
 
 Even though he is contractually bound and will travel across the globe for several humanitarian causes, he is ready for a 
 
 Even though he is contractually bound and will travel across the globe for several humanitarian causes, he is ready for a Bollywood career. "Shah Rukh Khan has been my inspiration. His work, charisma and the manner in which he conducts himself and stays dedicated has always motivated me," he asserts, "I'd love to sign a film with the right production house soon." 
 
 Behind the scenes training of Mr India Rohit Khandelwal 00:55 
 
 Rohit became the first Indian to win the coveted title at the Southport Theatre on July 19, taking home $50,000 which he plans to invest in himself, after donating a portion to a cause he believes in. He admits his 'victory' is a milestone in the modelling world. India has had Miss Universes like Sushmita Sen and Lara Dutta and Miss Worlds like Aishwarya Rai and Priyanka Chopra , but male models haven't got the same kind of international recognition. "I'm immensely proud and hope that I can be an inspiration to many other male models in India," he exults. ||||| Our handsome hunk from Hyderabad has certainly made the country proud by winning the prestigious Mr. World 2016 title. Here, we present to you some of the unknown facts about Rohit Khandelwal that you surely wouldn't want to miss. So have a look.... 
 
 by Aezan Makani ||||| By Rashmi Kumari | THE HANS INDIA | Jul 26,2016 , 12:07 AM IST 
 
 Rohit Khandelwal Rohit Khandelwal 
 
 Fresh from his ‘Mr World’ victory at Southport, United Kingdom, city-based model and actor, Rohit Khandelwal returned to India last week. Fresh from his ‘Mr World’ victory at Southport, United Kingdom, city-based model and actor, Rohit Khandelwal returned to India last week. 
 
 
 
 
 
 The pageant, which was held on July 19 at the Southport Theatre and Convention Centre, had 47 participants, saw Khandelwal winning a cash prize of $50,000 along with the coveted title. Not only is Khandelwal the first Indian to win the title, but he is the first Asian as well. 
 
 
 
 
 
 From being a ground staff with SpiceJet to being the most desirable man in the world, the tall, handsome 26-year-old has come a long way. 
 
 
 
 
 
 In a candid chat with The Hans India, Khandewal shares, “I was so nervous during the competition but, I decided to give my best. Because participating in this competition was a wonderful feeling and I did not want to step back.” 
 
 
 
 
 
 Recalling the moment of victory, the suave hunk says, “When I was announced as the winner I was speechless for that moment and even now I don’t know how to express my happiness. I feel so privileged and humble to be ‘Mr. World’.” 
 
 
 
 
 
 “I was very naughty during my childhood. After completing my studies, I decided to go to Mumbai to make my identity. It was difficult for me to leave my family of course. And, the struggle was intense,” he shares from his early days. 
 
 
 
 
 
 “It’s been three years that I have been in Mumbai. I struggled a lot as it was not easy for me to achieve my aim and passion,” adds Khandelwal. 
 
 
 
 
 
 After facing ups and downs in the difficult city, opportunities came his way with commercial ads and he received his first big break when he shared screen with Kareena Kapoor. Steadily, he tried his hand in television serials like Yeh Hai Ashique and Million Dollar Girl. 
 
 
 
 
 
 “I worked in many small projects and never left hope and took every step with confidence,” informs Rohit about the beginning of his career. 
 
 
 
 
 
 “Things just happened in my life I saw the ad for ‘Mr India 2015’ and had a burning desire to join the competition. I learned to dance in 15 days and took care of my looks and diet to give my 100 per cent to the competition,” recalls Khandelwal. 
 
 
 
 
 
 A model’s primary strength is his/her looks and Rohit is very particular about his. “When it comes to my looks, I visit a salon regularly to get my hair trimmed correctly. I go to a gym regularly and follow a particular diet to keep myself healthy,” he says. 
 
 
 
 
 
 And, what exactly constitutes his diet? “Well, it’s mainly carbs and high fibre until 6 pm and then it’s salads, sprouts, eggs, brown bread, which help in maintaining my fitness,” he shares. 
 
 
 
 
 
 “And, of course at least eight hours of sleep is necessary to keep me active,” adds a disciplined Khandelwal. 
 
 
 
 
 
 The fan base for Rohit doubled overnight and he is now a household name across the country, thanks to his wondrous feat. So, how is he dealing with added fame? He laughs and says, “It feels good to have fans all around and I love my fans a lot. I always make it a point to reply to them. 
 
 
 
 
 
 Every budding star has a role model. So, who is Rohit’s? “My role model is Shah Rukh Khan and John Abraham as there is a lot to learn from them,” he informs. 
 
 
 
 
 
 What’s next? ‘Mr Universe’ title? Or is it Bollywood? “It has been an amazing journey to this point, and I cannot wait to see what happens next,” he smiles. We wish him luck and hope he continues brining more laurels to the city. 
 
 
 
 ||||| India Wins Mr World 2016! 
 
 19th July 2016 Rohit Khandelwal wins Mr World for India! 
 
 Rohit Khandelwal of India has won the title of Mr World 2016 at the Grand Final of the Mr World Competition held at the Southport Theatre & Convention Centre in Southport, UK, Tuesday evening. 
 
 Rohit, 26, an actor from the Southern Indian city of Hyderabad, claimed the ultimate prize from a field of 46 finalists representing the elite from their respective nations. 1000’s of applicants from across the world were whittled down after year-long regional and nation events which led to Tuesday night’s final. 
 
 Mr World 2014 Nicklas Pedersen was in attendance to congratulate and pass on the Mr World title to Rohit Khandelwal of India 
 
 Upon winning the title, Rohit said “I feel so privileged and humbled to be Mr World 2016. I would like to thank all my fans and all the people who have been giving me all their blessings. It is only your love and support that has been my inspiration to win Mr World 2016. It has been an amazing journey to this point, and I cannot wait to see what happens next.” 
 
 Narrowly missing out on the ultimate prize was Fernando Álvarez, 21, from Puerto Rico, with Aldo Esparza Ramírez, 26, from Mexico placing 3rd. 
 
 After 12 days of fierce competition comprising of 5 challenge events designed to test the true qualities of “The World’s Most Desirable Man”, the Grand Final saw all the contestants take to the stage in front of a live audience to face the scrutiny of the panel of expert judges to determine who would be Mr World. 
 
 Hosted by Filipino Superstar & Miss World 2013 Megan Young alongside professional singer & former Mr England Jordan Williams and Frankie Cena of Canada (Mr Canada 2012), the event was an action packed show with the finalists dominating the stage with their physical prowess and expert dance moves, with plenty of muscle on show. 
 
 The final included several energetic routines that the contestants have worked on over the past week showcasing their many talents 
 
 India, Kenya & England await the final decision by the judges 
 
 After a recap of the gruelling challenges faced by the contestants, five Challenge winners were selected to progress to the semi-final stage alongside 5 further contestants, taking the total semi-finalists to 10. 
 
 Professional Ice Hockey Player Tristan Cameron, 28, of Scotland reigned supreme in the Extreme Challenge, with England’s Chris Bramell, 23, winning the Sports Challenge. Rohit took the Multimedia Award and Fashion student Zhousheng Chang, 23, won the Fashion & Style Challenge. The final award was presented to 19 year old gymnast and celebrity Rafal Jonkisz of Poland, whose impressive acrobatic feats won him the Talent Award. 
 
 Five further places in the semi-final were awarded to Mexico’s Aldo Esparza Ramírez, Fernando Álvarez of Puerto Rico, Kenya’s Kevin Owiti, Brazil’s Lucan Montandon and the representative of El Salvador, David Arias. 
 
 Left to right: China, Poland, India, Scotland, England, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Brazil, El Salvador, Kenya 
 
 Mr World 2016 will be broadcast in selected nations across the world over the coming weeks, so watch out for further details on exactly how you can see this year’s show right here at MrWorld.tv or follow us on our Facebook page! 
 
 Mr World will be travelling back to London tomorrow where he will be speaking to the press about his amazing accomplishment and what we hope will be a life changing experience in the year to come! 
 
 Congratulations Rohit, you are, MR WORLD 2016! ||||| Indian Wins Mr. World Title India’s Rohit Khandelwal has won the Mr. World contest following 12 days of competition in Southport, England. Photo: Mr. World 
 
 An Indian who studied for an MBA has won the Mr World contest. 
 
 In a video on Mr World’s YouTube Channel, Rohit Khandelwal, 26, from Hyderabad says he worked as a technical support assistant at Dell before moving to Mumbai to study business and get into acting. 
 
 Mr. Khandelwal, who beat 45 other finalists to win $50,000 at the final in Southport in the U.K., is already Mr. India and said he enjoys spending time with his grandmother and volunteering. 
 
 Mr. Khandelwal and his competitors were put through five challenges that were supposed to test whether they were the world’s most desirable man, organizers wrote in a news release. The final winner of the male beauty pageant was picked by a panel of judges. 
 
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– The "World's Most Desirable Man" is, for the first time, Asian. Rohit Khandelwal, a 26-year-old from Hyderabad, India, was last Tuesday crowned Mr. World, besting 45 other contestants in the process. The Wall Street Journal reports that three years ago he left a job providing technical support for Dell to head to Mumbai, where he was pursuing his MBA and trying his hand at acting. "I was living in a single room with five other people who wanted to make it," he tells the Deccan Chronicle. His path toward Mr. World began when he saw an ad for the Mr. India competition—and initially shrugged it off. "Then I read the description: The person should have a unique charm and should be good-natured. That is when I felt that I could do it." And he did, winning the title in 2015. Speaking of that good nature, the Journal reports Khandelwal enjoys visiting with his grandmother and volunteering. Other desirable hobbies include cooking and table tennis, reports the India Times. A press release explains the 46 would-be Mr. Worlds were chosen from thousands of applicants and subjected to 12 days of "fierce competition" from which Khandelwal emerged victorious and was handed the $50,000 prize. The Times of India reports he'll donate some and "invest" the rest in himself. As for his desirable physique (plenty of Instagram evidence here), he tells the Hans India that he makes sure to sleep a minimum of eight hours a night and follows a particular diet: "carbs and high fiber until 6pm and then it's salads, sprouts, eggs, brown bread." Fernando Alvarez, 21, of Puerto Rico, was the runner-up, with Aldo Esparza Ramirez, 26, of Mexico taking third. (The World's Most Interesting Man is having a rough go of it.)