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Time of India
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Exclusive! Munawar Faruqui on celebrating Eid with wife and family: It feels special now; says he and wife met "at the right time"
Munawar Faruqui; PC: Tejas Kudtarkar In Junagadh, a young Munawar Faruqui would eagerly await Eid —not just for the celebrations, but for the joy of receiving Eidi from his elders and donning new clothes. Years later, now settled in a posh Mumbai apartment, Munawar's excitement for Eid remains just as vibrant, though the roles have beautifully reversed—he's now the one giving Eidi. As the nation comes alive with festivities, the former Bigg Boss winner sits down with Bombay Times to share his heartfelt reflections on Eid, family, and the traditions that continue to shape his life. 'Eid is the number one festival for me' Eid, for Munawar, is much more than a festival—it's the pinnacle of celebration, a time to bond with family and spread happiness. 'Eid is the most celebrated festival and the number one festival for me. Eid for me is always with the family and distributing food,' Munawar tells us. As a child, Eidi was a treasured part of Eid, a moment to feel valued and excited about new beginnings. 'We would look forward to Eidi which will range from one rupee to ten. And the uncle who would give us ten rupees would be revered the most (laughs). We would aim to collect at least Rs 100-120. All the boys would wear new clothes, and then go to a mela near our village. The next day we would collect more money and go to a waterpark. So, it used to be a two-day festivity. And those were some of the most beautiful days, where we would just be happy,' Munawar recalls. Now, Munawar experiences the joy from the other side of tradition—giving Eidi and spreading happiness himself. 'The tables have turned,' he says, adding, 'And it is beautiful. I feel very blessed that I am able to help or give people Eidi. Eidi is not a few bucks, but it is happiness. Whenever I give Eidi to the younger ones, I see myself in them. It would take me back to my young days.' The festival is also a reminder to be grateful. Munawar, who started his career as a standup comedian, admits he has a lot to be grateful about. 'When I used to go school, I would hop on a friend's cycle. Once his mother taunted me, and since then I started walking to the school. I used to pray to God that I just need a cycle. I would pray that I just need a cycle and I don't want anything else. And when my cycle got repaired, I used to feel I have everything. I was happy with just a cycle, so now everything is a bonus. I am the happiest. I often I sit in my apartment, and it clicks me where I am; I admire everything about life,' the Malaal singer shares. 'Eid ki biryani ka swaad hi alag hai' Munawar Faruqui; PC: Tejas Kudtarkar While Munawar claims he can make anything, and loves cooking, he avoids making anything on Eid. 'I don't experiment on Eid,' he quips. He adds, 'I love eating biryani any day, anywhere. But the biryani that is made on Eid is different. Eid ki biryani ka swaad alag hai, when you eat with your family and it is made in such large portions. I love Sheer khurma, but I prefer it when it is a day old as the mile gets thicker. So, my wife makes fresh Sheer khurma just the way I like it. She keeps the consistency exactly the way I prefer.' 'It was important for both of us to meet at the right time' This is Munawar's second Eid with his wife – makeup artist Mehzabeen Coatwala. Munawar praises his wife's role in organizing Eid, especially taking care of the shopping. 'My wife has taken care of that department really very well of shopping. She is very organized. She takes care of herself and the kids,' he mentions. As the family of four – the two have two children – celebrates Eid this year, Munawar states, 'We were together last year together. And it feels special now. Last two years, I would go to my sister's place for Eid. But this time everyone is going to come to my place for Eid. Now my family is here. So, forty people will be here and we will throw a dawaat.' Talking about finding his true companion, Munawar states it is all about the timing. 'There comes a time, when you get better with relationships, and understanding people. You aren't immature anymore; you don't look for relationships that you aren't sure where they will take you. So, with time, age, and experience, you understand what a life partner is and how important they are. It was important for both of us to meet at the right time. Also, to find your destination, you need to go through the journey. Sometimes the journey can be beautiful, and sometimes it can be bad. However, even the bad ones turn out to be beautiful. Some people find their destination sooner and some later. Hume thoda waqt laga but it is a good ending. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Eid wishes , messages and quotes !
News18
7 days ago
- Politics
- News18
Why Did Bajrang Dal Object To Munawar Faruqui's Presence At World Environment Day Event?
In January 2021, Madhya Pradesh police arrested Munawar Faruqui after complaints were filed against him, accusing him of mocking Hindu deities at a show. Munawar Faruqui was recently dropped from a World Environment Day event in Mumbai after Bajrang Dal and Vishwa Hindu Parishad activists objected to his presence and threatened to disrupt the program if Faruqui attended. The event was scheduled to take place in Mumbai's Bandra area and was also supposed to be attended by the Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. It aimed to create awareness about environmental pollution caused by the littering of plastic waste. However, hours ahead of the event, the VHP and Bajrang Dal wrote to the local police, asking them to inform the organisers to drop Faruqui from the function. It should be noted that both these groups have accused the stand-up comedian of hurting Hindu sentiments in the past. 'We are opposing this person. We had requested that law and order should not be disrupted and the administration should immediately talk to the head of this organisation and stop this person from coming to the programme; otherwise Bajrang Dal will play its role and protest," Gautam Ravaria, Konkan province co-convenor of Bajrang Dal, said. In January 2021, Madhya Pradesh police arrested Munawar Faruqui after complaints were filed against him, accusing him of mocking Hindu deities at a show. The comedian spent a month in jail and was later granted bail. In September 2024 too, Munawar Faruqui left Delhi in haste over a potential threat to life. Reportedly, Munawar, who was in the national capital for the Entertainers Cricket League, left for Mumbai after Delhi Police received intelligence about a potential threat to the comedian's life. Police officials got a hint about the potential threat when they were interrogating the suspects in another shooting case in New Delhi. During questioning, the suspects disclosed that they had been instructed to conduct reconnaissance of the hotel, where Munawar was staying, for a targeted murder. Following the intelligence input, a search operation was conducted at the IGI indoor stadium and the hotel. Reportedly, Munawar was staying on the first floor of the hotel and his room was also examined by cops. On the work front, Munawar Faruqui was recently seen as a special guest on Laughter Chefs season 2. First Published:
News18
31-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Karan Veer Mehra, Shehnaaz Gill Attend Munawar Faruqui's Comedy Show: ‘Kamaal Hai'
It's always a treat to see a bunch of celebrities under one roof, and this time was no different! Recently, television stars including Karan Veer Mehra, Krystle D'Souza, Shehnaaz Gill, and more, gathered to enjoy Munawar Faruqui's stand-up comedy show in Bigg Boss 18 winner shared several pictures from the show on his Instagram stories. Impressed by Munawar's performance, he praised him and even posed for a photograph together. Karan Veer Mehra first shared a picture of him posing with Shehnaaz Gill, Krystle D'Souza and Samarth Jurel as they settled in to watch Munawar's show. In his next story, he posted a shot of Munawar on stage, followed by a photo with the comedian, where he praised him with the caption, 'Bhai tu kamaal hai.' Meanwhile, Shehnaaz Gill shared a group photo with Karan Veer, Munawar, Kubbra Sait, Krystle, and others, writing, 'Kya show tha dost,' to applaud Munawar's performance. Check out the pictures from their fun outing below!
Time of India
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Munawar Faruqui and Mehzabeen Coatwala celebrate their first anniversary; see post
Munawar Faruqui marks his first anniversary today. The actor-comedian uploaded a heartfelt photo of himself and his wife, Mehzabeen Coatwala, referring to her as his life. The pair, who married in an intimate ceremony away from the public, have kept their relationship relatively discreet. Fans showered the message with love and congratulations. Fans have always been drawn to the couple's connection and loving bond, making this rare peek all the more meaningful. Munawar took to his story on Instagram, "Alhamdulillah 1 year!" He tweeted a sweet photo of himself and his wife, referring to her as his "life." The emotional message immediately wowed admirers, who showered the pair with love and blessings in the comments. The two looked lovely in their traditional attire, emitting warmth, peace and friendship. Earlier, Munawar had got candid about his relationship with Mehzabeen in Sana Khan's podcast during Ramadan. He shared, "This time, the atmosphere at home feels different. I am truly happy. Last Ramadan, I remember being exhausted and praying for stability in my life. I was tired of feeling lost. But destiny gave me exactly what I needed. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 40대 이상이세요? 한 번 시작하면 멈출 수 없어요. 준비되셨나요? Sea of Conquest 플레이하기 Undo I feel so blessed. I never imagined I would find a partner like this. My family now feels complete—she is like the perfect puzzle piece that was missing. " Munawar and Mehzabeen married in an intimate wedding in Mumbai on May 26, 2024. This is Mehzabeen and Munawar's second marriage, Mehzabeen has a ten-year-old daughter while Munawar has a son Mikhail. Since their wedding, she has periodically revealed glimpses of their blended family, including moments with Munawar's son, to celebrate love, togetherness, and their wonderful new adventure. Keep reading this space for more updates.
Time of India
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Abhishek Kumar complains to Munawar Faruqui about not being invited to his birthday party; latter says 'Kya pata unhone Bigg Boss dekha hoga'
Abhishek Kumar and Munawar Faruqui, who became thick friends during Bigg Boss 17, recently reunited on an episode of Laughter Chefs. In the recent episode of Laughter Chefs Munawar replaced Elvish Yadav and teamed up with Karan Kundrra as his partner. Abhishek shared a vlog on his YouTube channel from the shoot of Laughter Chefs and gave fans a sneak peek of behind the scenes. During the shoot, Abhishek expressed his happiness about seeing Munawar after a gap. He told the stand-up comedian that the moment he saw him, he got teary-eyed. He also complained about how Munawar doesn't meet him anymore and is always busy and even when he is not busy, he doesn't pick his calls or meets him. Abhishek then complains that Munawar hosted a birthday party, but he did not invite him. Munawar shared that it is good that Abhishek asked about the birthday party and clarifies that he did not invite anyone and it was a surprise birthday party. He says, "Acche hua tune pooch liya, bro maine kisi ko nahi bulaya tha, woh surprise party thi. Invites maine kisi ko bheje he nahi the." (I'm glad you asked, bro. I actually didn't invite anyone — it was a surprise party. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Switch to UnionBank Rewards Card UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo I hadn't sent out any invites to anyone.) When Abhishek asked whoever sent out the invites must have known that they are close friends but they still did not invite him. Munawar replied, "Kya pata unhone Bigg Boss dekha hoga (laughs). "Honestly, I thought you must've received the invites. I had no clue about the birthday or who was invited. I didn't even know where the party was happening. There were even a few people there that made me wonder why they were invited in the first place. " Abhishek informed Munawar that he got many messages asking about his absence at Munawar's birthday party and he lied to everyone that he was invited but he chose not to go. He said, "Maybe Bhabhi had planned the party and we haven't met each other that much." Later, Karan Kundrra was seen teasing Abhishek that he was invited for the birthday party by Munawar. Both Abhishek and Karan had a hearty laugh over it. Towards the end of the video, Abhishek clarified that his bond with Munawar has not changed and they are still friends. Abhishek Kumar: Acting on web shows is more realistic than on Tv
