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
At the 6th Screenwriters Association (SWA) Awards 2025 in Mumbai, Kunal Kemmu won the Best Dialogue (Film) trophy for 'Madgaon Express', marking a major milestone in his debut as a writer-director and adding to his growing list of accolades for the film.
Kunal Kemmu won the Best Debut Director award at the NEXA IIFA Awards 2025 in Jaipur for his maiden directorial venture 'Madgaon Express'. The comedy-thriller, released in March 2024, became a sleeper hit grossing ₹57 crore worldwide and earned him critical acclaim for his filmmaking debut.
Kunal Kemmu received the Best Debut Director award at the Zee Cine Awards 2025 for 'Madgaon Express', where he dedicated the honor to the film's team and his wife Soha Ali Khan, calling them hardworking and supportive throughout his directorial journey.
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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/ |
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. |