Munawar Faruqui is an India’s successful stand-up comedian and rapper. His comedy revolves around Bollywood, daily life, and Indian culture. Also, he is an imposing poet. In 2022, he did a reality show, Lock Up Season 1, hosted by Kangana Ranaut, and made history by winning the show. After the show, he appeared in many shows and podcasts as a guest. His most famous YouTube Videos include Ghost Story, Doctor & Engineer, and Dawood Yamraaj and Aurat.
Now, he is a contestant in Big Boss 17 and has tremendous support from his fans and audience of Big Boss.
BIOGRAPHY
On January 28, 1992, he was born in Junagadh, Gujarat. He belongs to a middle-class family. In 2002, his family also suffered from three days of inter-communal violence in Gujarat. After his mother’s death, he shifted to Dongri Mumbai in 2007. He worked hard to earn money and worked in the utensils store.
Munawar got recognition through his YouTube comedy videos. Moreover, he is a very down-to-earth person who loves his fans and never disrespects them.
SOCIAL MEDIA ACCOUNTS
Faruqui has two YouTube channels with millions of subscribers. He updates his fans on the latest happenings on social media. On Instagram, he has over 6 million followers. Let’s see the account details of Faruqui.
| 6.3M Followers | |
| 576k Followers | |
| YouTube Channel 1 YouTube Channel 2 | 4.14M Subscribers 596k Subscribers |
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WIKI
His full name is Munawar Iqbal Faruqui. People also call him Munnu or Munna. With a height of 5 feet and 9 inches, his body is fit. He works hard on his body in the gym by doing a workout. Many people are curious about the Wiki details of Faruqui, so we have collected some of his Wiki facts.
| Full Name | Munawar Iqbal Faruqui |
| Nickname | Mannu |
| Gender | Male |
| Date of Birth | January 28, 1992 |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius |
| Age | 31 Years |
| Birthplace | Junagadh, Gujarat, India |
| Home Town | Dongri, Mumbai, India |
| Current Residence | Mumbai, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Religion | Islam |
| Education | 6th Standard |
| Profession | Comedian Gamer Rapper |
| Net worth | 2 crore (approx.) |
| Weight | 65kg |
| Height | 5 Feet 9 Inches |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Brown |
| Body Type | Fit |
| Body Measurements(approx.) | Chest size 36-inches Biceps size 12-inches |
| Waist Size | 30 inches |
| Shoe size | 10 US |
| Marital Status | Separated |
| Wife | N/A |
| Children | One |
| Hobby | Poetry Singing Traveling |
PARENTS AND SIBLINGS
Mumtaz was the name of his mother. When he was 13, his mother committed suicide in 2007 after getting fed up with the situation. Munawar missed his mother a lot. In an interview, he said that he does not want fame, money, anything, just his mother. His father’s name was Iqbal Faruqui, and he was a driver. He was paralyzed for 9 to 10 years and died in 2020. Furthermore, he has three sisters.
| FAMILY | DETAILS |
| Father | Iqbal Faruqui |
| Mother | Mumtaz |
| Sister | Shabana |
| Brother | N/A |
ZODIAC SIGN
Aquarius is his zodiac sign like Anjana Padmanabhan and Will Smith. Of all zodiac signs, Aquarius is sensitive and innovative. Faruqui is deeply social and has a revolutionary mind. When he was in the reality show Lock Upp audience observed these characteristics.
EARLY AGE & EDUCATION
Faruqui faced many troubles during his childhood. Because of financial problems, he studied to 6th standard at the local school of Junagadh. After his mother’s death, he shifted to Dongri at his aunt’s house and worked in a utensil shop in Null Bazar, earning 60 rupees per day. In the evening, he attended computer classes. From 2011 to 2018, he worked in an advertising company where he started as an office boy and ended up as the head of the creative department. This was because of his hard work and smartness.
CAREER
When various OTT platforms were introduced in India, Faruqui discovered comedy and uploaded his first video in January 2020. After the video, he got two college shows, but his father passed away in February 2020. As a son, it was one of the most difficult periods of his life. After 7 days of his father’s death, he performed on both college shows. His most famous videos include Doctor & Engineer, Ghost Story, and Dawood Yamraaj and Aurat. Besides comedy, he is a good rapper, singer, and writer. He worked with Prince in the music video “Todh” which has crossed 80 million views on YouTube.
TELEVISION
Munawar appeared in different shows and series. Faruqui is the winner of Lock Upp 1. Recently, he appeared in Big Boss 17. For you, we have collected the list of his shows. Please have a look.
| Title | Year |
| Cold Lassi Aur Chicken Masala | 2019 |
| Lock Upp 1 | 2022 |
| Big Boss 17 | 2023 |
Music Videos
Faruqui appeared in different music videos. Also, he is a good writer and has written a song album that has emotions, fun, and swag.
| Nagpada ka Rider | 2020 |
| Jawab | 2020 |
| Hunarat | 2021 |
| Khwahish | 2021 |
| Aazmaish | 2021 |
| Dus Lakh | 2021 |
| Kalandar | 2022 |
| Khamoshi | 2022 |
| Khawab | 2022 |
| Kaamil | 2022 |
| Todh | 2022 |
| Alag Bt | 2023 |
| Noor | 2023 |
| Legacy | 2023 |
AWARDS
Munawar has won the following awards.
| Comic Kaun 4.0 by Pizza Burst | 2018 |
| Open Mic at Synergy Fest | 2018 |
| Most Viral Stand-up Comedian by Digital Creator Awards | 2023 |
NET WORTH
His total net worth is 2 crore approximately. He charges 1.5 lakh per show.
SOURCE OF INCOME
Faruqui mainly earns through stand-up comedy. YouTube also pays him a sufficient amount. Other than this, he earns money through music videos. Furthermore, he gets money from brand promotion and advertisement.
MARITAL STATUS
When he was in Lock Upp Kangana Ranaut revealed that Munawar was married and had a child. Faruqui accepted it but refused to discuss more about this.
Munawar has a girlfriend, Nazila Sitashi, who is a model. Both love each other.
CONTROVERSIES
Munawar faced backlash for making jokes about the Hindu religion that offended their sentiments. In January 2021, Munawar was arrested in Indore Madhya Pradesh while he was doing his preparation for the show. He spent 37 days in jail and was granted bail by the Supreme Court of India. According to Munawar, jail is hell, and he never wants someone to go to jail. After bail, Munawar posted his YouTube video Ghost Stories, which people liked a lot and supported him.
FAVORITES
We have collected some favorites of Faruqui.
| Favorite Food | Chili Chicken French Fries Nihari |
| Favorite Actor | Salman Khan Shah Rukh Khan |
| Favorite Color | Black |
| Favorite Desert | Kheer Gajar Ka Halwa Moong dal Halwa |
| Favorite Show | Money Heist |
| Favorite Sports | Cricket |
AMAZING FACTS
- Faruqui was being jailed for making jokes about the Hindu religion.
- He did his first show seven days after his father’s death.
- Munawar released a song named Mumtaz, which is the name of his mother.
- Furthermore, he worked in utensils shop in Null Bazar Dongri.
- Faruqui can distill complex thoughts and emotions into elegant expressions through his poetry.
Is Munawar Faruqui in Big Boss 17?
Yes, he is in Big Boss 17 and chose Makan Dum.
Does Munawar Faruqui have a baby?
In Lock Up Season 1, Munawar confesses that he has a son.
Does Munawar Faruqui have wife?
He was married but got separated from his wife after some time.
