Munawar Faruqui: News
27 Mar 2024
Mumbai PoliceMumbai hookah bar raid: Comedian Munawar Faruqui among 14 detained
Munawar Faruqui, a stand-up comedian and winner of Bigg Boss 17, was one of 14 individuals apprehended by Mumbai Police during a raid at a local hookah bar.
11 Mar 2024
CelebrityThe best memes born out of Elvish-Maxtern's 'fight' and reconciliation
If you are an avid X user, your timeline must be replete with tweets, videos, and photos about Bigg Boss OTT 2 winner Elvish Yadav's altercation with gamer and YouTuber Maxtern.
09 Mar 2024
YouTubeElvish Yadav booked for alleged assault on YouTuber Maxtern
On Friday, X (Twitter) and Instagram were abuzz with a video of Bigg Boss OTT 2 winner and YouTuber Elvish Yadav assaulting fellow YouTuber-gamer Maxtern (whose real name is Sagar Thakur).
08 Mar 2024
YouTubeWatch: Elvish attacks YouTuber following criticism over friendship with Munawar
Bigg Boss OTT 2 winner and controversies' old friend Elvish Yadav has landed in trouble again.
29 Jan 2024
Bigg Boss'Bigg Boss 17' winner Munawar Faruqui addresses 'fixed winner' allegations
Stand-up comedian Munawar Faruqui won Bigg Boss 17 on Sunday after three-and-a-half months of grueling competition.
24 Jan 2024
Bigg BossBonds to brawls: Mapping the journey of 'BB 17' finalists
With just days left before Bigg Boss 17's grand finale on Sunday (January 28), Tuesday's episode saw Ankita Lokhande's businessman-husband, Vicky Jain, bidding farewell to the show.
18 Jan 2024
Bigg BossKrushna Abhishek-Sudesh Lehri to judge 'Bigg Boss 17' roasting task
As the Bigg Boss 17 finale draws near, the twists, turns, and controversies are at a different high!
10 Jan 2024
Bigg BossBuzzworthy moments: Munawar Faruqui's 'BB 17' journey dominates X trends
Are you rooting for Munawar Faruqui on Bigg Boss 17?
02 Jan 2024
Bigg Boss'Bigg Boss 17': Munawar Faruqui-Arun Mashettey lock horns over nominations
Bigg Boss is one of the most watched and talked about reality shows in India and the ongoing 17th season is all about spice and sass!
25 Dec 2023
Bigg BossMunawar Faruqui breaks 'Bigg Boss' property; slams Mannara Chopra
Bigg Boss 17 is making headlines almost every day, leaving many fans stunned by certain antics of the contestants.
18 Dec 2023
Bigg Boss'Bigg Boss 17': 'Stop Defaming Munawar' trends in comedian's support
The 17th season of Bigg Boss is halfway through and still has many explosive surprises up its sleeve.
17 Dec 2023
Bigg BossAly Goni slams 'Bigg Boss' over Munawar Faruqui-Ayesha Khan controversy
Bigg Boss 14 contestant Aly Goni has accused the makers of the show's 17th season allegedly trying to damage the reputation of one of its contestants, stand-up comedian Munawar Faruqui.
01 Dec 2023
TV News'Bigg Boss 17': Karan Johar replaces Salman; slams Ankita, Mannara
Bigg Boss Season 17 has been making a lot of news. The reality show is gearing up for another Weekend Ka Vaar and this week Karan Johar has replaced Salman Khan as the host of the show.
24 Nov 2023
Bigg Boss'Bigg Boss 17': Salman Khan slams Munawar Faruqui, Vicky Jain
Get ready for some fireworks in the upcoming Weekend Ka Vaar episode of Bigg Boss 17, as host Salman Khan plans to expose the game strategies of contestants Munawar Faruqui and Vicky Jain.
17 Nov 2023
Bigg Boss'Jao bhaad mei,' Salman Khan schools 'Bigg Boss 17' contestants
Bigg Boss is undoubtedly every Indian's guilty pleasure and the reality show is currently in its 17th season.
22 Oct 2023
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)BJP releases first list of candidates for Telangana assembly elections
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday released its first list of 52 candidates for the upcoming assembly elections in Telangana.
17 Oct 2023
OTT releases'Bigg Boss' S17: Jigna Vora keen on reviving her career
Former crime reporter Jigna Vora became a household name after being arrested in connection with the murder of journalist Jyotirmoy Dey after interviewing an underworld figure. She spent nine months in Byculla jail before being acquitted of all charges in 2019.
16 Oct 2023
Bigg Boss'BB 17': Bigg Boss's one-sided, biased rule shocks contestants
Bigg Boss 17 finally made its grand debut with 17 contestants on Sunday.
16 Oct 2023
Bigg Boss'Bigg Boss 17': Strongest contestants based on premiere episode
India's biggest reality show, Bigg Boss (Hindi) has stepped into its 17th season.
14 Oct 2023
Bigg Boss'Bigg Boss 17' house reveal: European-themed world with unique additions
The controversial Hindi reality TV show, Bigg Boss, is all set to return for its 17th season on Sunday.
12 Oct 2023
Bigg Boss'Bigg Boss' S17 contestants: Munawar Faruqui, Jigna Vora entering house
Bigg Boss stans, are you ready for your daily dose of gossip? As the Salman Khan-led show heads for its 17th season on October 15, the contestant list is here.
16 May 2023
Star SportsWhy #WeStandByMunawarFaruqui is trending on Twitter
Star Sports India has been caught in a controversy after featuring comedian Munawar Faruqui during an Indian Premiere League (IPL) match.
09 May 2023
Bigg Boss'Lock Upp' winner Munawar Faruqui approached for 'Bigg Boss OTT'
Bigg Boss is one of India's most-watched reality shows. Its fan following is so huge that the makers adapted the show into several regional versions and for the OTT space, too.
12 Apr 2023
DehradunComedian Yash Rathi booked for 'objectionable' joke on Lord Ram
The police have booked stand-up comedian and blogger Yash Rathi for allegedly making objectionable remarks against Lord Ram during an event in Dehradun on Saturday.
28 Mar 2023
BollywoodIndore: Complaint filed against Taapsee Pannu for hurting religious sentiments
Bollywood actor Taapsee Pannu has landed in trouble.
27 Aug 2022
Delhi PoliceDelhi Police denies permission for stand-up comedian Munawar Faruqui's show
Stand-up comic Munawar Faruqui has run into trouble yet again.
20 Aug 2022
TelanganaTelangana BJP chief calls to boycott Munawar Faruqui's Hyderabad show
Bandi Sanjay Kumar, the chief of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Telangana, issued a call to boycott the performance of the comedian Munawar Faruqui, slated for Saturday in Hyderabad.
07 Jul 2022
Bigg Boss'Bigg Boss OTT 2': List of celebrities reported to participate
As the second season of Bigg Boss OTT is on its way, the names of celebrities who are reportedly taking part in the Hindi reality show are now making the rounds.
22 Jun 2022
Khatron Ke KhiladiWill this OTT platform stream 'Khatron Ke Khiladi' Season 12?
The 12th season of the reality show Khatron Ke Khiladi is set to arrive on July 2 on ColorsTV.
18 Jun 2022
Kangana RanautHere's why Munawar Faruqui exited 'Khatron Ke Khiladi 12'
Stand-up comedian and Lock Upp Season 1 winner, Munawar Faruqui, has reportedly dropped out of Khatron Ke Khiladi Season 12.
11 Jun 2022
Rohit Shetty'Khatron Ke Khiladi-12': How much are Jannat, Rubina, others charging?
The reality show Khatron Ke Khiladi, hosted by filmmaker Rohit Shetty, is coming back for its 12th season!
28 May 2022
Rohit ShettyRohit Shetty's 'Khatron Ke Khiladi' Season 12: Meet the contestants
The reality show Khatron Ke Khiladi, hosted by filmmaker Rohit Shetty, is back for its 12th season!
08 May 2022
ALTBalajiMunawar Faruqui wins 'Lock Upp'; shares views on Payal Rohatgi
Standup comedian Munawar Faruqui has won the first season of Lock Upp, bagging a cash prize of Rs. 20 lakh.
25 Apr 2022
Bollywood'Lock Upp': Saisha Shinde talks facing abuse, backlash upon sharing
On Sunday, Lock Upp hosted the Judgement Day episode, where contestants shared some dark secrets to avoid elimination.
25 Apr 2022
Kangana Ranaut'Lock Upp': Munawar Faruqui reveals close relatives sexually assaulted him
Once again, Lock Upp saw the Judgement Day episode taking place on Sunday, where contestants have to share secrets from their lives in order to save themselves from elimination.
18 Apr 2022
Lock Upp'Lock Upp': Munawar Faruqui's revelation about mother's death shocks everyone
Comedian Munawar Faruqui left everyone teary-eyed with a secret of his life in the recent episode of the reality show Lock Upp.
10 Apr 2022
Kangana Ranaut'Married, have son,' Munawar Faruqui's shocking revelation on 'Lock Upp'
Comedian Munawar Faruqui was one of the most buzzworthy entries to Kangana Ranaut's reality show Lock Upp.
23 Mar 2022
ComedyWho is Nalin Yadav, the co-accused in Munawar Faruqui case?
For comedian Nalin Yadav, life has been riddled with difficulties ever since he was arrested for allegedly hurting religious sentiments last year.
22 Feb 2022
Kangana RanautMunawar Faruqui's participation in Kangana's 'Lock Upp' leaves netizens baffled
Actor Kangana Ranaut is all set to debut as a host in the upcoming reality show Lock Upp.
20 Dec 2021
EntertainmentMunawar Faruqui announces new shows, month after hinting at quitting
Popular comic Munawar Faruqui had made headlines last month after penning an emotional "farewell" note.
07 Dec 2021
HaryanaMunawar Faruqui axed from Gurgaon comedy festival amid threats
Stand-up comic Munawar Faruqui has been removed from the line-up of performers at the Gurgaon Comedy Festival over "public safety concerns."
28 Nov 2021
Entertainment'Hate has won': Munawar Faruqui hints he's quitting comedy
In February this year, the Supreme Court had granted bail to comedian Munawar Faruqui after he was arrested in Madhya Pradesh for allegedly hurting religious sentiments.
26 Mar 2021
Madhya PradeshMunawar Faruqui case co-accused now works as a laborer
Nalin Yadav loved spreading smiles through his comedy shows but an incident earlier this year upended his life, so much so that he is now forced to work as a laborer to make ends meet.
26 Feb 2021
IndiaMunawar Faruqui case: Co-accused Nalin Yadav, Sadakat Khan granted bail
The Madhya Pradesh High Court today granted interim bail to Nalin Yadav and Sadakat Khan, who were last month arrested along with comedian Munawar Faruqui in a case registered against them for allegedly hurting religious sentiments during a comic show in Indore.
11 Feb 2021
Supreme Court Of IndiaMunawar Faruqui is out, four others are still awaiting bail
Last week, the Supreme Court finally granted bail to Munawar Faruqui, a comedian arrested on January 1 in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, for allegedly hurting religious sentiments.
05 Feb 2021
Supreme Court Of IndiaSupreme Court grants interim bail to comedian Munawar Faruqui
The Supreme Court on Friday granted interim bail to stand-up comedian Munawar Faruqui, who was arrested last month for allegedly hurting religious sentiments by mocking Hindu deities.
28 Jan 2021
Amit ShahComedian Munawar Faruqui denied bail by Madhya Pradesh HC
The Madhya Pradesh High Court today rejected the bail applications filed by stand-up comedian Munawar Faruqui and one of his associates Nalin Yadav.
06 Jan 2021
BollywoodMP court denies bail to comedian Munawar Faruqui
An Additional District and Sessions court in Madhya Pradesh has denied bail to comedian Munawar Faruqui and another accused who were booked for passing "indecent" remarks against Hindu deities.
04 Jan 2021
IndiaNo video of Munawar Faruqui insulting Hindu deities, says police
The Indore Police on Sunday said they had no video evidence to prove the allegations that comedian Munawar Faruqui insulted Hindu deities during a recent performance at a cafe in the city.
02 Jan 2021
IndiaComedian Munawar Faruqui booked for allegedly insulting Hindu Gods
The Madhya Pradesh Police has booked Mumbai-based comedian Munawar Faruqui and others for allegedly hurting religious sentiments by making derogatory comments about Hindu deities in Madhya Pradesh's Indore, reports said on Saturday.
