Meet The Hyderabadi Model Who Became The First Ever Asian Man To Win The Coveted 'MR World' Title!

Gouse Pasha Updated on Jul 20, 2016

Our Hyderabadis are rocking everywhere whether its becoming the CEO of Microsoft or making India's largest motion picture. We Hyderabadis know how to carve a niche for ourselves. Meet the latest sensational Hyderabadi, Rohit Khandelwal. The first Asian to win the title of Mr.World.

Rohit was born in Hyderabad on 19 August 1989. He graduated from Aurora Degree College. He served as the ground staff for Spice Jet and technical support assistant at Dell Computers prior to entering the modelling industry. He got his first television advertisement break in a jewellery advertisement with Kareena Kapoor. Later he appeared in other advertisements too.

The pageant was held on July 19, 2016, in Southport, UK, which saw 47 participants from around the world. Khandelwal has also won a cash prize of $50,000 along with the coveted title. Khandelwal also competed for various subtitles at the pageant, including World Multimedia Award, World Talent, Mobstar People’s Choice Awards and many more.

Here is the journey of Rohit. Watch what went into the making of Asia's first ever Mr. World.

You must check out Rohit's instagram account for some crazy awesome pics!

My journey has been extremely amazing , every person you come across there is something fabulous you could learn from them . Keep observing Learn , update and Grow ✨

A photo posted by Rohit Khandelwal (@rohit_khandelwal77) on Jul 17, 2016 at 5:06am PDT

No matter where you are , if you want to see yourself fit , take time out to Workout . 30 mins can do a lot ? No matter how tired you are , When body gives up , mind takes over . #workhard #playhard

A photo posted by Rohit Khandelwal (@rohit_khandelwal77) on Jul 15, 2016 at 11:16am PDT

Last night in mumbai before I head to spend best days of my life at "Mr world 2016 " I am so glad that all the hard work put in since I moved to mumbai has been appreciated by life through giving me such great opportunities I don't know how the next 13 days are going to be like at southport , England . But one thing is for sure I am going to be MYSELF And enjoy every single moment , make some amazing friends and create beautiful memories . Can't thank enough to my parents , times of India team and friends for playing major role in my journey . " you are the architect of your destiny , design it well " Picture by : @sayansurroy

A photo posted by Rohit Khandelwal (@rohit_khandelwal77) on Jul 6, 2016 at 3:24pm PDT

Behind the scenes #watchoutsoon #mrworldindia #RohitKhandelwal #Rohit4MrWorld #MrWorld

A photo posted by Rohit Khandelwal (@rohit_khandelwal77) on Jul 3, 2016 at 6:20am PDT

"Compete with who you were yesterday , Challenge every single day to only see goodness in you , growth in you , Upgrade to someone you wish to become , Be a change , let the undying spirit always high " @prosport_fit #mrindia #mrworld2016 #rohitkhandelwal

A video posted by Rohit Khandelwal (@rohit_khandelwal77) on Jun 30, 2016 at 10:29am PDT

"May be the journey is not so much about becoming anything . May be its about unbecoming everything that is not really you , So you can be who you meant to be In the first place " #mrworldindia #mrindia #mrworld #rohitkhandelwal #believe #upgrade #evolve Clicked by : amit khanna

A photo posted by Rohit Khandelwal (@rohit_khandelwal77) on Jul 1, 2016 at 2:15pm PDT

" With Gratitude in my heart , And nerves of steel , Witness my journey Of evolution and glory " With @prosport_fit #mrindia #mrindiaoworld #shredded #nopainnogain #workhard #evolve #grow

A video posted by Rohit Khandelwal (@rohit_khandelwal77) on Jun 30, 2016 at 9:58am PDT

Behind the scenes of my AV shoot for mr world :)

A photo posted by Rohit Khandelwal (@rohit_khandelwal77) on Jun 21, 2016 at 10:33am PDT

Keep the undying spirit always always high ?? In Your journey there would be people who would degrade your self-belief and spirit . Be headstrong to knock them down and prove them wrong ?? Nothing is more important than "you believing in yourself " ? #Goodnight

A photo posted by Rohit Khandelwal (@rohit_khandelwal77) on Jun 15, 2016 at 11:55am PDT

" Make your weakness your Strength , keep the spirit so high believing there is nothing that can stop you , you have all the time and resources to make anything come true " #Breathe #Believe and #Battle

A photo posted by Rohit Khandelwal (@rohit_khandelwal77) on Jun 11, 2016 at 6:34am PDT

Shredded for my shoot Tom ? Hoping it goes FABULOUS ?? "NOTHING COMES EASY FROM COMFORT ZONE " Goodnight all ?

A photo posted by Rohit Khandelwal (@rohit_khandelwal77) on Jun 9, 2016 at 12:11pm PDT

Long hair obsession :) Short hair or long hair ? Suggest me pls :)

A photo posted by Rohit Khandelwal (@rohit_khandelwal77) on Jun 5, 2016 at 3:50am PDT

"What Seperates best from the rest comes down to habits " Keep a tab on your habits :) Learn , breathe , and upgrade ??? #morningpost #lateupdate

A photo posted by Rohit Khandelwal (@rohit_khandelwal77) on May 31, 2016 at 2:10am PDT

" The pain in your body that's the demon , orders you to give up , Enough it says , no more . All I have is my spirit , and that's my fuel to push myself beyond that limit of pain " #NOPAINNOGAIN #mrindia2015 With @bodyholics @im_bodyholic

A video posted by Rohit Khandelwal (@rohit_khandelwal77) on May 28, 2016 at 10:40am PDT

Keep your eyes steady and let it pierce the soul of your goals ! Picture courtesy : @sayansurroy

A photo posted by Rohit Khandelwal (@rohit_khandelwal77) on May 25, 2016 at 6:20am PDT

"Be like the stonecutter , steadily chipping away, day after day . Eventually a single blow will crack the stone and reveal diamond " #widlystrong #focused #brave #Goodmorning ? Picture by : @sayansurroy

A photo posted by Rohit Khandelwal (@rohit_khandelwal77) on May 21, 2016 at 12:37pm PDT

Chai Bisket Congratulates Rohit and wishes him all the best for his future projects.