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. |