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'''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''' (born 12 January 1992) is an Indian [[Model (person)|model]] and male pageant titleholder who won Mister International India 2017 and 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>


==Early life and background==
==Early life and background==
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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.
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.

He is usually seen walking the ramp as a show stopper. He closed the very royal and prestigious, first ever show hosted by the royal family of Baroda in Lakshmi Vilas palace.<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=2020-07-29|website=Planet Bollywood|language=en-US}}</ref>

He also walked as a showstopper along with former miss universe Lara Dutta Bhupathi 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=2020-07-29|website=The Statesman|language=en-US}}</ref>

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" />
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" />

Darasing is also the goodwill ambassador for Kunwar’s Global School. He also interacts with children suffering from depression and helps them battle and overcome the state.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Darasing Khurana Honoured For Social Work|url=https://in.style.yahoo.com/darasing-khurana-honoured-social-141611143.html|access-date=2020-07-29|website=in.style.yahoo.com|language=en-IN}}</ref>

He is also the founder of Pause.Breathe.Talk Foundation, under this initiative he has made expensive therapy sessions affordable and accessible for people suffering from mental health problems<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-06-23|title=पूर्व मिस्टर इंडिया इंटरनेशनल ने लोगों को डिप्रेशन से बचाने के लिए उठाया ये कदम|url=https://zeenews.india.com/hindi/entertainment/bollywood/darasing-khurana-launches-a-foundation-to-offer-affordable-mental-health-service/700261|access-date=2020-07-29|website=Zee News Hindi}}</ref> <ref>{{Cite web|last=Correspondent|first=Our|title=Former Mr India International Darasing Khurana launches mental health facility with affordable care|url=https://www.cinestaan.com/articles/2020/jun/24/26151|access-date=2020-07-29|website=Cinestaan}}</ref>


==Awards and recognition==
==Awards and recognition==
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* 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|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: 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|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>
* 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>


==See also==
==See also==

Revision as of 15:40, 30 July 2020

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
Occupations
Height6 ft (183 cm)
Beauty pageant titleholder
TitleMister International India 2017
Years active2013–present
Hair colorBlack
Eye colorBrown
Major
competition(s)		Mister International India 2017
(Winner)

Darasing Khurana (born 12 January 1992) is an Indian model and male pageant titleholder who won Mister International India 2017 and represented India at Mister International 2018 which was held in Yangon, Myanmar.[1][2][3][4][5]

Early life and background

Darasing Khurana was born on January 12th, 1992 in the town of Parbhani, Maharashtra.[6] His family is Punjabi.[7] 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 Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS).[8]

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.[2] 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.[7]

In 2017, he won the Mr International India title.[6]

He has walked the runway at numerous Indian and International fashion shows, including the Wedding Times Fashion Fiesta 2019[9] Lakme Fashion Week, Bangalore Style Week, the India International Style Week and India Luxury Style Week, as well as other fashion events. Khurana is the Brand Ambassador for DATRI, an India-based blood stem cell donors registry.[10] He is also associated with the social cause ‘Daughters are precious’ in Rajasthan.[6]

Awards and recognition

  • 2017: Awarded the Most Promising Face of the year at WOW Icon Personality Awards.[11][12]
  • 2018: Received the ‘Style Icon of the year 2018’ at Rajasthan Style awards[13]
  • 2018: Honored with Wow Starlite Excellence Awards in Pune[14]

See also

References

  1. ^ Safoora (23 April 2018). "Acting fascinates me: Mr India 2017 winner Darasing Khurana". The Siasat Daily. Retrieved 10 September 2018.
  2. ^ a b Verma, Urvashi (28 August 2017). "जयपुर से मॉडल दारा सिंह ने मिस्टर इंडिया 2017 का खिताब जीता". Dainik Bhaskar (in Hindi). Retrieved 10 September 2018.
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ "Acting fascinates me: Mr India 2017". Business Standard. 22 April 2018. Retrieved 10 September 2018.
  5. ^ "Mister International Contestants 2018". Mister International. Retrieved 10 September 2018.
  6. ^ 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.
  7. ^ 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.
  8. ^ Deshpande, Praveen (26 August 2017). "परभणीचा दारासिंह खुराणा मिस्टर इंडिया इंटरनॅशनलमध्ये, 6 वर्षांच्या मेहनतीला मिळाले यश". Dainik Bhaskar (in Marathi). Retrieved 10 September 2018.
  9. ^ Vajpayee, Soumya (21 May 2019). "Darasing Khurana: My mother was happy to see me dressed as a groom - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 14 December 2019.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  10. ^ "Celebrating a transformative experience". The Hindu. 26 October 2017. Retrieved 10 September 2018.
  11. ^ "WOW Icon' Most Promising Face Icon of the year!". Dailyhunt. 10 December 2017. Retrieved 10 September 2018.
  12. ^ "Wanted The World To Know What Indian Culture Is All About: Darasing Khurana". Yahoo.
  13. ^ "Darasing Khurana wins Style Icon of the year award". Lokmat. 3 February 2018. Retrieved 10 September 2018.
  14. ^ "Darasing Khurana Honoured For Social Work". Yahoo! News. 22 July 2018. Retrieved 10 September 2018.
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