Anup Upadhyay is a well-known Indian actor specializing in comic roles on TV and in movies. |
He gained fame for portraying David Mishra 'Chachaji' in the Hindi sitcom Bhabi Ji Ghar Par Hai! in 2015. |
After graduating, he moved to Delhi and acted in plays with playwright Habib Tanvir, aligning with the Naya Theatre Group for a decade. |
He boasts a 20-year career in theater, cherishing plays like Dekh Rahe Hain Nayan and Agrabazar. |
Anup stands as the lone actor in his family, adored for his robust comedic chops and amusing expressions. |
He made an appearance as Tiwari's interviewer in the 2005 film Sehar. |
From 2006 to 2011, he embodied numerous characters in the TV series 'F.I.R.' on SAB TV. |
In 2008, he essayed a journalist in the movie Chamku and a teacher in Bhootnath. |
His portrayal of Chhotu Mama in the Lapataganj show on SAB TV spanned from 2009 to 2014. |
He featured in the film 'Na Ghar Ka Na Ghat Ka' in 2010. |
From 2014 to 2016, he portrayed Govardhan Dubey in the show Neeli Chatri Waale on Zee TV. |
Anup reprised the role of David Mishra a.k.a. Chachaji in 'Bhabi Ji Ghar Par Hai!' in 2015 on &TV. |
From 2016 to 2017, he starred as Mr. Hitesh/Peon 'Chedilal' in the May I Come In Madam? series on Life OK. |
He played Murarilal Bansal in Jijaji Chhat Par Hai from 2018 to 2020 on SAB TV. |
In 2019, he received nominations for Best Actor in a Supporting Role at the ITA Awards for Jijaji Chhat Par Hai and Best Actor in Comic Role Male at the 12th Gold Awards. |
On Star Bharat in 2020, he assumed the role of Adhbut 'Adu' in the show Excuse Me Maadam. |
Anup's TV appearances include roles in Kulvaddhu (2007), Bhootwala Serial (2009), Hum Apke Hai In Laws (2013), and Jijaji Chhat Par Koii Hai (2021). |
He starred in Dancing the Grave as Shradhananda, with May I Come In Madam? having a second season in 2023. |
His TV commercial credits include ads for Paytm and Cherry shoe polish. |
In an interview, Anup disclosed that his initial pocket money was 10 paise. |
His inaugural job was in a theater troupe, earning Rs. 10 per day. |
In another interview, he recounted an incident from childhood when he took a rupee from home, spent half of it, and his mother found out and scolded him. |
Anup once won Rs. 20 from a lottery ticket. |
He has a fondness for sweets. |