Quick Info
| Profession | Actor, Comedian, Businessman |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 15/08/1971 |
| Age | 54 years |
| Birthplace | Sumerpur, Unnao, Uttar Pradesh, India |
Latest News about Anup Awasthi
20/04/2025
Annu Awasthi's viral audio invitation for his son's 'Janeu Nimantran' in Kanpuria style continued to gain massive traction on social media platforms in early 2025, with the clip being shared widely across WhatsApp and Facebook groups in Uttar Pradesh. The unique regional dialect and humorous tone of the invitation, originally recorded in 2019, resurfaced as a cultural meme, highlighting Awasthi's enduring popularity as a local comedian and businessman from Kanpur.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Anup Awasthi |
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| Nickname | Annu |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 168 cm (5' 6") |
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| Weight | 80 kg (176 lbs) |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Body Measurements | Chest: 45 Inches, Waist: 35 Inches, Biceps: 13 Inches |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Education | 9th Standard Pass |
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Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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| Political Inclination | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| Hobbies | Collecting luxury cars and bikes, collecting automatic weapons |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Affairs/Girlfriends | Seema Awasthi |
| Marriage Date | 1997 |
Family
| Father | Jatashankar Awasthi (Govt employee) |
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| Mother | Vidya Devi Awasthi |
| Siblings | Four siblings |
| Spouse | Seema Awasthi |
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Career
| 1998 | Milestone: Started 'Curfew Car Bazaar', a business for buying and selling old cars in Kanpur. |
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| 2017 | Milestone: Started YouTube channel 'Annu Awasthi Kanpur Se'. |
| 2019 | Milestone: Appeared in the popular Indian television show 'Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain!' where he played the character of Manmohan Tiwari's 'Mama Ji'. |
| N/A | Milestone: Known for his brief role as 'Mama Ji' in the &TV show 'Bhabi Ji Ghar Par Hain'. |
Social Media
| YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@AnnuAwasthiKanpurSe |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. He lacked interest in studies since childhood and failed high school exams 7 times. | |
| 2. In 1985, he first attempted the high school exam at 16 and kept trying until age 26 without success. | |
| 3. In 1996, he began selling medicines door-to-door in Kanpur and fell in love with a neighbor named Seema. | |
| 4. After marriage, Annu launched a small business buying & selling old cars in Kanpur's Lajpat Nagar area in 1998. | |
| 5. Annu Awasthi gained fame in 2019 for his viral social media audio invitation for his son's 'Janeu Nimantran' in Kanpuria style. | |
| 6. In 1985, he first attempted the high school exam at 16 and continuously appeared till the age of 26 but could not clear the examination. | |
| 7. In 1996, he began selling medical supplies door-to-door in Kanpur and fell in love with a neighbor named Seema. | |
| 8. He is very fond of automatic weapons and has a large collection, stating his nature of work forced him to carry such weapons. | |
| 9. Seema was preparing for the Civil Services after completing her MA when they met; her family was initially reluctant to marry her to a high school failure, but Annu convinced them after persistent efforts. | |
| 10. Annu Awasthi has performed in many cities including Delhi, Lucknow, Noida, and Kanpur. His fans belong to every age group, from children to the aged, mostly women, who often gift him goggles to show their love. |