Bigg Boss 17 Winner: 10 Facts About Munawar Faruqui

Ipsita Bhattacharya
Jan 29, 2024

Who Is Munawar Faruqui?

Born in Gujarat's Junagadh, Munawar Faruqui became popular as a stand-up comedian and rapper on YouTube. (Pics: Instagram)

Childhood Struggles

He had shared with media houses his struggle in childhood as his family, though initially financially stable, started having issues when his dad's business started suffering losses. A Times Of India report says his family, at one time, had difficulties paying his school fees.

Tragic Past

According to reports, Munawar's home was destroyed in the Gujarat riots of 2022.

Munawar's Career Soared

Munawar's YouTube channel was launched in 2020.

Comedy Gone Wrong

In 2021, the comedian spent over a month in jail following the filing of complaints that he had hurt religious sentiments with his remarks on Hindu deities during a stand-up show.

Munawar's Time In Jail

In a media interview, Munawar had said that he won't wish a jail term for even his worst enemies and that the food in jail was pathetic.

End Of Prison Term

Munawar was subsequently granted bail by the Supreme Court of India, after spending 37 days in jail.

Munawar: A Father Of A Son

Munawar has a son who is five years with his ex-wife whom he divorced in 2022.

Munawar's Love Life

Munawar was dating social media influencer Nazila Sitaishi but Bigg Boss 17 saw intense scrutiny of his relationships, with reports coming out of his cheating on her. Sitaishi broke up with him on Instagram Live, when Munawar was inside the Bigg Boss house.

Winner Of Another Reality Show

Munawar had also won the Kangana Ranaut hosted show Lock Upp Season 1.

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