Balraj Syal is a popular Indian comedian. In 2020, he appeared in the Colors TV show “Mujhse Shaadi Karoge”.
Wiki/Biography
Balraj Syal was born on Wednesday, January 26, 1983 (39 years old; as of 2022) and his birthplace is Jalandhar, Punjab. His star sign is Aquarius. He attended school at Shree Parvati Jain Coeducational Higher Secondary School, Jalandhar. Later, he pursued a degree in Arts in Jalandhar.
Balraj Syal’s childhood photo
appearance
Height (approximate): 5′ 10″
Eye color: Hazel brown
Hair color: Black
family
Parents and siblings
His parents died when he was very young. He was raised by his uncle and aunt. He has two older sisters.
wife
On August 7, 2020, he married singer Deepti Tuli.
Balraj Syal and Deepti Tuli’s wedding photos
Profession
During college, he joined a theatre group. Once, his acting mentor Amit Sharma told him about auditions for the comedy show Hasde Hasande Ravo (2009), which was aired on MH 1. He auditioned and was selected as the finalist. This marked the beginning of his career as a comedian.
Balraj Syal by Hasid Hasand Rawal
He has appeared in many television shows including Ikk Tara Bole, Music Online, Desi Talk and Lots of Ladies. Later, he participated in one of the seasons of The Great Indian Laughter Challenge but was rejected in the first episode. In 2009, he participated in Laughter Ke Phatke which was aired on Star One channel. He won the trophy for Best Stand-up Comedian in this show.
Balraj Syal performs Laughter Ke Phatke
In 2011, he made his debut as an actor in the Punjabi film Dharti.
Dati
He has acted in several Punjabi films, including Kabaddi Again (2012) and Tu Mera 22 Main Tera 22 (2013).
Balraj Syal in Thumela22 Maintra22
In 2014, he won the comedy show Comedy Ka Maha Muqabla. In 2015, he wrote the script for the Punjabi film Sardarji. He has been a screenwriter for several Punjabi films, including Ambarsariya (2016), Sardarji 2 (2016), Jindua (2017), and Anakh (2017). He has been a host in several television shows. In 2018, he appeared in the Indian reality show Entertainment Ki Raat on Colors TV.
Balraj Syal in Entertainment Ki Raat
He has acted in The Great Punjabi Comedy Show and Hasde Hasande Ravo 2.
Balraj Syal in the Great Punjabi Comedy Show
In 2020, he participated in the Colors TV show “Mujhse Shaadi Karoge”.
Balraj Syal in Mujhse Shaadi Karoge
The same year, he participated in the Indian stunt reality TV show Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 10 hosted by Rohit Shetty.
Balraj Syal in Khatron Ke Khiladi 10
Car and bike collection
Toyota Corolla Altis
Balraj Syal’s Instagram post
Royal Enfield
Balraj Syal and his motorcycle
Favorites
Facts/Trivia
- While in school, he wanted to become an IAS or IPS officer, but after graduation, he dropped out due to his family’s poor financial situation.
- After dropping out of school, he started selling clothes to support his family. He later joined a college in Jalandhar and completed his studies.
- When he was in college, he learned that students who participated in extracurricular activities could receive tuition waivers, so he joined a theater group at school.
An old photo of Balraj Syal
- Even after winning several comedy competitions, he still had to put in a lot of work to get recognized in the entertainment industry. He even reportedly sold the car he bought with his winnings to pay for it.
- He appeared as a guest in Bigg Boss Season 11 (2017).
Balraj Syal in Bigg Boss 11
- In 2011, he won the Punjab Rising Star Award for Best Male Comedian.
- In 2013, he was named one of the 30 Under 30 by the Hindustan Times.
- He worked as a creative writer on Comedy Nights with Kapil in 2013.
- In 2018, he won the 7th Times India Film Awards (TIIFA).
Balraj Syal with his award
- He has participated in the ‘Indoor Cricket League’ for many seasons.
Balraj Syal in the Indoor Cricket League
- In an interview, he talked about why he participated in “Mujhse Shaadi Karoge” (2020), saying,
My relatives were all in favor of me getting married and settling down. I had been avoiding it since long. There were two reasons – first, I had no one in my life and second, a wedding is an expensive affair. Here, the channel takes care of everything. Agar Shehnaaz ko main pasand aagaya to meri shaadi ye yahin kara denge aur mere paise bhi bach jaayenge. ”
- He is good friends with actor Suyyash Rai.
Balraj Syal and Suyyash Rai
- He considers Indian comedian Rajiv Thakur as his mentor.
Balraj Syal posted on Instagram about Rajiv Thakur
- His hobbies include traveling and listening to music.
- He has tattoos on his arms that reflect his love for traveling.
Balraj Syal’s tattoos
- He is often seen drinking at parties.
Balraj Syal in the restaurant
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