Kunal Thakur is an Indian actor and model, who mostly appears in Hindi films and web series.
Wiki/Biography
Kunal Thakur was born on Tuesday, July 12, 1988 (age 35 years; in 2023) in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, UAE. His zodiac sign is Cancer.
Kunal Thakur as a baby
From 1998 to 2006, he attended Abu Dhabi Indian School, UAE. From 2007 to 2009, he pursued a Bachelor of Commerce degree at Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, Pune. In 2009, he attended Royal Holloway, University of London to pursue an MA in Marketing. He obtained a Diploma in Cyber Law at Cyber Legal Consultancy (Advocate & Lawyer) and a Diploma in Event Management at EMDI Media and Communication Institute.
Physical appearance
Height (approx): 5′ 10″
Hair Color: Brown
Eye Color: Brown
Family
Parents & Siblings
His father’s name is Sachanand Thakur, and his mother’s name is Lata Thakur. He has a younger brother named Nitin Thakur.
Kunal Thakur with his family
Wife & Children
He is not married.
Career
Corporate Jobs
From March 2010 to May 2010, he was employed at a private firm in Continental Research, London, as an outgoing researcher. He then joined a private firm called STRC Market Research, UK, to do an internship as a marketing executive from August 2010 to October 2010. From August 2011 to October 2011, he did an internship at OMD in the UAE. In January 2012, he started working as an account manager at the private firm IML Group in Dubai. He worked there till April 2014. He then joined a company called Amrit Foods as a business manager in New Delhi. He worked there from April 2014 to December 2014. In January 2015, Kunal started working as a client relationship manager at a pharmaceutical company Sky High Advertising in Dubai.
Model
While in Dubai, she began working as a model in print advertisements for various brands.
Kunal Thakur in a print ad
She has also walked the ramp in various fashion shows like India Fashion Week, Pakistan Fashion Week, SME World Summit, Fashion Middle East and DSF Fashion Parade.
Kunal Thakur in a fashion show
Kunal has featured in TV commercials of various brands such as Tecom and Manyavar Mohey.
Kunal Thakur in a TV ad
Actor
Web Series
In 2018, he made his web series debut with the Hindi series ‘Hum: I’m Because of Us’ where he played the role of Gaurav Gill. This series is aired on ALT Balaji.
Hum- Me Because of Us
Some of her other Hindi web series are ‘Ragini MMS Returns’ (2017; ALT Balaji, Zee5) and ‘Who’s Your Gynac?’ (2023; Amazon Mini TV).
Who is your Gynecologist?
Movie
In 2019, he made his Bollywood debut with the film ‘Kabir Singh,’ in which he played the role of Shahid Kapoor’s friend.
Stills of Kunal Thakur from the movie Kabir Singh
Short Film/Video
He has acted in several Hindi short films like ‘Grim Reaper Inc.’ (2020), ‘On the Seesaw’ (2021), and ‘Now, That’s Enough!’ (2022).
On Seesaw
Kunal has appeared in several videos for the YouTube channel Copy Filter.
Kunal Thakur in Censor Copy video
Other Work
Kunal has appeared in various Hindi music videos such as “So Good” (2021; OAFF X Kayan) and “Khoobsurat” (2021; Bhuwin).
Khoobsurat
Award
- 2017: Jury Award at GIIFFA
Kunal Thakur Award
- 2021: Excellence Award for Individual Achievement in Acting for the Hindi short film On the Seesaw
Bicycle Collection
- Royal Enfield
Kunal Thakur with his motorcycle
- Victory
Kunal Thakur sits on his motorcycle
Tattoo
- Tattoo on his right thigh
Kunal Thakur Tattoo
- Tattoo on his left thigh and leg
Kunal Thakur tattoo on his leg
- ‘Body unconscious, mind conscious’ tattoo on his right bicep
Kunal Thakur tattoo on left bicep
- Tattoo on his back
Kunal Thakur tattoo on back
Facts/Trivia
- While he was studying at school, he participated in various sports such as cricket, basketball, and swimming. He also participated in dancing and debating competitions at his school.
- She is an avid animal lover and owns several pet dogs and cats. Two of his pet dogs are Zoro and Caramel.
Kunal Thakur’s Instagram post for his dog
- In his free time, he likes to play golf & snooker, play guitar and travel to different places.
Kunal Thakur during his journey
- He regularly works out at the gym to maintain his fitness.
Kunal Thakur at the gym
- In 2021, he was featured on the cover of Opium magazine.
Kunal Thakur featured on the cover of Candu magazine
- He follows a non-vegetarian diet.
- He is often seen consuming alcohol at parties and events.
Kunal Thakur’s Instagram post
- He also regularly smokes hukka.
Kunal Thakur while smoking a hukka
- He was an ardent devotee of Lord Shiva.
Kunal Thakur’s Instagram post
- He trained in music in Dubai.
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