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Anup Upadhyay (Comedian) Age, Wife, Family, Biography & More

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Anup Upadhyay

Bio/Wiki
Profession(s)• Actor
• Comedian
Famous RoleDavid Mishra "Chachaji" in the Hindi comedy television series Bhabi Ji Ghar Par Hai! (2015) on &TV
Anup Upadhyay in the television show Bhabi Ji Ghar Par Hai!
Physical Stats & More
Height (approx.)in centimeters- 165 cm
in meters- 1.65 m
in feet & inches- 5’ 5”
Eye ColourBlack
Hair ColourBlack
Career
DebutTV: Yes Boss (1999-2009) as Sunny on SAB TV
Poster of the show 'Yes Boss'
Film: Main Madhuri Dixit Banna Chahti Hoon (2003) as Security Guard
Anup Upadhyay in the film Main Madhuri Dixit Banna Chahti Hoon
Awards• 2018: Best Actor in a Supporting Role at Indian Television Academy Award for the show Jijaji Chhat Par Hai
Anup Upadhyay posing with Indian Television Academy Award 2018
• 2020: International Iconic Award for the show Bhabi Ji Ghar Par Hai!
Announcement of Anup Upadhyay winning International Iconic Award 2020
• 2021: International Iconic Award
Anup Upadhyay (left) posing with International Iconic Award 2021
Personal Life
Date of Birth21 May
AgeNot Known
BirthplaceGanj Dundawara, Uttar Pradesh
Zodiac signTaurus
NationalityIndian
HometownMumbai, Maharashtra
SchoolManohar Bhushan Inter College, Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh
College/UniversityUniversity in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh
Relationships & More
Marital StatusMarried
Marriage Date30 June 2006
Family
Wife/SpouseSuniti Upadhyay (teacher)
Anup Upadhyay with his wife and daughter
ChildrenDaughter- Anushree

(Picture in Wife/Spouse column)
ParentsFather- Name Not Known
Mother- Name Not Known
Anup Upadhyay Parents
Favourites
FoodPav Bhaji, Cheese Tomato Chilly
Actor(s)Amitabh Bachchan, Emraan Hashmi
Travel Destination(s)Bangalore, Jammu and Kashmir, Manali

Anup Upadhyay

Some Lesser Known Facts About Anup Upadhyay

  • Anup Upadhyay is an Indian actor who is known for playing comic roles in various television shows and films. He received recognition for playing the role of David Mishra “Chachaji” in the Hindi comedy serial Bhabi Ji Ghar Par Hai! (2015).
  • After completing his graduation, he shifted to Delhi and started acting in plays alongside playwriter Habib Tanvir in Delhi. He was associated with Naya Theatre Group for 10 years.
  • He has worked in theatre for twenty years. Two of his favourite plays are Dekh Rahe Hain Nayan and Agrabazar.
  • Anup is the only actor in his family. He is popularly known for his powerful comedy and funny expressions.
  • In 2005, he appeared in the film Sehar as Tiwari’s interviewer.

    Anup Upadhyay in the film 'Sehar' (2005)

    Anup Upadhyay in the film ‘Sehar’ (2005)

  • He has played various characters in the show ‘F.I.R.’ from 2006-2011 on SAB TV.
  • In 2008, he appeared as a journalist in the film Chamku and a teacher in Bhootnath.

    Anup Upadhyay in the film Bhootnath

    Anup Upadhyay in the film Bhootnath

  • He played the role of Chhotu Mama from 2009 to 2014 in the show Lapataganj on SAB TV.
  • In 2010, he featured in the film ‘Na Ghar Ka Na Ghat Ka.’
  • He was Govardhan Dubey on the show Neeli Chatri Waale from 2014 to 2016 on Zee TV.
  • In 2015, he played the role of David Mishra a.k.a. Chachaji on the show ‘Bhabi Ji Ghar Par Hai!’ on &TV.

    Anup Upadhyay in the television show Bhabi Ji Ghar Par Hai!

    Anup Upadhyay in the television show Bhabi Ji Ghar Par Hai!

  • He appeared in the role of Mr Hitesh/Peon ‘Chedilal’ in the show May I Come In Madam? from 2016 to 2017 on Life OK (now Star Bharat).

    Anup Upadhyay in the serial 'May I Come In Madam'

    Anup Upadhyay in the serial ‘May I Come In Madam’

  • He was Murarilal Bansal on the show Jijaji Chhat Par Hai for two years from 2018 to 2020 on SAB TV.

    Anup Upadhyay in the show 'Jijaji Chhat Par Hai'

    Anup Upadhyay in the show ‘Jijaji Chhat Par Hai’

  • In 2019, he was nominated for Best Actor in a Supporting Role at the Indian Television Academy Award for the show Jijaji Chhat Par Hai and Best Actor in Comic Role Male at the 12th Gold Awards.
    Announcement of Anup Upadhyay for Indian Television Academy Award 2019

    Announcement of Anup Upadhyay for Indian Television Academy Award 2019

    Anup Upadhyay's nomination at the 12th Gold Awards

    Anup Upadhyay’s nomination at the 12th Gold Awards

  • In 2020, he appeared on the show Excuse Me Maadam as Adhbut “Adu”  on Star Bharat.
  • He appeared in other television shows including Kulvaddhu (2007) as Sri Mohan Sevak, Bhootwala Serial (2009), Hum Apke Hai In Laws (2013) as Fufaji, Jijaji Chhat Par Koii Hai (2021) as Jaldiram Sharma, and Dancing the Grave (2023) as Shradhananda.

    Anup Upadhyay in the television show 'Hum Apke Hai In Laws' (2013)

    Anup Upadhyay in the television show ‘Hum Apke Hai In Laws’ (2013)

  • In 2023, he appeared in the second season of the show May I Come In Madam?
  • He has appeared in various TVCs including Paytm and Cherry shoe polish.

  • In an interview, he said that his first pocket money was 10 paise.
  • His first job was in an acting company and the first salary he received was Rs. 10 per day.
  • In an interview, he said that when he was a kid, he stole one rupee from the temple of his house and went to school. He spent 50 paise and still had 50 paise left with him. When his mother came to know about it, she bet him.
  • He once bought a lottery ticket and earned Rs.20.
  • He has a sweet tooth.