Kunal Khemu is an Indian actor. He has worked as a child actor in several Bollywood films. Let’s delve into the details about the actor’s personal and professional life.
Biography/Wiki
Kunal Khemu was born on 25 May 1983 (age 40 years; in 2023) in Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir, India. He did his schooling from Niranjanlal Dalmia High School, Mumbai and enrolled himself in Amity University, Noida to complete his studies. He was inclined towards acting from a very young age. He used to be a part of his school theater group and won various awards for his acting in plays.
Kunal Khemu in his childhood
Kunal started his career as a child artist with Doordarshan TV’s “Gul Gulshan Gulfaam” when he was just 4 years old. In 1993, she made her Bollywood debut with “Sir” Mahesh Bhatt. In the 90s, Khemu rose to fame with his performances in films like “Zakhm,” “Bhai,” “Raja Hindustani” and “Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke.”
Kunal Khemu as a child actor
At the age of 14, he quit acting to focus on his studies.
Physical appearance
Height: 5′ 6”
Weight: 65 kg
Eye Color: Dark Brown
Hair Color: Black
Body Measurements: Chest 40”, Waist 30”, Biceps 15”
Family, Caste & Wife
Kunal belongs to a Brahmin Hindu Family (Kashmiri Pandit). He is the son of actors Ravi Kemmu and Jyoti Kemmu. He has a younger sister, Karishma Khemu.
Kunal Khemu with his parents and sister-in-law
Kunal Khemu with his sister, Karishma Khemu
Kunal’s grandfather, Moti Lal Khemu, is a playwright who has received Padma Shri and Rashtra Bhasha Prachar Samiti Awards.
Datuk Kunal Khemu, Moti Lal Khemu
Kunal was in a live relationship with Soha Ali Khan for a year. They got married on 25 January 2015 in a private ceremony in Mumbai. The couple has a daughter, Inaaya Naumi Kemmu, who was born in September 2017.
Kunal Khemu with Soha Ali Khan
Kunal Khemu with his wife, Soha, and daughter, Inaaya Naumi Kemmu
His father-in-law, Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi, was an Indian cricketer. His mother-in-law, Sharmila Tagore, is a former Bollywood actress.
Kunal Khemu’s father-in-law, Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi
Kunal Khemu’s mother-in-law, Sharmila Tagore
Kunal’s brother-in-law Saif Ali Khan is an actor and his sister-in-law Kareena Kapoor is an actress.
Kunal Khemu with Saif Ali Khan
Kunal Khemu with Kareena Kapoor Khan
Career
Kunal made his debut as a lead with Mohit Suri’s “Kalyug”. Next, he portrayed the role of the moneylender in Madhur Bhandarkar’s “Traffic Signal”. In 2007, he appeared in the film, “Dhol.” In 2008, he played a double role in “Superstar” and followed it up by starring in “Dhoondte Reh Jaaoge,” “Jai Veeru,” and “99.”
Further, he appeared in “Golmaal 3,” “Blood Money,” “Go Goa Gone,” “Bhaag Johny,” and “Guddu Ki Gun.”
Controversy
- In 2014, Kunal got “Lord Shiva” tattooed on his leg and was heavily criticized on social media for his act. Later, he clarified the issue by saying that he did it out of devotion and not with the intention of disrespecting God.
Kunal Khemu’s tattoo controversy
- In 2016, his married life with Soha Ali Khan was rumored to be in trouble. However, the actor denied all such rumors and said they are still a happy couple.
Car/Bicycle Collection
Kunal owns a Volkswagen Touareg car and a MV AGUSTA 1090 bicycle.
Kunal Khemu rides his bike
Salary/Net Worth
With a net worth of $3 million, he is paid ₹1-2 crore per film.
Favorite Things
- Food: Rogan Josh, Creme Brulee, Chinese cuisine, Sizzler
- Hobbies: traveling, cooking
- Movies: Andaz Apna Apna, Deewaar, Namak Halaal, Shahenshah, Omkara, The Matrix
- Directors: Anurag Kashyap, Sanjay Leela Bhansali
- Sports: Cricket, football
- Cricketers: Sachin Tendulkar, MS Dhoni, Ricky Ponting, Andrew Flintoff
- Football Teams: Brazil, Argentina, Manchester United, Real Madrid
- Travel Destination: London, Greece
- Restaurants: Mainland China, Yokos in Mumbai
Facts
- Kunal is called Chotu by his family and friends.
- He lives in a flat in Sunder Villa near Linking Road, Khar, Mumbai.
Kunal Khemu’s residence in Mumbai
- He has tattooed “Lord Shiva Tattoo” on his leg and “Om Namah Shivaya” on his back.
Kunal Khemu’s tattoo on his leg
Kunal Khemu’s tattoo on his back
- Kunal belongs to a Kashmiri Pandit Family from Srinagar but later they moved to Mumbai.
- He drinks alcohol occasionally.
- During an interview, he said that he would be a musician or a writer if he were not an actor.
- Kunal met Soha for the first time on the sets of “Dhoondte Reh Jaaoge,” and they barely exchanged a word. At first, he thought that they could not be friends but they became close to each other while filming for the movie, “99” and eventually got married.
- He received a flat worth ₹9 crore, as a ‘wedding gift,’ from his mother-in-law, Sharmila Tagore.
Categories: Biography
Source: SCHOOL TRANG DAI
