Anup Upadhyay Age, Wiki and Bio

Anup Upadhyay

Quick Info

ProfessionActor
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth21/05/01
Age2023 years
BirthplaceGanj Dundawara, Uttar Pradesh

Bio/Wiki

Famous RoleDavid Mishra 'Chachaji' in the Hindi comedy television series Bhabi Ji Ghar Par Hai! (2015) on &TV

Physical Stats & More

Height165 cm
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolManohar Bhushan Inter College, Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh
College/UniversityUniversity in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh

Personal Life

Marital StatusMarried
Marriage Date30/06/2006

Relationships & More

Wife/SpouseSuniti Upadhyay (teacher)

Family

FatherName Not Known
MotherName Not Known
Children
DaughterAnushree

Career

Debut
TVYes Boss (1999-2009) as Sunny on SAB TV
FilmMain Madhuri Dixit Banna Chahti Hoon (2003) as Security Guard
Awards
  • 2018: Best Actor in a Supporting Role at Indian Television Academy Award for the show Jijaji Chhat Par Hai
  • 2020: International Iconic Award for the show Bhabi Ji Ghar Par Hai!
  • 2021: International Iconic Award

Favourites

FoodPav Bhaji, Cheese Tomato Chilly
Actor(s)
  • Amitabh Bachchan
  • Emraan Hashmi
Travel Destination(s)
  • Bangalore
  • Jammu and Kashmir
  • Manali

Some Lesser Known Facts

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.