Munawar Faruqui Age, Wiki and Bio

Munawar Faruqui

Quick Info

ProfessionStand-up Comedian, Rapper
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth28/01/1992
Age32 years
BirthplaceJunagadh, Gujarat
HometownDongri, Mumbai, Maharashtra
ReligionIslam

Bio/Wiki

Full nameMunawar Iqbal Faruqui
Known forBeing the winner of the first season of Kangana Ranaut's show Lock Upp

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 9" (175 cm)
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorDark Brown

Personal Life

Zodiac signAquarius

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Affairs/Girlfriends
  • Nazila Sitaishi (model) (2021-2023)
  • Ayesha Khan (actor, model) (alleged ex-girlfriend)
Marriage Date26 May 2024
Marriage PlaceITC Grand Central Hotel, Mumbai (2nd marriage)

Family

FatherName Not Known (was a driver)
MotherName Not Known
Siblings
Sisters
  • Shabana
  • Two others (Names Not Known)
Spouse
First WifeName Not Known
Second WifeMehzabeen Coatwala (makeup artist)
Children
SonMikael

Career

Awards
  • Winner of Comic Kaun 4.0 by Pizza Burst (2018)
  • Winner of Open Mic at the Synergy Fest (2018)

Style Quotient

Bike CollectionKTM RC 200

Some Lesser Known Facts

Munawar Faruqui is known for his YouTube videos like Dawood, Yamraaj & Aurat (2020), Ghost Story (2021), and Doctor & Engineer (2021).
His home was destroyed during the 2002 Gujarat communal riots, and his mother passed away by suicide when he was 16 years old.
In 2007, his family relocated to Mumbai for a fresh start after his father fell sick and became bedridden in 2008.
Before his comedy career, Faruqui had various jobs including utensil seller, salesman, and graphic designer.
He discovered his talent for one-liners as a graphic designer in a renowned firm.
Faruqui's journey into stand-up comedy began when he was invited to perform by filmmakers during an advertisement shoot.
In July 2019, Munawar performed his first one-hour Gujarati show titled "Dodh Dahyo" in Mumbai.
He gained popularity in 2020 by uploading stand-up videos on his YouTube channel, with his breakthrough video being "Politics in India."
Faruqui's first ticketed show in Mumbai was in February 2020, followed by the death of his father in the same month.
During the 2020 lockdown, his character Razzaqbhai from Instagram videos attracted a large following.
The controversial video "Dawood, Yamraaj & Aurat" in April 2020 brought him fame.
He faced setbacks during his nationwide tour of "Dongri to Nowhere" due to his arrest in Indore.
In February and March 2020, Faruqui uploaded satirical videos like "The Chowkidar Song" and "The NRC Song."
He released his first music video "Jawab" in August 2020 in collaboration with Spectra.
In February 2021, a group of stand-up comedians organized a show in support of him, reflecting unity within the community.
Munawar teamed up with musician Nazz for the song "Aazmaish" based on his life and arrest in March 2021.
He launched a second YouTube channel in April 2021 for live stream videos of him playing games.
Munawar Faruqui occasionally smokes hookah and faced show cancellations due to threats.
He won the show "Lock Upp" in May 2022 and later participated in Bigg Boss 17.
Controversies arose regarding his relationships with Ayesha Khan and Nazila, leading to public discussions.
Munawar won Bigg Boss 17 in January 2024, receiving a cash prize and a Hyundai Creta.