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| birth_name = Munawar Iqbal Faruqui
| birth_name = Munawar Iqbal Faruqui
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1992
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| birth_place = [[Junagadh]], [[Gujarat]], [[India]]<ref name=":4">{{Cite web|date=12 June 2023|title=It's impossible to do stand-up comedy without offending anyone: Munawar|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/spotlight/its-impossible-to-do-stand-up-comedy-without-offending-anyone-munawar/articleshow/100928939.cms|website=Times Of India|language=en-US}}</ref>
| birth_place = [[Junagadh]], [[Gujarat]], [[India]]<ref name=":4">{{Cite web|date=12 June 2023|title=It's impossible to do stand-up comedy without offending anyone: Munawar|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/spotlight/its-impossible-to-do-stand-up-comedy-without-offending-anyone-munawar/articleshow/100928939.cms|website=Times Of India|language=en-US}}</ref>
| genre = {{hlist|[[Black comedy]]|[[Satire]]| [[character comedy]]|[[Hip hop music|Hip hop]]|([[Rap]])|[[song writing]]}}
| genre = {{hlist|[[Dark comedy]]|[[Satire]]| [[character comedy]]|[[Hip hop music|Hip hop]]|([[Rap]])|[[song writing]]}}
| medium = [[Stand-up comedy]]
| medium = [[Stand-up comedy]]
| nationality =Indian
| nationality =Indian
| years_active = 2018–present
| years_active = 2018–present
| spouse = {{marriage|Jasmine|2017|2022|end=div}}<ref>{{Cite news |date=2022-05-13 |title=Munawar Faruqui says he'll meet his son soon, days after revealing about his wedding & kid on Lock Upp|work=Indiatvnews|url=https://www.indiatvnews.com/entertainment/ott/munawar-faruqui-says-he-will-meet-his-son-soon-days-after-revealing-about-his-wedding-kid-lock-upp-winner-2022-05-13-776327 }}</ref>
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'''Munawar Iqbal Faruqui''' (born 28 January 1992) is an Indian [[stand-up comedian]], [[rapper]] and [[singer]]. In 2022, he won the [[reality TV show]], ''[[Lock Upp (season 1)|Lock Upp 1]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=ANI |date=2022-05-08 |title=Munawar Faruqui declared winner of Kangana Ranaut's reality show 'Lock Upp' |url=https://theprint.in/feature/munawar-faruqui-declared-winner-of-kangana-ranauts-reality-show-lock-upp/947211/ |access-date=2023-12-19 |website=ThePrint |language=en-US}}</ref> In 2023, he participated in ''[[Bigg Boss (Hindi season 17)|Bigg Boss 17]]'' and emerged as the winner.
'''Munawar Iqbal Faruqui''' (born 28 January 1992) is an Indian [[stand-up comedian]], [[rapper]] and [[singer]]. In 2022, he won the [[reality TV show]], ''[[Lock Upp (season 1)|Lock Upp 1]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=ANI |date=2022-05-08 |title=Munawar Faruqui declared winner of Kangana Ranaut's reality show 'Lock Upp' |url=https://theprint.in/feature/munawar-faruqui-declared-winner-of-kangana-ranauts-reality-show-lock-upp/947211/ |access-date=2023-12-19 |website=ThePrint |language=en-US}}</ref> In 2023, he participated in ''[[Bigg Boss (Hindi season 17)|Bigg Boss 17]]'' and emerged as the winner.


==Early life==
==Early life and education ==
Faruqui was born in Junagadh, Gujarat,<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|date=5 February 2021|title=Who is Munawar Faruqui? Why was he arrested?|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/who-is-munawar-faruqui-why-was-he-arrested-101612515403257.html|access-date=2 June 2021|website=Hindustan Times|language=en}}</ref><ref name=":5">{{Cite web|date=4 January 2021|title=Everything you need to know about Munawar Faruqi|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/entertainment-others/everything-you-need-to-know-about-munawar-faruqi-7131955/|access-date=4 June 2021|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}</ref> on 28 January 1992 into a [[Gujarati Muslims|Gujarati Muslim]] family.<ref name="Hindu-Nainar">{{Cite news|last=Nainar |first=Nahla |date=2 June 2021 |title=Laughter challenger: Munawar Faruqui finds humour in life against all odds|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/theatre/stand-up-comedian-munawar-faruqui-on-moving-on-with-humour/article34708129.ece|access-date=4 June 2021|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> His father lost the money and came under a huge debt.<ref name="ht1">{{cite news |title=Munawar Faruqui reveals he sold samosas after father 'lost all his money': He was under massive debt |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/tv/munawar-faruqui-reveals-he-sold-samosas-after-father-lost-all-his-money-debt-101691203368738.html |access-date=23 December 2023 |agency=HT Entertainment Desk |publisher=Hindustan Times |date=August 5, 2023}}</ref> Due to financial constraints, he left school after the 5th class.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Bigg Boss 17: Munawar Faruqui reveals he has studied only till 5th standard, know KhanZaadi's educational qualification |url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/bigg-boss-17-munawar-faruqui-reveals-he-has-studied-only-till-5th-standard-know-khanzaadis-educational-qualification/f0738d5670336 |access-date=2023-11-09 |website=OTTPlay |language=en}}</ref> He started to work to make the ends meet. Still a child, he worked at a gift shop and later joined his mother & grandmother in making and selling [[Samosa|samosas]] and [[chakli|chaklis]].<ref name=ht1/> His mother committed [[suicide]] when he was 14 years old. After his mother's death, he relocated to [[Mumbai]] at his aunt's request.<ref name=ht1/><ref name=ht1<ref>{{Cite news |date=2023-12-12 |title=Bigg Boss 17: Munawar Faruqui reveals he didn't know his ex-wife got married when his son had come home for 15 days; says "I called Mikhail's nana to know if it was true, she moved to another city" |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/bigg-boss-17-munawar-faruqui-reveals-he-didnt-know-his-ex-wife-got-married-when-his-son-had-come-home-for-15-days-says-i-called-mikhails-nana-to-know-if-it-was-true-she-moved-to-another-city/articleshow/105913193.cms |access-date=2023-12-13 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> He started to do some odd jobs in Mumbai.<ref name="indiatimes">{{cite news |title=Lock Upp Winner Munawar Faruqui Opens Up On His Childhood, 37 Days In Jail And His Father's Demise; "I Had To Borrow Rs 30,000 To Take My Father's Mortal Remains To Our Village" |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/lock-upp-winner-munawar-faruqui-opens-up-on-his-childhood-37-days-in-jail-and-his-fathers-demise-i-had-to-borrow-rs-30000-to-take-my-fathers-mortal-remains-to-our-village/photostory/101254083.cms?picid=101254198 |newspaper=The Times of India |access-date=23 December 2023}}</ref> In 2020, his father passed away, after being paralysed.<ref name=indiatimes/>
Faruqui was born in Junagadh, Gujarat,<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|date=5 February 2021|title=Who is Munawar Faruqui? Why was he arrested?|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/who-is-munawar-faruqui-why-was-he-arrested-101612515403257.html|access-date=2 June 2021|website=Hindustan Times|language=en}}</ref><ref name=":5">{{Cite web|date=4 January 2021|title=Everything you need to know about Munawar Faruqi|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/entertainment-others/everything-you-need-to-know-about-munawar-faruqi-7131955/|access-date=4 June 2021|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}</ref> on 28 January 1992 into a [[Gujarati Muslims|Gujarati Muslim]] family.<ref name="Hindu-Nainar">{{Cite news|last=Nainar |first=Nahla |date=2 June 2021 |title=Laughter challenger: Munawar Faruqui finds humour in life against all odds|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/theatre/stand-up-comedian-munawar-faruqui-on-moving-on-with-humour/article34708129.ece|access-date=4 June 2021|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> His father lost the money and came under a huge debt.<ref name="ht1">{{cite news |title=Munawar Faruqui reveals he sold samosas after father 'lost all his money': He was under massive debt |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/tv/munawar-faruqui-reveals-he-sold-samosas-after-father-lost-all-his-money-debt-101691203368738.html |access-date=23 December 2023 |agency=HT Entertainment Desk |publisher=Hindustan Times |date=August 5, 2023}}</ref> Due to financial constraints, he left school after the 5th class.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Bigg Boss 17: Munawar Faruqui reveals he has studied only till 5th standard, know KhanZaadi's educational qualification |url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/bigg-boss-17-munawar-faruqui-reveals-he-has-studied-only-till-5th-standard-know-khanzaadis-educational-qualification/f0738d5670336 |access-date=2023-11-09 |website=OTTPlay |language=en}}</ref> He started to work to make the ends meet. Still a child, he worked at a gift shop and later joined his mother & grandmother in making and selling [[Samosa|samosas]] and [[chakli|chaklis]].<ref name=ht1/> His mother committed [[suicide]] when he was 14 years old. After his mother's death, he relocated to [[Mumbai]] at his aunt's request.<ref name=ht1/><ref name=ht1<ref>{{Cite news |date=2023-12-12 |title=Bigg Boss 17: Munawar Faruqui reveals he didn't know his ex-wife got married when his son had come home for 15 days; says "I called Mikhail's nana to know if it was true, she moved to another city" |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/bigg-boss-17-munawar-faruqui-reveals-he-didnt-know-his-ex-wife-got-married-when-his-son-had-come-home-for-15-days-says-i-called-mikhails-nana-to-know-if-it-was-true-she-moved-to-another-city/articleshow/105913193.cms |access-date=2023-12-13 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> He started to do some odd jobs in Mumbai.<ref name="indiatimes">{{cite news |title=Lock Upp Winner Munawar Faruqui Opens Up On His Childhood, 37 Days In Jail And His Father's Demise; "I Had To Borrow Rs 30,000 To Take My Father's Mortal Remains To Our Village" |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/lock-upp-winner-munawar-faruqui-opens-up-on-his-childhood-37-days-in-jail-and-his-fathers-demise-i-had-to-borrow-rs-30000-to-take-my-fathers-mortal-remains-to-our-village/photostory/101254083.cms?picid=101254198 |newspaper=The Times of India |access-date=23 December 2023}}</ref> In 2020, his father passed away, after being paralysed.<ref name=indiatimes/>


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Faruqui married Jasmine<ref>{{cite web |last1=Sagar |first1=Aditya |title=Bigg Boss 17: Munawar Faruqui Reveals His Ex-wife Married Again, Breaks Down Remembering Son |url=https://www.indiatimes.com/entertainment/celebs/bigg-boss-17-munawar-faruqui-cries-for-son-reveals-ex-wife-got-married-618484.html |website=indiatimes.com |date=24 October 2023 |publisher=TIMES INTERNET LIMITED |access-date=24 December 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Ranjit |first1=Abhishek |title=Bigg Boss 17: Who's The Dimple Girl In Munawar Faruqui's Life? Did Ayesha Khan Take Anjali Arora's Name? |url=https://www.filmibeat.com/television/news/2023/bigg-boss-17-who-is-dimple-girl-munawar-faruqui-girlfriend-anjali-arora-ayesha-khan-nazila-sitaishi-378451.html |website=filmibeat.com |publisher=Oneindia (Greynium Information Technologies Pvt. Ltd.) |access-date=24 December 2023}}</ref> in 2017 but the marriage ended in divorce in 2022. The ex-couple has a five-year-old son.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2023-10-31 |title=Bigg Boss 17: Munawar Faruqui confesses to Mannara Chopra that his ex-wife got married and he is living with his 5-year-old son; says "I got so close to him that there is no limit to that affection" |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/bigg-boss-17-munawar-faruqui-confesses-to-mannara-chopra-that-his-ex-wife-got-married-and-he-is-living-with-his-5-year-old-son-says-i-got-so-close-to-him-that-there-is-no-limit-to-that-affection/articleshow/104836690.cms |access-date=2023-12-22 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>
Faruqui married Jasmine<ref>{{cite web |last1=Sagar |first1=Aditya |title=Bigg Boss 17: Munawar Faruqui Reveals His Ex-wife Married Again, Breaks Down Remembering Son |url=https://www.indiatimes.com/entertainment/celebs/bigg-boss-17-munawar-faruqui-cries-for-son-reveals-ex-wife-got-married-618484.html |website=indiatimes.com |date=24 October 2023 |publisher=TIMES INTERNET LIMITED |access-date=24 December 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Ranjit |first1=Abhishek |title=Bigg Boss 17: Who's The Dimple Girl In Munawar Faruqui's Life? Did Ayesha Khan Take Anjali Arora's Name? |url=https://www.filmibeat.com/television/news/2023/bigg-boss-17-who-is-dimple-girl-munawar-faruqui-girlfriend-anjali-arora-ayesha-khan-nazila-sitaishi-378451.html |website=filmibeat.com |publisher=Oneindia (Greynium Information Technologies Pvt. Ltd.) |access-date=24 December 2023}}</ref> in 2017 but the marriage ended in divorce in 2022. The ex-couple has a five-year-old son.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2023-10-31 |title=Bigg Boss 17: Munawar Faruqui confesses to Mannara Chopra that his ex-wife got married and he is living with his 5-year-old son; says "I got so close to him that there is no limit to that affection" |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/bigg-boss-17-munawar-faruqui-confesses-to-mannara-chopra-that-his-ex-wife-got-married-and-he-is-living-with-his-5-year-old-son-says-i-got-so-close-to-him-that-there-is-no-limit-to-that-affection/articleshow/104836690.cms |access-date=2023-12-22 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>


In December 2021, he started dating [[Internet celebrity|social media influencer]] Nazila Sitaishi.<ref name=":5" /><ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2022-05-08 |title=Lock Upp Winner: Munawar Faruqui wins Kangana Ranaut's show H |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/web-series/munawar-faruqui-winner-lock-upp-kangana-ranaut-show-7905626/ |access-date=2023-06-18 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=2023-10-23 |title=Bigg Boss 17: Munawar Faruqui cries inconsolably as he misses his son; says, "pure din me sochta hu ki vo kya kar raha hoga" |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/bigg-boss-17-munawar-faruqui-cries-inconsolably-as-he-misses-his-son-says-pure-din-me-sochta-hu-ki-vo-kya-kar-raha-hoga/articleshow/104645132.cms |access-date=2023-10-23 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-10-23 |title=Bigg Boss 17: Munawar Faruqui CRIES While Missing His Son; Says 'Mujhe Uski Bahut Yaad Aa Rahi Hai' |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/tv/bigg-boss-17-promo-munawar-faruqui-cries-while-missing-his-son-says-mujhe-uski-bahot-yaad-aa-rahi-hai-article-104650299 |access-date=2023-10-23 |website=TimesNow |language=en}}</ref> In ''[[Bigg Boss (Hindi season 17)|Bigg Boss 17]]'', his ex-partner Ayesha Khan accused him of two-timing her and Sitaishi and being involved with multiple women.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-12-18 |title=Munawar Faruqui breaks down as Ayesha Khan accuses him of being involved with multiple women: 'If Bigg Boss opens the door, I will walk out' |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/munawar-faruqui-breaks-down-as-ayesha-khan-accuses-him-of-being-involved-with-multiple-women-if-bigg-boss-opens-the-door-i-will-walk-out-9072407/ |access-date=2023-12-19 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Ayesha Khan: Munawar broke my trust, lied to me about his girlfriend {{!}} Exclusive |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/television/reality-tv/story/ayesha-khan-says-munawar-faruqui-broke-her-trust-lied-to-me-about-his-girlfriend-exclusive-2477057-2023-12-17 |access-date=2023-12-19 |website=India Today |language=en}}</ref> Subsequently, on 18 December 2023, Sitaishi broke up with him on Instagram live, accusing him of cheating.<ref>{{Cite web |title='BB 17': Munawar Faruqui's ex Nazila claims he cheated on her with many girls |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/television/celebrity/story/bigg-boss-munawar-faruqui-ex-girlfriend-nazila-sitaishi-ayesha-khan-2477777-2023-12-19 |access-date=2023-12-19 |website=India Today |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last= |first=| date=2023-12-19 |title=Bigg Boss 17: 'Whatever Munawar said is untrue...', girlfriend Nazila reveals{{!}} Watch |url=https://www.indiatvnews.com/entertainment/tv/bigg-boss-17-whatever-munawar-said-is-untrue-girlfriend-nazila-reveals-watch-2023-12-19-907898 |access-date=2023-12-19 |website=www.indiatvnews.com |language=en}}</ref>
In December 2021, he started dating [[Internet celebrity|social media influencer]] Nazila Sitaishi.<ref name=":5" /><ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2022-05-08 |title=Lock Upp Winner: Munawar Faruqui wins Kangana Ranaut's show H |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/web-series/munawar-faruqui-winner-lock-upp-kangana-ranaut-show-7905626/ |access-date=2023-06-18 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=2023-10-23 |title=Bigg Boss 17: Munawar Faruqui cries inconsolably as he misses his son; says, "pure din me sochta hu ki vo kya kar raha hoga" |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/bigg-boss-17-munawar-faruqui-cries-inconsolably-as-he-misses-his-son-says-pure-din-me-sochta-hu-ki-vo-kya-kar-raha-hoga/articleshow/104645132.cms |access-date=2023-10-23 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-10-23 |title=Bigg Boss 17: Munawar Faruqui CRIES While Missing His Son; Says 'Mujhe Uski Bahut Yaad Aa Rahi Hai' |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/tv/bigg-boss-17-promo-munawar-faruqui-cries-while-missing-his-son-says-mujhe-uski-bahot-yaad-aa-rahi-hai-article-104650299 |access-date=2023-10-23 |website=TimesNow |language=en}}</ref> In ''[[Bigg Boss (Hindi season 17)|Bigg Boss 17]],'' Ayesha Khan accused him of two-timing her and Sitaishi and being involved with multiple women.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-12-18 |title=Munawar Faruqui breaks down as Ayesha Khan accuses him of being involved with multiple women: 'If Bigg Boss opens the door, I will walk out' |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/munawar-faruqui-breaks-down-as-ayesha-khan-accuses-him-of-being-involved-with-multiple-women-if-bigg-boss-opens-the-door-i-will-walk-out-9072407/ |access-date=2023-12-19 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Ayesha Khan: Munawar broke my trust, lied to me about his girlfriend {{!}} Exclusive |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/television/reality-tv/story/ayesha-khan-says-munawar-faruqui-broke-her-trust-lied-to-me-about-his-girlfriend-exclusive-2477057-2023-12-17 |access-date=2023-12-19 |website=India Today |language=en}}</ref> Subsequently, on 18 December 2023, Sitaishi broke up with him on Instagram live, accusing him of cheating.<ref>{{Cite web |title='BB 17': Munawar Faruqui's ex Nazila claims he cheated on her with many girls |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/television/celebrity/story/bigg-boss-munawar-faruqui-ex-girlfriend-nazila-sitaishi-ayesha-khan-2477777-2023-12-19 |access-date=2023-12-19 |website=India Today |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last= |first=| date=2023-12-19 |title=Bigg Boss 17: 'Whatever Munawar said is untrue...', girlfriend Nazila reveals{{!}} Watch |url=https://www.indiatvnews.com/entertainment/tv/bigg-boss-17-whatever-munawar-said-is-untrue-girlfriend-nazila-reveals-watch-2023-12-19-907898 |access-date=2023-12-19 |website=www.indiatvnews.com |language=en}}</ref> In May 2024, he married Mehzabeen Coatwala, a makeup artist.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-07-02 |title=Watch: Munawar Faruqui, wife Mehzabeen Coatwala enjoy romantic dinner in Dubai |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/television/celebrity/story/munawar-faruqui-wife-mehzabeen-coatwala-enjoy-romantic-dinner-in-dubai-2561142-2024-07-02 |access-date=2024-07-03 |website=India Today |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-07-02 |title=Munawar Faruqui Kisses 2nd Wife Mehzabeen After Khanzaadi's Shocking Comment About Their Marriage {{!}} Watch |url=https://www.news18.com/movies/munawar-faruqui-kisses-2nd-wife-mehzabeen-after-khanzaadi-shocking-comment-about-marriage-watch-8951786.html |access-date=2024-07-03 |website=News18 |language=en}}</ref>


==Controversy==
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His arrest was heavily criticised for not respecting a comedian's [[freedom of speech]], including by a joint initiative of the global [[Indian diaspora]] on 2 February 2021, that said a group of South Asian American stand-up comedians will perform a virtual comedy show on 6 February 2021 to show their solidarity with the jailed Faruqui.<ref>{{Cite web|title=South Asian American stand-up comedians to perform in support of Munawar Faruqui|url=https://scroll.in/latest/985711/munawar-faruqui-obvious-target-for-hindu-groups-who-seek-to-stifle-dissent-global-indian-diaspora|access-date=4 June 2021|website=Scroll.in|date=2 February 2021 |language=en-US}}</ref> He was subsequently granted bail by the [[Supreme Court of India]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=7 February 2021 |title=Munawar Faruqui released on bail after late-night call from top court judge |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/india/comedian-munawar-faruqui-bail-plea-7177669/ |access-date=4 June 2021|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}</ref> He spent 37 days in jail.<ref name=indiatimes/>
His arrest was heavily criticised for not respecting a comedian's [[freedom of speech]], including by a joint initiative of the global [[Indian diaspora]] on 2 February 2021, that said a group of South Asian American stand-up comedians will perform a virtual comedy show on 6 February 2021 to show their solidarity with the jailed Faruqui.<ref>{{Cite web|title=South Asian American stand-up comedians to perform in support of Munawar Faruqui|url=https://scroll.in/latest/985711/munawar-faruqui-obvious-target-for-hindu-groups-who-seek-to-stifle-dissent-global-indian-diaspora|access-date=4 June 2021|website=Scroll.in|date=2 February 2021 |language=en-US}}</ref> He was subsequently granted bail by the [[Supreme Court of India]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=7 February 2021 |title=Munawar Faruqui released on bail after late-night call from top court judge |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/india/comedian-munawar-faruqui-bail-plea-7177669/ |access-date=4 June 2021|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}</ref> He spent 37 days in jail.<ref name=indiatimes/>


On 26 March 2024, he was detained by Mumbai police during a raid for consuming hookah at a [[Hookah lounge|Hookah Bar]] in Mumbai. He was served a notice and allowed to leave later.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Munawar Faruqui Detained During Raid At Mumbai Hookah Bar, Released Later |url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/bigg-boss-17-winner-munawar-faruqui-detained-in-mumbai-for-consuming-hookah-5317856 |access-date=2024-03-27 |website=NDTV.com}}</ref>
On 26 March 2024, he was detained by [[Mumbai Police|Mumbai police]] during a raid at an illegal [[Hookah lounge|Hookah Bar]] in Mumbai. He was later released on bail as offence was bailable.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Munawar Faruqui Detained During Raid At Mumbai Hookah Bar, Released Later |url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/bigg-boss-17-winner-munawar-faruqui-detained-in-mumbai-for-consuming-hookah-5317856 |access-date=2024-03-27 |website=NDTV.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-03-27 |title=‘Bigg Boss 17’ winner Munawar Faruqui arrested after a raid at Mumbai hookah-bar |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/bigg-boss-17-winner-munawar-faruqui-arrested-after-a-raid-at-mumbai-hookah-bar/articleshow/108811710.cms?from=mdr |access-date=2024-07-03 |work=The Economic Times |issn=0013-0389}}</ref>


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|<ref>{{Cite web |last=MBDesk |date=2024-11-12 |title=Munawar Faruqui tackles the jungle with Ranveer Brar in episode 3 of 'Star vs Food Survival S2' |url=https://mediabrief.com/munawar-faruqui-tackles-the-jungle-with-ranveer-brar-in-star-vs-food-survival-s2/ |access-date=2024-11-15 |website=MediaBrief |language=en-US}}</ref>
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Latest revision as of 07:51, 15 November 2024

Munawar Faruqui
Faruqui in 2024
Birth nameMunawar Iqbal Faruqui
Born (1992-01-28) 28 January 1992 (age 32)[1]
Junagadh, Gujarat, India[2]
MediumStand-up comedy
NationalityIndian
Years active2018–present
Genres
Spouse
  • Jasmine
    ​
    ​
    (m. 2017; div. 2022)​
    [3]
    Mehzabeen Coatwala
    ​
    (m. 2024)​
Children1
YouTube information
Channel
Years active2018–present
Genre
  • Comedy
Subscribers5.27 million[4]
Total views440 million[4]
100,000 subscribers
1,000,000 subscribers
Last updated: 6 November 2024

Munawar Iqbal Faruqui (born 28 January 1992) is an Indian stand-up comedian, rapper and singer. In 2022, he won the reality TV show, Lock Upp 1.[5] In 2023, he participated in Bigg Boss 17 and emerged as the winner.

Early life and education

Faruqui was born in Junagadh, Gujarat,[6][7] on 28 January 1992 into a Gujarati Muslim family.[8] His father lost the money and came under a huge debt.[9] Due to financial constraints, he left school after the 5th class.[10] He started to work to make the ends meet. Still a child, he worked at a gift shop and later joined his mother & grandmother in making and selling samosas and chaklis.[9] His mother committed suicide when he was 14 years old. After his mother's death, he relocated to Mumbai at his aunt's request.[9][11] He started to do some odd jobs in Mumbai.[12] In 2020, his father passed away, after being paralysed.[12]

Career

In April 2020, he uploaded a standup comedy video named "Dawood, Yamraaj & Aurat" on his YouTube channel.[13] He released his debut song "Jawab" in collaboration with Indian musician Spectra in August 2020.

On 28 February 2021, he uploaded a standup comedy video named "Ghost Story" on his YouTube Channel.[14]

In 2022, he became a contestant on Balaji Telefilms' reality television show Lock Upp, hosted by Kangana Ranaut.[15][16] On 8 May 2022, he was declared the show's winner.[17] The show was streamed on OTT platforms ALTBalaji and MX Player.[18]

In 2023, he became a contestant on the reality TV show Bigg Boss 17, hosted by Salman Khan. On 28 January 2024, he was declared the show's winner.[19]

Personal life

Faruqui married Jasmine[20][21] in 2017 but the marriage ended in divorce in 2022. The ex-couple has a five-year-old son.[22]

In December 2021, he started dating social media influencer Nazila Sitaishi.[7][23][24][25] In Bigg Boss 17, Ayesha Khan accused him of two-timing her and Sitaishi and being involved with multiple women.[26][27] Subsequently, on 18 December 2023, Sitaishi broke up with him on Instagram live, accusing him of cheating.[28][29] In May 2024, he married Mehzabeen Coatwala, a makeup artist.[30][31]

Controversy

Munawar Faruqui was on his tour performing stand up comedy in different cities of India. On 1 January 2021, he performed a stand-up show at Munro Cafe in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, which was interrupted by Eklavya Singh Gaur, son of BJP MLA Malini Gaur[32] accusing him of making malicious jokes about Hindu deities and the Minister of Home Affairs of India, Amit Shah.[33] On 2 January, he was arrested by Madhya Pradesh Police in the midst of his comic act, stating that he was arrested under the Hate speech laws in India.[34] The police, despite having no evidence against Munawar, still arrested him.[35]

His arrest was heavily criticised for not respecting a comedian's freedom of speech, including by a joint initiative of the global Indian diaspora on 2 February 2021, that said a group of South Asian American stand-up comedians will perform a virtual comedy show on 6 February 2021 to show their solidarity with the jailed Faruqui.[36] He was subsequently granted bail by the Supreme Court of India.[37] He spent 37 days in jail.[12]

On 26 March 2024, he was detained by Mumbai police during a raid at an illegal Hookah Bar in Mumbai. He was later released on bail as offence was bailable.[38][39]

Filmography

Television

List of television credits
Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2019 Coldd Lassi Aur Chicken Masala Roast Comic
2022 Lock Upp 1 Contestant Winner [40]
2023–2024 Bigg Boss 17 [41]

Special appearances

Year Show Role Notes Ref.
2024 Suhaagan: Ke Rang Jashn Ke Rang Himself Holi Celebration [42]
Dance Deewane 4
Madness Machayenge – India Ko Hasayenge
Bigg Boss OTT Season 3 To interact with housemates and conduct a task.
Star Vs Food Survival Munawar joins chef Ranveer Brar in the new episode of Star vs Food Survival Season 2 [43]

Music videos

List of music video credits
Year Title Singer(s) Notes Ref.
2022 "Halki Si Barsaat" Saaj Bhatt Featuring; Nazila Sitaishi
2022 "Ik Tu Hi" Rito Riba Featuring; Oviya Darnal
2024 "Halki Halki Si" Asees Kaur, Saaj Bhatt Featuring; Hina Khan [44]

Discography

Year Track Co-artist Notes Ref.
2020 "Jawab" Spectra [45]
"Nagpada Ka Rider" Spectra [46][47]
2021 "Aazmaish" Nazz [8][48]
"Dus Lakh" Spectra [49][citation needed]
"Hunarat" [50][51]
"Khawab" DRJ Sohail [52]
2022 "Kalandar" Farhan Khan [53]
"Khamoshi" Farhan Khan [54]
"Todh" Prince Narula [49]
"Kaamil" [49]
2023 "Alag BT" Hitzone From his first Album: "Madari"
"Noor" [55]
"Madari" Farhan Khan, Charan [56]
"Mumtaz"
"Kajal"
"Tu Lage Mujhe"
"KOD"
"Malaal" ft.Rashmeet Kaur
"Legacy" Ganesh Acharya
"Maula" Kshmr [57]
2024 "Dhandho" Spectra
"Dark Circles" [58]

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