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Anup Upadhyay (Comedian) Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated September 4, 2026 • 6 min read

Quick Info

Date of birth21 May

BirthplaceGanj Dundawara, Uttar Pradesh

ProfessionActor, Comedian

NationalityIndian

Marital statusMarried

SpouseSuniti Upadhyay

FamilyDaughter - Anushree

Anup Upadhyay (Comedian) Biography

Indian actor and seasoned theatre performer known for comic roles on television and in films. Recognized for David Mishra “Chachaji” on Bhabi Ji Ghar Par H

Early life and background
Anup Upadhyay was born on 21 May in Ganj Dundawara, Uttar Pradesh. He completed his schooling at Manohar Bhushan Inter College in Bareilly and later attended a university in Allahabad. After finishing his graduation he moved to Delhi, where he began working in theatre alongside playwright Habib Tanvir and spent a decade with the Naya Theatre Group. Those early years established a foundation in stage acting that would shape his approach to performance.

Career
Upadhyay built a long career as a character actor, often appearing in comic roles across theatre, television and film. He worked in theatre for about twenty years and counted plays such as Dekh Rahe Hain Nayan and Agrabazar among his favourites from that period. His screen debut on television came with the sitcom Yes Boss (1999–2009) on SAB TV, where he played the character Sunny. He moved between small-screen work and films, taking early screen roles including a security guard in the 2003 film Main Madhuri Dixit Banna Chahti Hoon and appearances in Sehar (2005), Chamku (2008) and Bhootnath (2008).

On television he became a familiar face through a steady stream of supporting and comic characters. From 2006 to 2011 he performed various parts in the SAB TV series F.I.R., and between 2009 and 2014 he portrayed Chhotu Mama in the show Lapataganj. He joined Neeli Chatri Waale as Govardhan Dubey from 2014 to 2016 and in 2015 began playing David Mishra, popularly called Chachaji, on the Hindi comedy series Bhabi Ji Ghar Par Hai! on &TV—one of the roles that brought him broad recognition.

Upadhyay continued to appear regularly in comedy series: he played Mr Hitesh/Peon Chedilal in May I Come In Madam? (2016–2017) on Life OK, and Murarilal Bansal in Jijaji Chhat Par Hai from 2018 to 2020 on SAB TV. His television work in 2020 included the role of Adhbut “Adu” in Excuse Me Maadam on Star Bharat. In 2021 he was seen as Jaldiram Sharma in Jijaji Chhat Par Koii Hai, and in 2023 he appeared in Dancing the Grave as Shradhananda and in the second season of May I Come In Madam?. He has also featured in shows such as Kulvaddhu (2007), Bhootwala Serial (2009), Hum Apke Hai In Laws (2013) and Na Ghar Ka Na Ghat Ka (2010).

Awards and recognition
Upadhyay has received industry recognition for his supporting work. He won the Best Actor in a Supporting Role award at the Indian Television Academy Awards in 2018 for Jijaji Chhat Par Hai. In 2019 he received nominations that included Best Actor in a Supporting Role at the Indian Television Academy Awards and Best Actor in Comic Role (Male) at the 12th Gold Awards for his performance in Jijaji Chhat Par Hai. He was also the recipient of International Iconic Awards in 2020 and 2021.

Public profile
Beyond television and film, Upadhyay has appeared in television commercials for brands such as Paytm and Cherry shoe polish. He is noted for his comic timing and expressive face, qualities that have made him a regular presence in Hindi-language comedy. His physical profile listed in public sources gives his height as approximately 165 cm (5'5"), with black hair and black eyes.

Personal life
Anup Upadhyay is married to Suniti Upadhyay, a teacher; the couple wed on 30 June 2006 and have a daughter named Anushree. He considers Mumbai his hometown and holds Indian nationality. Publicly shared personal recollections include anecdotes about early pocket money and first salaries from his days in acting troupes.

Latest updates
In recent years Upadhyay maintained a steady presence on television, returning in 2023 to the second season of May I Come In Madam? and appearing in the series Dancing the Grave. He continues to work in comedy roles across TV serials and occasional film appearances.
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Recent Work

May I Come In Madam? (Season 2)

Appeared in the second season of the show in 2023.

2023
Dancing the Grave

Portrayed Shradhananda in the 2023 series.

2023
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Career Highlights

  1. Worked in theatre for around twenty years and spent a decade with Naya Theatre Group
  2. Television debut on Yes Boss as Sunny
  3. Played David Mishra "Chachaji" on Bhabi Ji Ghar Par Hai! (2015)
  4. Won Best Actor in a Supporting Role at Indian Television Academy Awards (2018) for Jijaji Chhat Par Hai
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Anup Upadhyay (Comedian) born?

21 May

What is Anup Upadhyay (Comedian) known for?

Actor, Comedian

What is Anup Upadhyay (Comedian)’s marital status?

Married

Who is Anup Upadhyay (Comedian) married to?

Suniti Upadhyay