Munawar Faruqui is an Indian stand-up comedian and rapper. He gained popularity after uploading a stand-up comedy video named “Dawood, Yamraaj & Aurat” on his YouTube channel in April 2020.
In 2022, he appeared as a contestant on Kangana Ranaut’s reality television show Lock Upp Season 1 and emerged as the winner of the show. He is currently a contestant on the Indian reality TV show, Bigg Boss (Hindi season 17) which started in October 2023.
Faruqui has been involved in several controversies. In January 2021, he was arrested by Madhya Pradesh Police for allegedly making malicious jokes about Hindu deities and the Minister of Home Affairs of India, Amit Shah during one of his stand-up shows. He was released on bail after spending more than a month in jail. In October 2023, he was accused of touching Soniya Bansal inappropriately during his stint on Bigg Boss 17.
Net Worth
Munawar Faruqui’s net worth is estimated to be around $1 million or 8 crores in Indian rupees.
According to sources, he earns an estimated 10+ lakh Indian rupees every month from his stand-up routines, writing, and YouTube channel activities.
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Early Life and Career
Munawar Faruqui was born on January 28, 1992 in Junagadh, Gujarat, India. During his school years, he worked in a utensil shop due to his father’s declining health. He also worked as a graphic designer in a reputable firm in his early twenties, where he discovered that he was good at coming up with witty one-liners for posters.
Later, he decided to pursue a career as a stand-up comedian and rapper. He has released several tracks including Hunarat, Khwahish, Aazmaish, Jawab, and Dus Lakh. In April 2020, he uploaded a stand-up comedy video named “Dawood, Yamraaj & Aurat” on his YouTube channel which gained him popularity.
In 2022, he appeared as a contestant on Kangana Ranaut’s reality television show Lock Upp Season 1 and emerged as the winner of the show. He is currently a contestant on the Indian reality TV show, Bigg Boss (Hindi season 17) which started in October 2023.
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Personal Life
Munawar Faruqui is a stand-up comedian, and he has kept his personal life private. He was married and has a son, but the couple got separated after a few years. He is currently in a love relationship with Nazila Sitaishi, an Indian model, actress, and social media influencer. Faruqui’s home was destroyed during the 2002 communal riots in Gujarat, and his mother died by suicide when he was 16.
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FAQs
What is Munawar Faruqui Net Worth?
Munawar Faruqui’s net worth is estimated to be around $1 million or 8 crores in Indian rupees.
What is Monthly Income of Munawar Faruqui?
Munawar Faruqui earns an estimated 10+ lakh Indian rupees every month
