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Orhan Awatramani

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

Orhan Awatramani
Born
Orhan Awatramani

(1999-08-02) August 2, 1999 (age 25)
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
CitizenshipIndian
EducationParsons School of Design, New York
Occupations
  • Internet personality
  • Social media influencer
  • Traveller
TelevisionBigg Boss 17 (wild card contestant)

Early life and education

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Orry was born on August 2, 1999, in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.[10] He comes from a family involved in the liquor, hotels, and real estate business.[11][12][13] Orry holds a Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts and Communication Design from New York's Parsons School of Design.[14][15]

Career

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Beyond his online presence, Orry is recognized for his social activism work in Mumbai, showcasing a commitment to making a positive impact in the community.[16] He has appeared as a wild card contestant in Bigg Boss 17 in 2023, where he was inside the house from Days 41–43.[17][18] Orry is also known for his quirky mobile covers featuring designs like frogs, bananas, sunny-side-up eggs, and cockroaches, which have gained significant attention on social media.[19][20]

Collaborations

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Crocs Campaign (2024)

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In 2024, Orry collaborated with filmmaker Karan Johar for Crocs' new ad campaign celebrating unfiltered self-expression.[21][22][23][24] The campaign marks Orry's debut in the #CrocsSquad and highlights the power of personalization, showing how anyone can create their own unique style with Crocs Jibbitz charms.[25]

Campaign Overview

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The campaign features Orry and Karan Johar's playful interactions, showcasing the creativity involved in personalizing Crocs.[26] They worked together to build a "Crorry" - the ultimate pair of Crocs for Orry, demonstrating how fashion and fun can coexist for Gen-Z.[27][28]

Controversies

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Orry was involved in a controversy with Ruchika Lohiya, a social media influencer, when she accused him of not shaking hands with her at a beauty awards ceremony. Orry responded by saying that he was concerned about germs and maintaining boundaries with strangers.[29][30]

Orry was involved in a controversy with Palak Tiwari, the daughter of Shweta Tiwari, when a screenshot of their WhatsApp chat went viral. In the chat, Orry responded to Palak's apology with a middle finger emoji, which sparked outrage on social media.[31][32][33]

Orry's entry into the Bigg Boss 17 house as a wild card contestant sparked controversy, with some fans accusing him of being a "fake" contestant.[34][35][36]

References

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  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. ^ Desk, India TV News; News, India TV (2023-11-09). "Orry aka Orhan Awatramani: 7 things you didn't know about Bollywood celebs' BFF". www.indiatvnews.com. Retrieved 2024-08-25. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  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.
  16. ^ Shekhar, Pallavi Raja (2024-06-01). "Orhan Awatramani: A Journey of Vision and Collaboration". www.deccanchronicle.com. Retrieved 2024-08-25.
  17. ^ "Bigg Boss (Hindi TV series) season 17", Wikipedia, 2024-08-24, retrieved 2024-08-25
  18. ^ "Bigg Boss 17 Orry To Make Wild Card Entry In Salman Khan". www.india.com. Retrieved 2024-08-25.
  19. ^ "Move over Orry's friends list, his phone case collection is what you need to see". India Today. 2023-11-06. Retrieved 2024-08-25.
  20. ^ Kukreja, Monika Rawal (Dec 25, 2023). "Orhan 'Orry' Awatramani: I don't see any shame in calling the paps, if I'm looking good, I want to be photographed".{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  21. ^ bureau, afaqs! news (2024-08-23). "Orry joins Karan Johar in Crocs' new campaign celebrating unfiltered self-expression". afaqs!. Retrieved 2024-08-25. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  22. ^ "Crocs launches campaign for Gen-Z with Orry and Karan Johar". www.storyboard18.com. Retrieved 2024-08-25.
  23. ^ "Orry, Karan Johar and Crocs champion individuality and creativity | Advertising". Campaign India. Retrieved 2024-08-25.
  24. ^ 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". Retrieved 2024-08-25.
  25. ^ https://www.exchange4media.com/advertising-news/orry-debuts-with-karan-johar-in-crocs-quirky-campaign-136625.html
  26. ^ "Orry Shoots For Ad Film With Karan Johar: 'What A Long Way I Have Come'". News18. 2024-08-23. Retrieved 2024-08-25.
  27. ^ www.ETBrandEquity.com. "Crocs celebrates unfiltered self-expression with Karan Johar and Orry - ET BrandEquity". ETBrandEquity.com. Retrieved 2024-08-25.
  28. ^ NewsDesk (2024-08-23). "Crocs embraces Gen-Z self-expression in new campaign with Karan Johar and Orry". MediaBrief. Retrieved 2024-08-25.
  29. ^ "All About Orry-Ruchika Lohiya Controversy". NDTV.com. 2024-03-30. Retrieved 2024-08-25.
  30. ^ "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.
  31. ^ "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.
  32. ^ "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.
  33. ^ "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.
  34. ^ "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.
  35. ^ "Video: Orry on sets of 'Bigg Boss 17', says 'don't vote me out'". India Today. 2023-11-23. Retrieved 2024-08-25.
  36. ^ "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.
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