Anup Upadhyay is an Indian actor known for his comedic roles in television shows and movies. He is famous for playing David Mishra (aka “Chachaji”) in the Hindi comedy series Bhabi Ji Ghar Par Hai! (2015).
Wiki/Biography
Anup Upadhyay was born on May 21 in Ganj Dundawara, Uttar Pradesh. His zodiac sign is Taurus. He studied at Manohar Bhushan International College, Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh. He graduated from Allahabad University in Uttar Pradesh. After graduation, he moved to Delhi and started acting in plays with writer Habib Tanveer. He worked for the Naya Theater Group for ten years.
appearance
Height (approximately): 5′ 5″
Hair color: black
Eye color: black
family
Parents and siblings
There is not much information available about his parents and siblings.
Anup Upadhyay and his parents
wife and children
Anup married teacher Suniti Upadhyay on June 30, 2006. They have a daughter Anushree.
Anup Upadhyay with wife and daughter
Profession
television
Anup made his debut in 1999 with the TV show Yes Boss; he was a part of the show until 2009 and played the role of Sunny on SAB TV.
“Yes Boss” program poster
From 2009 to 2014, he played the role of Chhotu Mama in SAB TV’s TV show “Lapataganj”. In 2014, he played the role of Govardhan Dubey in the television show Neeli Chatri Waale on Zee TV (2014 to 2016). He appeared in the TV series “Bhabi Ji Ghar Par Hai!” on &TV playing the role of David Mishra, also known as Chachaji.
Anup Upadhyay plays the role of Chachaji in the TV show Bhabi Ji Ghar Par Hai!
He’s part of the show, can I come in, ma’am? Played the role of Mr. Hitesh/Peon ‘Chedilal’ in the show Life OK (now Star Bharat) from 2016 to 2017.
Anup Upadhyay stars in the series “May I come in, ma’am”
He played the role of Murarilal Bansal in the TV show Jijaji Chhat Par Hai on SAB TV for two years from 2018 to 2020.
Anup Upadhyay in the show ‘Jijaji Chhat Par Hai’
In 2020, he appeared in the TV series “Excuse Me Maadam” and played the role of Adhbut “Adu” in “Star Bharat”. He has also appeared in other TV shows including Kulvaddhu (2007) as Sri Mohan Sevak, Bhootwala Serial (2009), Hum Apke Hai In Laws (2013) as Fufaji, Jijaji Chhat Par Koii Hai” (2021) as Jaldiram Sharma and “Dancing the Grave” (2021). 2023) as Shradhananda. In 2023, he became part of the second season of the TV series “May I come in, ma’am?”
Anup Upadhyay in the TV show “Hum Apke Hai In Laws” (2013)
Movie
Anup made his acting debut in 2003 with the film Main Madhuri Dixit Banna Chahti Hoon, in which he played a security guard.
Anup Upadhyay in the movie Main Madhuri Dixit Banna Chahti Hoon
In 2005, he played Tiwari’s interviewer in the film Sehar.
Anup Upadhyay in the film “Sehar” (2005)
In 2008, he played a journalist in Chamku and a teacher in Bhootnath.
Anup Upadhyay in the movie Bhootnath
In 2010, he acted in the movie “Na Ghar Ka Na Ghat Ka”.
Awards, Honors, Achievements
- 2018: Won the Indian Television Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for the show “Jijaji Chhat Par Hai”
Anup Upadhyay poses with Indian Television Academy Awards 2018
- 2020: Bhabi Ji Ghar Par Hai show wins International Icon Award!
Anup Upadhyay Wins International Icon Award 2020 Announcement
- 2021: International Icon Awards
Anup Upadhyay (left) poses with the International Icon Awards 2021
Favorites
- Food: Pav Bhaji, Paneer Tomato Cold Drink
- Travel destinations: Bangalore, Jammu and Kashmir, Manali
Facts/Trivia
- Anoop has been working in theater for twenty years. Two of his favorite dramas are Dekh Rahe Hain Nayan and Agrabazar.
- Anoop said in an interview that he has no acting background as he is the only actor in his family. He is famous for his funny expressions.
- In 2019, he was nominated for the Indian Television Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in “Jijaji Chhat Par Hai”. He was also nominated for Best Comedy Actor at the 12th Academy Awards.
Anup Upadhyay wins Indian Television Academy Awards 2019
Anup Upadhyay nominated for 12th Gold Award
- He has appeared in various TV commercials including Paytm and Cherry shoe polish.
- In an interview, he mentioned that his first stipend was 10 paise.
- His first job was in an acting company where he earned Rs. 10 yuan a day was his first salary.
- He revealed in an interview that as a child, he stole a rupee from his family’s temple to go to school. He spent 50 paise and saved the other 50 paise. When his mother found out, she scolded him.
- Once he bought a lottery ticket and won 20 rupees.
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