Meet Bigg Boss 17 contestant Munawar Faruqui: 8 things to know
Munawar Faruqui has been making headlines over his appearance on the Salman Khan-hosted reality show Bigg Boss 17. From comedy to controversies, here are 8 things to know about the stand-up comedian.
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Munawar is a stand-up comedian and rapper.
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He hails from the Junagadh district in Gujarat.
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Before participating in Bigg Boss 17, the 31-year-old also featured in Kangana Ranaut's reality show Lock Upp where he emerged as the winner.
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In January 2021, FIRs were lodged against him for allegedly making remarks on Hindu deities and hurting religious sentiments.
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He was arrested on January 1, 2021 ahead of his show in Indore, Madhya Pradesh. The comedian was later granted interim bail.
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He has also been vocal about his financial struggles following his mother's death in 2007.
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He revealed that before making in big in showbiz, he worked at a gift shop and sold samosas at a stall.
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Munawar has become a household name in the comedy circuit. He enjoys a huge following of over 9 million followers on Instagram.