Munawar Faruqui
Biography
Munawar Iqbal Faruqui (born 28 January 1992) is an Indian stand-up comedian, rapper and singer. In 2022, he won the reality TV show, Lock Upp 1. In 2023, he participated in Bigg Boss 17 and emerged as the winner.
Known For & Full Filmography12 Titles
Drama Series - 2025, 16 episodes • as Self - Player
Welcome to The Traitors — a ruthless reality show hosted by the enigmatic Karan Johar. Here 20 players will openly betray each other in daily eliminations to compete for a grand prize . Hidden amongst the innocent players are the traitors who are out to murder each night. In this ruthless game, trust is rare and betrayal everywhere.
Drama Series - 2025, 16 episodes • as Self
Celebrities from different walks of life - actors, singer and more - don their chef's hats and showcase their culinary skills to win the coveted MasterChef title.
Drama Series - 2025, 16 episodes • as Host
25 players live in a giant vault, divided by class, in a brutal social experiment. Over 200 hours, they fight to survive relentless challenges.
Drama Series - 2025, 16 episodes • as Host
Chhoti Nok-Jhok, Bade Pange! Beloved celebrity couples take on unconventional challenges that put their bond to the test whilst sparking a laughter ride.
Drama Series - 2024, 16 episodes • as Guest
Get ready for a rollercoaster ride as comedians present sketches, gags, roasts, spoofs and stand-up acts. Along with comedy champion Huma Qureshi and hosted by Harsh Gujral, 'Madness Machayenge' features Snehil, Ankita Shrivastav, Paritosh Tripathi, Kushal Badrike, Inder Sahni, Gaurav Dubey and Kettan Singh.
Drama Series - 2025, 16 episodes • as Arif
In the heart of Mumbai during the 1990s, 'Arif,' a notorious and desperately romantic figure, rises to infamy as the kingpin of film piracy. As he weaves an intricate web of distribution, his audacious exploits attract the attention of law enforcement, Bollywood celebrities, and the criminal underworld, leading to a thrilling cat-and-mouse chase.
Drama Series - 2006, 16 episodes • Main Cast Role
Your ‘Host and Dost’ Salman Khan is back! Brace for another high-octane season of the greatest reality show, serving entertainment and drama—all unfiltered!
Drama Series - 2024, 16 episodes • as Self
Uorfi Javed is India's biggest viral sensation - where she goes, drama follows! Her fame, like her clothes, are self-made & now she’s taking it to the next level. Get to know the real Uorfi as she ups her game and her fame, while keeping her fully dysfunctional family together.
Drama Series - 2025, 16 episodes • Main Cast Role
Munawar Faruqui brings news like never before. Expect wild takes, unexpected punchlines, and laughter that helps you survive the madness of the real world!
Drama Series - 2025, 16 episodes • Main Cast Role
"Hafta Vasooli is a satirical newsroom comedy with Munawar Faruqui, packed with current events, absurdity, roasts, chaotic debates, sketches, and surprise guests!
Movie - 2026, 2h 15m • as Himself.
In this special, Munawar Faruqui shares his side of the story about being jailed.
Drama Series - 2026, 16 episodes • Main Cast Role
Launched by HDFC Bank, 'Vigil Aunty Says - Laziness Saves', a fraud awareness campaign featuring its Vigil Aunty character alongside seven stand-up comedians.