Who is Kunal Khemu
Kunal is an Indian actor who primarily works in Bollywood. He was born on May 25, 1983, in Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir, India, to Ravi and Jyoti Khemu. His father Ravi Khemu was a Kashmiri Pandit while his mother Jyoti Khemu is a Maharashtrian. Kunal has a younger sister named Karishma Khemu.
Kunal Khemu family moved to Mumbai when he was young, and he attended N.L. Dalmia High School in Mumbai. He pursued his graduation in commerce from Mumbai’s Amity University, but he dropped out of college to focus on his acting career.
Kunal Khemu Career
Kunal began his career as a child actor in films such as Sir and Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke in 1993, and Naaraaz in 1994. He continued to work in films as a child actor and appeared in movies like Raja Hindustani, Zakhm, and Dushman in the late 90s. He won the Screen Award for Best Child Artist for his role in Zakhm in 1998.
Kunal Khemu Debut
In 2005, Kunal Khemu made his debut as a lead actor in the Bollywood film Kalyug. The film was critically acclaimed, and Kunal’s performance was praised. He went on to act in several other films, including Traffic Signal (2007), Golmaal 3 (2010), Blood Money (2012), and Malang (2020), among others.
Kunal Khemu Wife
Kunal Khemu married his longtime girlfriend, Soha Ali Khan, in January 2015, and the couple has a daughter named Inaaya Naumi Khemu. Soha Ali Khan is also an actress and the daughter of former Indian cricketer Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi and Bollywood actress Sharmila Tagore. The couple got engaged in July 2014 in Paris and tied the knot on January 25, 2015, in a private ceremony in Mumbai.
Kunal Khemu Awards
Kunal Khemu has won several awards for his performances, including the Screen Award for Best Child Artist for his role in Zakhm (1998) and the Stardust Award for Superstar of Tomorrow – Male for Kalyug (2006). He is known for his versatility as an actor and has been praised for his comedic and dramatic performances.
In addition to his work in films, Kunal has also appeared in web series, including the ZEE5 original series Abhay, in which he played the lead role of SP Abhay Pratap Singh. The third season of the series was released in August 2021.
Kunal Khemu Upcoming Web Series
Kunal’s upcoming project is the ZEE5 direct-to-digital movie Kanjoos Makhichoos, which is set to release on March 24, 2023. He will be starring alongside Shweta Tripathi, Piyush Mishra, Alka Amin, Rajiv Gupta, and the late Raju Srivastav in this comedy-drama directed by Vipul Mehta.
The Notable Movies Kunal Khemu Has Appeared:
- Kalyug (2005)
- Traffic Signal (2007)
- Dhol (2007)
- Superstar (2008)
- Golmaal Returns (2008)
- 99 (2009)
- Jai Veeru (2009)
- Golmaal 3 (2010)
- Blood Money (2012)
- Go Goa Gone (2013)
- Bhaag Johnny (2015)
- Kalank (2019)
- Lootcase (2020)
These are just some of Kunal’s notable movies, and he has acted in many other films as well.
Kunal Khemu Web Series List
- Abhay (2019-2021) – Kunal played the lead role of Abhay Pratap Singh, an investigating officer in this crime thriller series.
- Go Goa Gone: The Series (2021) – Kunal reprised his role as Hardik from the 2013 film Go Goa Gone in this horror-comedy web series.
- Malgudi Days (2020) – Kunal featured in one episode of this series based on the works of author R.K. Narayan.
- The Raikar Case (2020) – Kunal played the role of a lawyer in this murder mystery web series.
- Illegal: Justice, Out of Order (2020) – Kunal played the role of a lawyer again in this legal drama series.
- Smoke (2018) – Kunal played one of the lead roles in this crime drama series about the Mumbai underworld.
- Romil and Jugal (2017) – Kunal made a guest appearance in this LGBTQ+ themed series.
- Permanent Roommates (2014) – Kunal appeared in a guest role in one episode of this popular web series.
Conclusion
In conclusion, Kunal Khemu is a talented Indian actor who has worked in various films, television shows, and web series. He started his acting career as a child artist and has come a long way since then. Kunal has received critical acclaim for his performances in movies like Go Goa Gone, Kalank, and Malang, among others. He has also proved his versatility by working in different genres, from comedy to thriller. With his natural acting skills, Kunal Khemu has established himself as one of the most promising actors in the Indian film industry.
