Who is Munawar Faruqui; the controversial stand-up comedian & winner of Bigg Boss 17 ?

Stand-up comedian Munawar Faruqui won the 17th season of popular reality show ‘Bigg Boss’ on Sunday. The 32-year-old took home a cash prize of ₹ 50 lakh and a car. Here is all that you need to know on Munawar:

The 32-year-old, stand-up comedian was born in Junagadh, Gujarat. Coming from a very humble background, Munawar didn’t complete his schooling and as per Wikipedia, he studied only till fifth standard. Through the show the audience got to know that he has five-year-old son with his ex-wife whom he divorced in 2022 and he is now dating social media influencer Nazila Sitaishi. The very controversial participant of the show was accused by ex-partner Ayesha Khan for two-timing her and Sitaishi and being involved with multiple women.

But after captivating the audiences for months, the comedian-musician Munawar Faruqui emerged as a standout contestant and finally took the Bigg Boss trophy home. With a massive fan following of 10.8 million on Instagram alone, Munawar has garnered immense support.

A popular name in the world of comedy, Munawar Faruqui’s hilarious and exceptional stand-up acts kept audiences entertained throughout the season. His effortless display of comedic talent made him stand out, leaving the audience wanting more. Widely known as a contestant with a humble and funny personality on the show, Munawar Faruqui consistently kept viewers entertained with his humor, wit, and charm. His fans had to say that the comedian-musician’s realness and genuine persona set him apart, making him deserving of winning the game.

But if you are not aware that Munawar Faruqui went through a real rough phase in his life, when he had to spend a month in jail when a complaint was filed against him for making an insensitive statement on Hindu deities during a stand-up show. 12 of his shows were cancelled in two months. He too decided to leave standup comedy.

In the year 2022 again, Mr Faruqui made a comeback through reality TV show ‘Lock Upp’, where participants where the participants had to live in jail. There too he won the show’s first season.

(With inputs from agencies)