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Kushal Punjabi Age, Death, Girlfriend, Wife, Family, Biography & More

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Death Date: 26/12/2019
Age: 37 Years (at The Time Of Death)
Wife: Audrey Dolhen

Kushal Punjabi

Bio/Wiki
NicknameKush
ProfessionActor, Director, Model, Dancer
Physical Stats & More
Height (approx.)in centimeters- 178 cm
in meters- 1.78 m
in feet & inches- 5’ 10”
Eye ColourBrown
Hair ColourBlack
Career
DebutShort Film: Bombay (1996)
TV: A Mouthful of Sky (aired on DD Metro, 1995)
Last TV ShowIshq Mein Marjawan
Personal Life
Date of Birth23 April 1982 (Friday)
BirthplaceMumbai, Mahrashtra, India
Date of Death26 December 2019
Place of DeathMumbai
Age (at the time of death)37 Years
Death CauseSuicide
Zodiac signTaurus
Nationality Indian
HometownMumbai, Maharashtra, India
ReligionHinduism
CasteSindhi
HobbiesDancing, Watching Films, Reading, Riding Bikes
Tattoo(s)He had 4 tattoos on his body.
Kushal Punjabi's tattoos
Relationships & More
Marital Status (at the time of death)Married
Affairs/GirlfriendsAudrey Dolhen (European)
Marriage DateNovember 2015
Family
Wife/SpouseAudrey Dolhen
Kushal Punjabi with his wife
ChildrenSon- Kian
Kushal Punjabi with his son, Kian
Daughter- None
ParentsFather- Capt. VJ Punjabi (Karachi)
Kushal Punjabi with his father
Mother- Priya Punjabi (Hyderabadi)
Kushal Punjabi with his mother
SiblingsBrother- None
Sister(s)- Reena, Monisha
Kushal Punjabi with his sisters
Favourite Things
CuisineContinental
BeverageBlack Coffee
ActorSalman Khan
ActressMadhuri Dixit
Colour(s)Black, Grey
Film(s)Indian: Sholay (1975), Dil Chahta Hai (2001)
American: I Am Sam (2001)
Holiday DestinationMauritius

Kushal Punjabi

 

 Some Lesser Known Facts About Kushal Punjabi

  • Did Kushal Punjabi smoke?: Yes
  • Did Kushal Punjabi drink alcohol?: Yes
  • Kushal was born to a Karachi father and Hyderabadi mother in Mumbai.

    Kushal Punjabi with his father in childhood

    Kushal Punjabi with his father in childhood

  • He was very much into sports since his childhood. He always took part in cycling, skating, dancing, football, athletics & swimming events for his school & college.
  • After completing his graduation, Kushal had done a course in bartending and had served as a bartender for a while.
  • Thereafter, he worked as a purser in Jet Airways.
  • Prior to acting and modelling, Kushal had also worked as a life insurance agent and financial consultant in Dubai.
  • He has been a professional Modern Jazz and Hip-Hop dancer.
  • He choreographed the Gladrags Manhunt Megamodel, Mrs. India contests and various fashion shows and music videos.  He also directed and choreographed the ‘Star Walk’ fashion event for UMEED (an NGO for children).
  • In 2011, he won the TV reality game show, Zor Ka Jhatka: Total Wipeout, the Indian version of US game show Wipeout and took home the prize money of 5 million.
  • He has featured in various blockbuster movies such as Farhan Akhtar‘s Lakshya and Karan Johar‘s – Kaal, UTV’s Goal, and Cinevista’s Ssshhhhh.
  • In 1997, he also appeared in the music album of Shweta Shetty’s pop song- Deewane To Deewane Hai.

  • He was also a part of the reality shows like Mr. & Ms. TV (2007), Fear Factor, Fun on the Run and Ek Se Badhkar Ek (2008).
  • In 2014, he participated in the celebrity dance reality show- Jhalak Dikhlaja.

    Kushal Punjabi performing in Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa

    Kushal Punjabi performing in Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa

  • In addition to acting and dancing, he was also an adventure sports teacher. He used to teach various water sports to people including Scuba Diving and Water Boarding.
  • He loved travelling and doing adventure sports.
  • He had worked as a choreographer and trainer in Shiamak Davar’s dance institute.
  • He was a fitness enthusiast and used to visit the gym every day.
  • Kushal had featured on the cover of the Tri-city Calling magazine.

    Kushal Punjabi on the cover of the Tri-city Calling Magazine

    Kushal Punjabi on the cover of the Tri-city Calling Magazine

  • During an interview, Kushal had revealed that if not an actor, he would have been a pilot.
  • He was an avid animal lover and had owned a pet cat, Pinkypaw Punjabi and two pet dogs, Mr.Snuggles and Mr.Gizmo.

    Kushal Punjabi with his pet dogs

    Kushal Punjabi with his pet dogs

  • Here’s an interesting video about Kushal Punjabi’s biography: