":0">Daman Bhasin (4 October 2017), [https://www.thestatesman.com/lifestyle/darasing-khurana-everything-will-fall-in-place-only-after-mr-international-2018-1502504938.html "Darasing Khurana: Everything will fall in place only after Mr International 2018"], ''The Statesman''. Retrieved 21 March 2019.</ref> He attended Queen's School, [[Parbhani]] and Symbiosis College of Commerce and Economics, [[Pune]] and [[H.R. College of Commerce and Economics]],<ref>{{Cite web|date=2017-10-04|title=Darasing Khurana: Everything will fall in place only after Mr International 2018|url=https://www.thestatesman.com/lifestyle/darasing-khurana-everything-will-fall-in-place-only-after-mr-international-2018-1502504938.html|access-date=2020-08-02|website=The Statesman|language=en-US}}</ref> Mumbai, before receiving a [[master's degree]] in [[Business Management]] from the [[SVKM's NMIMS|Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS)]].<ref>{{cite news|last1= Deshpande|first1=Praveen|title=परभणीचा दारासिंह खुराणा मिस्टर इंडिया इंटरनॅशनलमध्ये, 6 वर्षांच्या मेहनतीला मिळाले यश|url=https://divyamarathi.bhaskar.com/news/MAH-MAR-parbhanis-dara-singh-khurana-in-mr-5678864-NOR.html|access-date=10 September 2018|work=[[Dainik Bhaskar]]|language= mr|date=26 August 2017}}</ref>
==Career==
==Career==
He started performing theatre at the age of 4. When he was 14, he entered the Mr Parbhani competition, a local pageant in his hometown.<ref name="bhaskar"/> Initially rejected because of his youth, he was permitted to enter due to his mature appearance, and won. He later came to [[Mumbai]], and graduated from [[H.R. College of Commerce and Economics]] there.<ref name=":0" />
He started performing theatre at a tender age of 4. At the age of 14, he participated in Mr. Parbhani competition, a local pageant in his hometown, and won the competition. He later came to [[Mumbai]], and graduated from [[H.R. College of Commerce and Economics]] there.<ref name=":0" />

While he was studying, he became a part time model and walked the runway at numerous Indian and International fashion shows, including the [[Lakme Fashion Week]], Bangalore Style Week, India International Style Week, India Luxury Style Week, as well as other fashion events.

In 2017, he won the [[Rubaru Mr. India]] International 2017 and represented India at [[Mister International]].<ref name="indianandworldpageant" />

Khurana has walked for several fashion shows as a show stopper and as a closing model, including [[Royal Fables]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Correspondent|first=Planet Bollywood Special|date=2019-10-04|title=Darasing Khurana closes the couture show for Mehraab, hosted by the Royal family of Baroda|url=https://planetbollywood.com/wp/news/darasing-khurana-closes-the-couture-show-for-mehraab-hosted-by-the-royal-family-of-baroda/|access-date=2020-08-02|website=Planet Bollywood|language=en-US}}</ref> he also walked as a show stopper along with former Miss Universe [[Lara Dutta]] Bhupati at the page3 Awards.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2018-10-02|title=Lara Dutta walks the ramp with Mr. India International Darasing Khurana|url=https://www.thestatesman.com/lifestyle/fashion/lara-dutta-walks-ramp-mr-india-international-darasing-khurana-1502692079.html|access-date=2020-08-02|website=The Statesman|language=en-US}}</ref>

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Khurana is the [[Brand Ambassador]] of [[DATRI]], an [[India]]-based blood stem cell donors registry.<ref>{{cite news|title=Celebrating a transformative experience|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/celebrating-a-transformative-experience/article19923018.ece|access-date=10 September 2018|work=[[The Hindu]]|date=26 October 2017}}</ref> and Goodwill Ambassador of Kunwar Global School.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Darasing Khurana Honoured For Social Work|url=https://in.style.yahoo.com/darasing-khurana-honoured-social-141611143.html|access-date=2020-08-02|website=in.style.yahoo.com|language=en-IN}}</ref>

He is the founder of Pause.Breath.Talk Foundation, an initiative to help those suffering from mental health problems.<ref name=":1" /><ref>{{Cite web|date=2017-11-29|title=मूड इंडिगो 2017: हाफ मैराथन में 3000 रनर्स ने लिया हिस्सा, स्टेमसेल कैंप की तारीफ|url=https://www.bhaskar.com/news/mh-pun-hmu-mood-indigo-2017-organized-a-half-marathon-5757511-pho.html|access-date=2020-08-02|website=Dainik Bhaskar|language=hi}}</ref>

Khurana is a part of [[UNICEF]] initiative and was invited to speak on ''the impact of climate change on children's lives'' in an event held in November 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Ramsay|first=Amit|date=2020-11-20|title=As part of UNICEF initiative, Darasing Khurana talks about the impact of climate change on children's lives|url=https://zeenews.india.com/people/as-part-of-unicef-initiative-darasing-khurana-talks-about-the-impact-of-climate-change-on-children-s-lives-2325673.html|access-date=2021-03-23|website=[[Zee News]]|language=en}}</ref>

In July 2023, Khurana teamed up with UNICEF India and Asia's largest student-run social organization, Abhyuday of [[IIT Bombay]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Darasing Khurana teams up with UNICEF India for promoting mental health awareness |url=https://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-actor-darasing-khurana-teams-up-with-unicef-india-for-promoting-mental-health-awareness-3053725 |access-date= |website=www.dnaindia.com |language=en}}</ref>

== Philanthropy ==
Khurana founded the Pause.Breath.Talk foundation after the untimely death of his friend and fellow actor, [[Sushant Singh Rajput]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-06-15 |title=Sushant Singh Rajput's friend Darasing Khurana fulfils actor's dream, talks about offering affordable mental health services |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/celebrities/story/sushant-singh-rajputs-friend-darasing-khurana-fulfils-actors-dream-talks-about-offering-affordable-mental-health-services-2393199-2023-06-15 |access-date= |website=India Today |language=en}}</ref> The foundation aims to make therapy affordable and accessible to young people suffering from mental health problems.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-03-22 |title=Actor Darasing Khurana kicks off Commonwealth role with mental health focus |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/actor-darasing-khurana-kicks-off-commonwealth-role-with-mental-health-focus-101711110896893.html |access-date= |website=Hindustan Times |language=en}}</ref> Additionally, he serves as the brand ambassador of [[DATRI]], which helps match donors with individuals in need of blood stem cells in India. Furthermore, he is involved with [[UNICEF]] and supports various other charitable causes.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |last=Girdhar |first=Riya |date=June 20, 2022 |title=Maharashtra Governor Koshyari honours Darasing with Humanitarian of the year award |url=https://www.newsx.com/entertainment/maharashtra-governor-koshyari-honours-darasing-with-humanitarian-of-the-year-award/ |access-date= |website=Newsx |language=en}}</ref> He is also associated with the social cause 'Daughters are precious' in [[Rajasthan]].<ref name="indianandworldpageant" />

== Position held ==
Darasing Khurana has started his role as the Commonwealth Year of Youth Champion by concentrating on mental health projects. This came after he met with [[Queen Camilla]] and talked with Secretary-General Baroness [[Patricia Scotland]] in [[London]]. In February 2024, Khurana was appointed as the Commonwealth Youth Champion for 2024, becoming the first Asian and the second person overall to hold the title.<ref name=":2" />

== Filmography ==

=== Films ===
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! scope="col" |Title
! scope="col" |Role(s)
! class="unsortable" scope="col" |Notes
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|2022
! scope="row" align="left" |''Bai Ji Kuttange''
|Dara
|
|<ref name=":2" />
|-
| 2023
! scope="row" align="left" |''[[Bandra (film)|Bandra]]''
|
|
|<ref>{{cite web |date=May 26, 2023 |title=Popular actor-model Dara Singh Khurana to play the villain in Dileep's 'Bandra' |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/popular-actor-model-dara-singh-khurana-to-play-the-villain-in-dileeps-bandra/articleshow/100494399.cms |archive-url= |archive-date= |access-date= |website=timesofindia}}</ref>
|-
| 2024
! scope="row" align="left" |''Kaagaz 2''
|Manminder
|
|<ref>{{cite web |date=21 October 2022 |title=Mr India International Darasing Khurana To Make His Bollywood Debut With 'Kaagaz 2' |url=https://www.outlookindia.com/art-entertainment/mr-india-international-darasing-khurana-to-make-his-bollywood-debut-with-kaagaz-2--news-231707 |archive-url= |archive-date= |access-date= |website=Outlook India}}</ref>
|-
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|}


=== Television ===
In 2017, he won the Mr International India title.<ref name="indianandworldpageant">{{cite news|last1=Simon|first1=|title=Meet Darasing Khurana, the new Rubaru Mr India International 2017|url=https://indianandworldpageant.com/2017/08/28/meet-darasing-khurana-the-new-rubaru-mr-india-international-2017/|accessdate=10 September 2018|work=Indian and World Pageant|date=28 August 2017}}</ref>
{| class="wikitable sortable"
!Year
!Title
!Role
!Notes
!Ref.
|-
|2018
|''Hear Me. Love Me.''
|Dara
|
|<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-02-07 |title=We have much wider scope of regional cinema now: Darasing Khurana |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/music/we-have-much-wider-scope-of-regional-cinema-now-darasing-khurana-101644239040521.html |access-date= |website=Hindustan Times |language=en}}</ref>
|-
|}


=== Music videos ===
He has walked the runway at numerous Indian and International fashion shows, including the Wedding Times Fashion Fiesta 2019<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/fashion/model-darasing-khurana-my-mother-was-happy-to-see-me-dressed-as-a-groom/articleshow/69428094.cms|title=Darasing Khurana: My mother was happy to see me dressed as a groom - Times of India|last=Vajpayee|first=Soumya|date=21 May 2019|website=The Times of India|language=en|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=14 December 2019}}</ref> [[Lakme Fashion Week]], Bangalore Style Week, the India International Style Week and India Luxury Style Week, as well as other fashion events.
{| class="wikitable sortable"
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Khurana is the [[Brand Ambassador]] for DATRI, an [[India]]-based blood stem cell donors registry.<ref>{{cite news|last1=|first1=|title=Celebrating a transformative experience|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/celebrating-a-transformative-experience/article19923018.ece|accessdate=10 September 2018|work=[[The Hindu]]|date=26 October 2017}}</ref> He is also associated with the social cause ‘Daughters are precious’ in [[Rajasthan]].<ref name="indianandworldpageant" />
!Year
!Title
!Singer(s)
!Ref.
|-
|2020
|''Prarthana - Hope for Humanity''
|-
|}


==Awards and recognition==
==Awards and recognition==
*2017: Awarded the Most Promising Face of the year at WOW Icon Personality Awards.<ref>{{cite news|last1=|first1=|title=WOW Icon' Most Promising Face Icon of the year!|url=https://m.dailyhunt.in/news/india/english/bollywood+dhamaka-epaper-bolldham/darasing+khurana+wow+icon+most+promising+face+icon+of+the+year-newsid-77836910|accessdate=10 September 2018|work=[[Dailyhunt]]|date=10 December 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=|first1=|title=Wanted The World To Know What Indian Culture Is All About: Darasing Khurana|url=https://in.style.yahoo.com/wanted-world-know-indian-culture-111710047.html|work=[[Yahoo]]|date=}}</ref>
*2017: Awarded the Most Promising Face of the year at WOW Icon Personality Awards.<ref>{{cite news|title=WOW Icon' Most Promising Face Icon of the year!|url=https://m.dailyhunt.in/news/india/english/bollywood+dhamaka-epaper-bolldham/darasing+khurana+wow+icon+most+promising+face+icon+of+the+year-newsid-77836910|access-date=10 September 2018|work=[[Dailyhunt]]|date=10 December 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Wanted The World To Know What Indian Culture Is All About: Darasing Khurana|url=https://in.style.yahoo.com/wanted-world-know-indian-culture-111710047.html|work=[[Yahoo]]}}</ref>
* 2018: Received the ‘Style Icon of the year 2018’ at Rajasthan Style awards<ref>{{cite news|last1=|first1=|title=Darasing Khurana wins Style Icon of the year award|url=http://auditioon.com/blogs/2018/02/05/lokmat-times-february-2-2018-darasing-khurana-wins-style-icon-of-the-year-award/|accessdate=10 September 2018|work=[[Lokmat]]|date=3 February 2018}}</ref>
* 2018: Received the 'Style Icon of the year 2018’ at Rajasthan Style awards<ref>{{cite news|title=Darasing Khurana wins Style Icon of the year award|url=http://auditioon.com/blogs/2018/02/05/lokmat-times-february-2-2018-darasing-khurana-wins-style-icon-of-the-year-award/|access-date=10 September 2018|work=[[Lokmat]]|date=3 February 2018}}</ref>
* 2018: Honored with Wow Starlite Excellence Awards in [[Pune]]<ref>{{cite news|last1=|first1=|title=Darasing Khurana Honoured For Social Work|url=https://in.style.yahoo.com/darasing-khurana-honoured-social-141611143.html|accessdate=10 September 2018|work=[[Yahoo! News]]|date=22 July 2018}}</ref>
* 2018: Honored with Wow Starlite Excellence Awards in [[Pune]]<ref>{{cite news|title=Darasing Khurana Honoured For Social Work|url=https://in.style.yahoo.com/darasing-khurana-honoured-social-141611143.html|access-date=10 September 2018|work=[[Yahoo! News]]|date=22 July 2018}}</ref>
* 2019: The Indian Achiever’s Awards 2019 in association with [[Dadasaheb Phalke Award|Dada Saheb Falke film foundation]] <ref>{{Cite web|title=Mr India International Darasing Khurana Gets Honoured For His Major Contribution Towards Social Causes|url=https://in.style.yahoo.com/mr-india-international-darasing-khurana-180745736.html|access-date=2020-07-29|website=in.style.yahoo.com|language=en}}</ref>
* 2019: Honored with The Indian Achiever's Award<ref>{{Cite web|title=Mr India International Darasing Khurana Gets Honoured For His Major Contribution Towards Social Causes|url=https://in.style.yahoo.com/mr-india-international-darasing-khurana-180745736.html|access-date=2020-08-02|website=in.style.yahoo.com|language=en}}</ref>
* 2022: Khurana received the Humanitarian of the Year Award from the state’s former Governor, <nowiki>[[Bhagat Singh Koshyari]]</nowiki>, at the Global Wellness Awards 2022. The ceremony took place on June 15, 2022, at the Maharashtra Rajbhavan.<ref name=":3" />
* 2023: Best Host of the Year 2023 at the Mid-day Showbiz Awards<ref name=":121212">{{cite news|title=Darasing Khurana's Stellar Journey with Guidance from Astrologer Achary Rajn Kumar|url=https://zeenews.india.com/mumbai/darasing-khuranas-stellar-journey-with-guidance-from-astrologer-achary-rajn-kumar-2757255.html|access-date=|work=[[Zee News]]|date=22 June 2024}}</ref>
* 2024: International Personality of the Year 2024 from AsiaOne Magazine<ref name=":121212"/>


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Darasing Khurana
Born
Parbhani, Maharashtra, India
Alma materNarsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS), Mumbai
H.R. College of Commerce and Economics, Mumbai
Symbiosis College of Commerce and Economics, Pune
Queen's School, Parbhani
Occupation(s)Actor and philanthropist
Height6 ft (183 cm)
Beauty pageant titleholder
TitleMister International India 2017
Commonwealth Year of Youth Champion 2024
Years active2013–present
Hair colorBlack
Eye colorBrown
Major
competition(s)		Mister International India 2017
(Winner)

Darasing Khurana is an Indian actor and philanthropist who rose to fame after winning the Mr. India International 2017 title and representing India in Mr. International 2018.[1][2] Khurana has been involved in various initiatives, including his role as Commonwealth's Year of Youth Champion. He is the first Asian and the second person globally to hold the title alongside Prince Edward of the UK. Under his role, he serves as a spokesperson, advocate, and contributes to policy discussions concerning the future of youth across 56 Commonwealth countries. He also serves as a Goodwill Ambassador for UNICEF India and is the brand Ambassador of Datri, a blood stem cell donor registry in India.[3][4] Khurana has been honored with the title of Global Peace Ambassador and has participated in events including meetings with dignitaries such as King Charles and Queen Camilla in London.[5][6]

Early life and background

Darasing Khurana was born on January 12, 1992, in the town of Parbhani, Maharashtra.[7] His family is Punjabi.[8] He attended Queen's School, Parbhani and Symbiosis College of Commerce and Economics, Pune and H.R. College of Commerce and Economics,[9] Mumbai, before receiving a master's degree in Business Management from the Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS).[10]

Career

He started performing theatre at a tender age of 4. At the age of 14, he participated in Mr. Parbhani competition, a local pageant in his hometown, and won the competition. He later came to Mumbai, and graduated from H.R. College of Commerce and Economics there.[8]

While he was studying, he became a part time model and walked the runway at numerous Indian and International fashion shows, including the Lakme Fashion Week, Bangalore Style Week, India International Style Week, India Luxury Style Week, as well as other fashion events.

In 2017, he won the Rubaru Mr. India International 2017 and represented India at Mister International.[7]

Khurana has walked for several fashion shows as a show stopper and as a closing model, including Royal Fables.[11] he also walked as a show stopper along with former Miss Universe Lara Dutta Bhupati at the page3 Awards.[12]

Khurana is the Brand Ambassador of DATRI, an India-based blood stem cell donors registry.[13] and Goodwill Ambassador of Kunwar Global School.[14]

He is the founder of Pause.Breath.Talk Foundation, an initiative to help those suffering from mental health problems.[2][15]

Khurana is a part of UNICEF initiative and was invited to speak on the impact of climate change on children's lives in an event held in November 2020.[16]

In July 2023, Khurana teamed up with UNICEF India and Asia's largest student-run social organization, Abhyuday of IIT Bombay.[17]

Philanthropy

Khurana founded the Pause.Breath.Talk foundation after the untimely death of his friend and fellow actor, Sushant Singh Rajput.[18] The foundation aims to make therapy affordable and accessible to young people suffering from mental health problems.[19] Additionally, he serves as the brand ambassador of DATRI, which helps match donors with individuals in need of blood stem cells in India. Furthermore, he is involved with UNICEF and supports various other charitable causes.[20] He is also associated with the social cause 'Daughters are precious' in Rajasthan.[7]

Position held

Darasing Khurana has started his role as the Commonwealth Year of Youth Champion by concentrating on mental health projects. This came after he met with Queen Camilla and talked with Secretary-General Baroness Patricia Scotland in London. In February 2024, Khurana was appointed as the Commonwealth Youth Champion for 2024, becoming the first Asian and the second person overall to hold the title.[3]

Filmography

Films

Year Title Role(s) Notes Ref
2022 Bai Ji Kuttange Dara [3]
2023 Bandra [21]
2024 Kaagaz 2 Manminder [22]

Television

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2018 Hear Me. Love Me. Dara [23]

Music videos

Year Title Singer(s) Ref.
2020 Prarthana - Hope for Humanity

Awards and recognition

  • 2017: Awarded the Most Promising Face of the year at WOW Icon Personality Awards.[24][25]
  • 2018: Received the 'Style Icon of the year 2018’ at Rajasthan Style awards[26]
  • 2018: Honored with Wow Starlite Excellence Awards in Pune[27]
  • 2019: Honored with The Indian Achiever's Award[28]
  • 2022: Khurana received the Humanitarian of the Year Award from the state’s former Governor, [[Bhagat Singh Koshyari]], at the Global Wellness Awards 2022. The ceremony took place on June 15, 2022, at the Maharashtra Rajbhavan.[20]
  • 2023: Best Host of the Year 2023 at the Mid-day Showbiz Awards[29]
  • 2024: International Personality of the Year 2024 from AsiaOne Magazine[29]

See also

References

  1. ^ Soni, Rahul (1 September 2017). "मिस्टर इंडिया इंटरनेशनल का खिताब जीतने वाले दारा सिंह खुराना ने कभी फेस किया था रिजेक्शन". Dainik Jagran (in Hindi). Retrieved 10 September 2018.
  2. ^ a b "Former Mr India International Darasing Khurana turns RJ". Zee News. 2020-07-01. Retrieved 2020-08-02.
  3. ^ a b c "India's Darasing Khurana 2nd in the world to be appointed as 'Commonwealth Year of Youth Champion'". The Times of India. 2024-02-15. ISSN 0971-8257.
  4. ^ "Former Mr India International Darasing Khurana stars in video for environmental conservation - Watch". Zee News. 2020-05-02. Retrieved 2020-08-02.
  5. ^ "Darasing Khurana on his upcoming meeting with Prince Charles". Hindustan Times. 2024-03-10.
  6. ^ "Commonwealth's Global Youth Ambassador Darasing Khurana meets Queen Camilla". The Sunday Guardian. April 14, 2024.
  7. ^ a b c Simon (28 August 2017). "Meet Darasing Khurana, the new Rubaru Mr India International 2017". Indian and World Pageant. Retrieved 10 September 2018.
  8. ^ a b Daman Bhasin (4 October 2017), "Darasing Khurana: Everything will fall in place only after Mr International 2018", The Statesman. Retrieved 21 March 2019.
  9. ^ "Darasing Khurana: Everything will fall in place only after Mr International 2018". The Statesman. 2017-10-04. Retrieved 2020-08-02.
  10. ^ Deshpande, Praveen (26 August 2017). "परभणीचा दारासिंह खुराणा मिस्टर इंडिया इंटरनॅशनलमध्ये, 6 वर्षांच्या मेहनतीला मिळाले यश". Dainik Bhaskar (in Marathi). Retrieved 10 September 2018.
  11. ^ Correspondent, Planet Bollywood Special (2019-10-04). "Darasing Khurana closes the couture show for Mehraab, hosted by the Royal family of Baroda". Planet Bollywood. Retrieved 2020-08-02. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  12. ^ "Lara Dutta walks the ramp with Mr. India International Darasing Khurana". The Statesman. 2018-10-02. Retrieved 2020-08-02.
  13. ^ "Celebrating a transformative experience". The Hindu. 26 October 2017. Retrieved 10 September 2018.
  14. ^ "Darasing Khurana Honoured For Social Work". in.style.yahoo.com. Retrieved 2020-08-02.
  15. ^ "मूड इंडिगो 2017: हाफ मैराथन में 3000 रनर्स ने लिया हिस्सा, स्टेमसेल कैंप की तारीफ". Dainik Bhaskar (in Hindi). 2017-11-29. Retrieved 2020-08-02.
  16. ^ Ramsay, Amit (2020-11-20). "As part of UNICEF initiative, Darasing Khurana talks about the impact of climate change on children's lives". Zee News. Retrieved 2021-03-23.
  17. ^ "Darasing Khurana teams up with UNICEF India for promoting mental health awareness". www.dnaindia.com.
  18. ^ "Sushant Singh Rajput's friend Darasing Khurana fulfils actor's dream, talks about offering affordable mental health services". India Today. 2023-06-15.
  19. ^ "Actor Darasing Khurana kicks off Commonwealth role with mental health focus". Hindustan Times. 2024-03-22.
  20. ^ a b Girdhar, Riya (June 20, 2022). "Maharashtra Governor Koshyari honours Darasing with Humanitarian of the year award". Newsx.
  21. ^ "Popular actor-model Dara Singh Khurana to play the villain in Dileep's 'Bandra'". timesofindia. May 26, 2023.
  22. ^ "Mr India International Darasing Khurana To Make His Bollywood Debut With 'Kaagaz 2'". Outlook India. 21 October 2022.
  23. ^ "We have much wider scope of regional cinema now: Darasing Khurana". Hindustan Times. 2022-02-07.
  24. ^ "WOW Icon' Most Promising Face Icon of the year!". Dailyhunt. 10 December 2017. Retrieved 10 September 2018.
  25. ^ "Wanted The World To Know What Indian Culture Is All About: Darasing Khurana". Yahoo.
  26. ^ "Darasing Khurana wins Style Icon of the year award". Lokmat. 3 February 2018. Retrieved 10 September 2018.
  27. ^ "Darasing Khurana Honoured For Social Work". Yahoo! News. 22 July 2018. Retrieved 10 September 2018.
  28. ^ "Mr India International Darasing Khurana Gets Honoured For His Major Contribution Towards Social Causes". in.style.yahoo.com. Retrieved 2020-08-02.
  29. ^ a b "Darasing Khurana's Stellar Journey with Guidance from Astrologer Achary Rajn Kumar". Zee News. 22 June 2024.
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