Quick Info
| Profession | Actor |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 25/05/1983 |
| Age | 43 years |
| Birthplace | Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir, India |
Latest News about Kunal Khemu
10/08/2025
Kunal Kemmu won the Best Dialogue trophy at the 6th Screenwriters Association Awards 2025 for Madgaon Express. The award recognized his work on the film as both a writer and director, adding to the acclaim for his directorial debut.
19/05/2025
Kunal Kemmu received the Best Debut Director honor at the Zee Cine Awards 2025 for Madgaon Express. He dedicated the award to the film's team and to Soha Ali Khan, describing the project as a significant step in his filmmaking journey.
09/03/2025
Kunal Kemmu won the Best Debut Director award at the NEXA IIFA Awards 2025 in Jaipur for Madgaon Express. The film had already been received as a sleeper hit, and the win marked a major milestone in his transition into directing.
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Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Kunal Kemmu |
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| Nickname | Chotu |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 168 cm |
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| Weight | 65 kg |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Niranjanlal Dalmia High School, Mumbai |
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| College/University | Amity University, Noida |
| Educational Qualification | Graduation |
Personal Life
| Zodiac sign/Sun sign | Taurus |
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| Religion | Hinduism |
| Caste | Brahmin (Kashmiri Pandit) |
| Food Habit | Non-Vegetarian |
| Address | A flat at Sunder Villa near Linking Road, Khar, Mumbai |
| Hobbies | Travelling, Cooking |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Affairs/Girlfriends | Soha Ali Khan (Actress) |
| Marriage Date | 25/01/2015 |
Family
| Wife/Spouse | Soha Ali Khan | ||||||||||
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| Children | Inaaya Naumi Kemmu | ||||||||||
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| Siblings | Karishma Khemu | ||||||||||
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Favourites
| Favourite Food(s) | Rogan Josh, Creme Brulee, Chinese cuisine, Sizzler | ||||
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| Favourite Actress | Kareena Kapoor | ||||
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| Favourite Colour | Black | ||||
| Favourite Restaurant(s) | Mainland China, Yokos, in Mumbai | ||||
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Style Quotient
| Car Collection | Volkswagen Touareg | ||||
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| Bike Collection | MV AGUSTA 1090 | ||||
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/kunalkemmu/ | |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Kunal was born in Srinagar into a Kashmiri Pandit family, which later settled in Mumbai. | |
| 2. His grandfather, Moti Lal Kemmu, was a respected playwright who received the Rashtra Bhasha Prachar Samiti Award and Padma Shri. | |
| 3. He began his acting career in 1987 on Doordarshan's TV series 'Gul Gulshan Gulfaam' and made his film debut in 1993 with 'Sir' directed by Mahesh Bhatt. | |
| 4. At 14 years old, he decided to stop acting to focus on his studies. | |
| 5. If not an actor, he would have pursued a career in music or writing. | |
| 6. Kunal met Soha Ali Khan on the set of 'Dhoondte Reh Jaaoge' in 2009, with limited interaction, but they grew closer during the filming of '99' the same year. | |
| 7. Sharmila Tagore gave Kunal and Soha a ₹9 crore flat as a wedding present. |