Orhan Awatramani

Orhan Awatramani
Born
Orhan Awatramani

August 2
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
CitizenshipUnited States
EducationParsons School of Design, New York
Occupations
  • Internet personality
  • Traveller
TelevisionBigg Boss 17

Orhan Awatramani, commonly known as Orry, is an American internet personality and fashion stylist of Indian descent.[1][2] Awatramani gained prominence as a guest contestant on the reality television show Bigg Boss 17.[3][4][5][6] He is also known for his involvement in Bollywood related events and his interactions with notable figures in the Indian film industry, earning the tag of “Bollywood’s BFF”.[7][8][9]

Early life and education

Awatramani was born on August 2, in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.[10] His family owns hotels, liquor, and real estate businesses.[11][12][13] Awatramani holds a Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts and Communication Design from New York's Parsons School of Design.[14][15]

Career

Beyond his online presence on Instagram, Awatramani has appeared as a guest contestant in Bigg Boss 17 in 2023, featuring in Days 41–43.[16][17]

In 2024, Awatramani collaborated with filmmaker Karan Johar for Crocs' new ad campaign celebrating unfiltered self-expression.[18][19][20][21] The campaign features Awatramani and Karan Johar's playful interactions, working together to build a "Crorry" - a perfect pair of Crocs for Awatramani.[22][23]

Political Affiliation

Awatramani supported Donald Trump in the 2024 United States elections. In November 2024, Awatramani revealed his support for Trump by posting a photo of himself with his ballot paper, accompanied by the caption, "We did it Donald, we did it".[24][25][26]

Controversies

Awatramani was involved in a controversy with Ruchika Lohiya, a social media influencer, who accused him of not shaking hands with her at a beauty awards ceremony. Awatramani responded by citing concerns about germs and maintaining boundaries with strangers.[27][28]

Awatramani was involved in a controversy with Palak Tiwari, the daughter of Shweta Tiwari, when a screenshot of their WhatsApp chat was widely shared on social media platforms. In the chat, Awatramani responded to Palak's apology with a middle finger emoji, which sparked outrage on social media.[29][30][31]

Awatramani's entry into the Bigg Boss 17 house as a wild card contestant sparked controversy, with fans accusing him of being a "fake" contestant.[32][33][34]

References

  1. ^ "'And friend': Orhan Awatramani aka Orry reveals why he is so famous on social media". Business Today. 2024-03-17. Retrieved 2024-08-25.
  2. ^ "ऑरी : ज्याच्यासोबत फोटो काढण्यासाठी लोक 20 ते 30 लाख देतात तो सोशल मीडिया स्टार कोण आहे?". BBC News मराठी (in Marathi). 2023-11-28. Retrieved 2024-08-25.
  3. ^ "Bigg Boss 17: Salman Khan asks wild card contestant Orry, 'I want to know what do you do?' Here's what he replies". The Times of India. 2023-11-24. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2024-08-25.
  4. ^ "Bigg Boss 17: Orry to enter the Salman Khan show as wild card contestant?". India Today. 2023-11-22. Retrieved 2024-08-25.
  5. ^ "Bollywood's BFF Orry To Enter Bigg Boss 17 As Wild Card Contestants | Report". English Jagran. 2023-11-22. Retrieved 2024-08-25.
  6. ^ amrita.ghosh. "Orry to make his Bollywood debut? Here's how netizens reacted to this now deleted post; check". Asianet News Network Pvt Ltd. Retrieved 2024-08-25.
  7. ^ "Who is Orry? Here's all you need to know about his career, income and friendship with Bollywood stars". The Times of India. 2023-11-28. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2024-08-25.
  8. ^ "Net worth of "Bollywood's BFF" Orry: His earnings, collections and influential friends". The Times of India. 2024-08-05. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2024-08-25.
  9. ^ "Watch: Bollywood's BFF Orry Shares A Glimpse Of His Life 'Struggle'". News18. 2024-05-28. Retrieved 2024-08-25.
  10. ^ "Who Is Orhan Awatramani 'Orry', Often Seen With Bollywood Celebs". News18. 2023-11-07. Retrieved 2024-08-25.
  11. ^ "Not A 'Liver', Orry Holds This Position In Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries Limited". Indiatimes. 2024-05-30. Retrieved 2024-08-25.
  12. ^ Sharma, Aseem (2023-11-09). "Orry aka Orhan Awatramani: 7 things you didn't know about Bollywood celebs' BFF". www.indiatvnews.com. Retrieved 2024-08-25.
  13. ^ "Meet Orhan 'Orry' Awatramani, the 'liver' who's tight with the Ambanis". South China Morning Post. 2024-07-11. Retrieved 2024-08-25.
  14. ^ "Who Is Orhan Awatramani? All You Need To Know About "Bollywood's BFF"". NDTV.com. Retrieved 2024-08-25.
  15. ^ Web, Statesman (2023-12-31). "Orry in 2023: Orhan Awatramani rises to prominence like never before". The Statesman. Retrieved 2024-08-25.
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  17. ^ "Bigg Boss 17 Orry To Make Wild Card Entry In Salman Khan". www.india.com. Retrieved 2024-08-25.
  18. ^ bureau, afaqs! news (2024-08-23). "Orry joins Karan Johar in Crocs' new campaign". afaqs!. Retrieved 2024-08-25. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  19. ^ "Crocs launches campaign for Gen-Z with Orry and Karan Johar". www.storyboard18.com. Retrieved 2024-08-25.
  20. ^ "Orry, Karan Johar and Crocs champion individuality and creativity | Advertising". Campaign India. Retrieved 2024-08-25.
  21. ^ Hungama, Bollywood (2024-08-21). "Orhan Awatramani aka Orry on featuring in new campaign with Karan Johar: "No matter what the equation may be off camera…" : Bollywood News - Bollywood Hungama". Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 2024-08-25.
  22. ^ www.ETBrandEquity.com. "Crocs celebrates unfiltered self-expression with Karan Johar and Orry - ET BrandEquity". ETBrandEquity.com. Retrieved 2024-08-25.
  23. ^ NewsDesk (2024-08-23). "Crocs embraces Gen-Z self-expression in new campaign with Karan Johar and Orry". MediaBrief. Retrieved 2024-08-25.
  24. ^ "Orry shocks fans as he reveals US citizenship, voting for Trump: 'Orry ke vote se jeete Donald Trump!'". Retrieved 8 November 2024.
  25. ^ "Donald Trump 'my president': Orry reveals US citizenship, netizens say 'gora pakora'". Retrieved 9 November 2024.
  26. ^ "Orry outs he voted for Donald Trump on Instagram, posts this special message for President elect".
  27. ^ "All About Orry-Ruchika Lohiya Controversy". NDTV.com. 2024-03-30. Retrieved 2024-08-25.
  28. ^ "Orry's refusal to shake hands with content creator Ruchika Lohiya and calling her 'shameless' for her post ignites internet's wrath | Etimes - Times of India Videos". The Times of India. Retrieved 2024-08-25.
  29. ^ "Orry reacts to netizens who called him arrogant for shaming Palak Tiwari on social media; says, 'I have never ever behaved like this because I have never heard such nonsense from someone before'". The Times of India. 2024-01-03. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2024-08-25.
  30. ^ "Orry on not accepting Palak Tiwari's apology, shaming her on social media: 'Why is no one asking what she's apologising for?'". The Indian Express. 2024-01-03. Retrieved 2024-08-25.
  31. ^ "Ananya Panday trolled for 'bullying' Palak Tiwari after her row with Orry, Redditors remind her of Shweta Tiwari's fame". DNA India. Retrieved 2024-08-25.
  32. ^ "Bigg Boss 17: From talking about 2 murder attempts on him to earning Rs 20-30 Lakhs for selfies; Orry makes interesting and hilarious revelations". The Times of India. 2023-11-27. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2024-08-25.
  33. ^ "Video: Orry on sets of 'Bigg Boss 17', says 'don't vote me out'". India Today. 2023-11-23. Retrieved 2024-08-25.
  34. ^ "BB 17's Wild Card Entry Ayesha Khan Calls Out Munawar Faruqui For His Fake Promise Of Marriage". BollywoodShaadis. 2023-12-16. Retrieved 2024-08-25.