Rohit Khandelwal Becomes First Indian To Win Mr. World

"I feel so privileged and humbled to be Mr. World 2016."

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 Earlier this week, popular actor and television personality Rohit Khandelwal took home the coveted title of Mr. World, making him the first Indian man to do so.

The 26-year-old Khandelwal beat out 46 other participants for the title at the competition’s grand finale in Southport, UK. This final pageant came at the end of a nearly year-long process in which Khandelwal and the other finalists competed in various qualifiers around the world.

Hey my lovely people, what's happening? I am in London UK. Will go live for you guys at 5.30 IST. Let's together explore London. What say? I would like to thank The Mr World organization for such a lovely stay at the Marriott hotel in London. Cheers. Stay blessed Picture by : @sayansurroy

A photo posted by Rohit Khandelwal (@rohit_khandelwal77) on Jul 21, 2016 at 4:32am PDT

After graduating college, the Hyderabad native worked as ground staff for an airline before being discovered by a modeling agency. Once he started modeling, he began to appear on TV, which resulted in him landing on well-known shows such as Yeh Hai Aashiqui and Pyaar Tune Kya Kiya.

"We are not perfect , we are learning . That's the beauty in our specific journey " with mr Korea and mr Brazil

A photo posted by Rohit Khandelwal (@rohit_khandelwal77) on Jul 17, 2016 at 7:37am PDT

Beautiful southport at 10 pm 😍so much light at this time , just unbelievable .

A photo posted by Rohit Khandelwal (@rohit_khandelwal77) on Jul 16, 2016 at 8:33pm PDT

Of his win, he 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.”

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

You see calmness of the ocean, You see stillness of the breeze, the soul is hurling a tornado, this world is yet to see. Hungry eyes don't close yet, the storm is at its peak, let the stars guide me to the journey unseen. My core is willing to bruise and scar this heart is in disharmony with every other part. My knees might tremble but I won't collapse, Until I brave this storm Again. Another shoot with the one and only Follow @sayansurroy

A photo posted by Rohit Khandelwal (@rohit_khandelwal77) on Jul 3, 2016 at 12:46pm PDT

Khandelwal will officially hold the title of “World’s Most Desirable Man” for a year, in which time he’ll travel the world as an ambassador of good will.

"Happiness is a state of mind " In a super happy mood 😇 Picture by @sayansurroy

A photo posted by Rohit Khandelwal (@rohit_khandelwal77) on Jun 21, 2016 at 2:25pm PDT

Love for dogs 😍 This cutie on the streets of beautiful southport 🤗 With @amilomoxie

A photo posted by Rohit Khandelwal (@rohit_khandelwal77) on Jul 15, 2016 at 11:49am PDT

Follow his adventures as Mr. World, here.