Anup Upadhyay (Comedian) Age, Wife, Family, Biography & More
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Wife: Suniti Upadhyay
Hometown: Mumbai
Marital Status: Married
Bio/Wiki | |
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Profession(s) | • Actor • Comedian |
Famous Role | David Mishra "Chachaji" in the Hindi comedy television series Bhabi Ji Ghar Par Hai! (2015) on &TV |
Physical Stats & More | |
Height (approx.) | in centimeters- 165 cm in meters- 1.65 m in feet & inches- 5’ 5” |
Eye Colour | Black |
Hair Colour | Black |
Career | |
Debut | TV: Yes Boss (1999-2009) as Sunny on SAB TV Film: Main Madhuri Dixit Banna Chahti Hoon (2003) as Security Guard |
Awards | • 2018: Best Actor in a Supporting Role at Indian Television Academy Award for the show Jijaji Chhat Par Hai • 2020: International Iconic Award for the show Bhabi Ji Ghar Par Hai! • 2021: International Iconic Award |
Personal Life | |
Date of Birth | 21 May |
Age | Not Known |
Birthplace | Ganj Dundawara, Uttar Pradesh |
Zodiac sign | Taurus |
Nationality | Indian |
Hometown | Mumbai, Maharashtra |
School | Manohar Bhushan Inter College, Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh |
College/University | University in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh |
Relationships & More | |
Marital Status | Married |
Marriage Date | 30 June 2006 |
Family | |
Wife/Spouse | Suniti Upadhyay (teacher) |
Children | Daughter- Anushree (Picture in Wife/Spouse column) |
Parents | Father- Name Not Known Mother- Name Not Known |
Favourites | |
Food | Pav Bhaji, Cheese Tomato Chilly |
Actor(s) | Amitabh Bachchan, Emraan Hashmi |
Travel Destination(s) | Bangalore, Jammu and Kashmir, Manali |
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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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).
- He was Murarilal Bansal on the show Jijaji Chhat Par Hai for two years from 2018 to 2020 on SAB TV.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.