Salman Khan vs Kangana Ranaut: Munawar Faruqui gets real about who is never late
Munawar Faruqui isn't just winning reality shows—he's soaking in lessons from two of the industry's biggest and most contrasting personalities. Having emerged as the winner of Lock Upp 1 and Bigg Boss 17 , the actor-comedian has now shared what it was like working with the hosts of both shows—Kangana Ranaut and Salman Khan—and what stuck with him long after the cameras stopped rolling.
While promoting his upcoming reality show The Society , Munawar opened up during a media interaction and gave a candid take on what he picked up from Salman and Kangana. From Salman Khan, Munawar admitted that he learned more than just the art of charm—he joked about adopting Salman's notorious habit of being fashionably late. More seriously, he said that he was deeply inspired by Salman's kindness, adding that while he might not be able to match that level of generosity, he will always try to be as kind as possible in his own way. He also noted that he doesn't want to trouble the people around him.
On the other hand, his experience with Kangana Ranaut brought an entirely different takeaway. Munawar highlighted her punctuality and professionalism, calling it a refreshing contrast. He even joked that because of her influence, he actually showed up on time for the media event that day.Meanwhile, the comedian is preparing to headline The Society , an experimental reality show exploring the lives of royals, regulars, and rags on JioHotstar. The show will be co-hosted by Shreya Kalra, a social media influencer.
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