Munawar Faruqui, a 32-year-old stand-up comedian, was born in Junagadh, Gujarat. Coming from a humble background, Munawar didn’t complete his schooling, he left after the fifth grade to support his family financially. As a teenager, he faced tragedy when his mother died by suicide. However, Munawar found his passion in comedy. He began performing stand-up gigs in Gujarat.
He recently made the headlines with his secret second marriage held in ITC Mumbai in a close setting. A close family member confirmed to FinancialExpress.com that the comedian is married to Mehzabeen Coatwala, a makeup artist from the Memon community. She resides in Agripada, Mumbai Central, South Mumbai, according to the source.
There has been no confirmation yet on whether it is a love marriage or an arranged one. The couple tied the knot in Mumbai about 10 to 12 days ago and held a wedding reception on Sunday at ITC Maratha.
Personal Life
As per online reports, Munawar Faruqui’s father’s name is Iqbal Faruqui. He was a driver who struggled to make ends meet. Munawar has three sisters. One of Munawar’s sisters is named Shabana.
In 2017, Munawar married Jasmine, and they have a five-year-old son. However, they divorced in 2022. Munawar faced controversies after his ex-girlfriends Ayesha Khan and Nazila Sitashi accused him of cheating.
Career Beginnings
Despite his early struggles, Munawar found solace in comedy. He began performing stand-up gigs in Gujarat, blending observational humour with social commentary. His unique style and relatable content soon caught the attention of the online comedy scene. His YouTube videos and social media presence resonated with audiences across India.
His Bigg Boss Journey
Munawar entered Bigg Boss 17 and captivated audiences with his wit and humour. He transformed chaos into punchlines, proving that intelligence and cleverness are powerful tools. His journey on the show earned him immense support, culminating in him winning the Bigg Boss 17 trophy. Munawar now boasts a massive following of 10.8 million on Instagram.
Second Marriage
Following his divorce from Jasmine, he started dating Nazila Sitaishi. During Bigg Boss 17, his ex-partner Ayesha Khan accused him of infidelity. Recent reports suggest that Munawar secretly married Mehzabeen Coatwala in a Nikah ceremony despite these allegations. However, this has yet to be officially confirmed.
His First Marriage
Munawar Faruqui used to be married to a woman named Jasmine, with whom he shares a son, Mikael. Jasmine and Munawar got married in 2017 and got a divorce in 2022,slug
as per reports. Munawar’s personal life garnered interest when he opened up about Jasmine and his son Lock Upp season 1.
Controversies
Munawar’s journey wasn’t without hurdles. In 2021, he faced accusations of offending religious sentiments during a stand-up performance. He was jailed for a month and received threats from right-wing groups, leading him to cancel several events. This tumultuous period almost led him to quit comedy.
Net Worth
The estimated net worth of Munawar Faruqui is Rs. 8 Crore. His main source of income is standup comedy; he performs standup comedy shows nationwide and makes lakhs of rupees doing so. He charges between 3-4 lakh rupees for each stand-up comedy show, as per online reports available on Tring.
