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Kunal Khemu Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated October 5, 2026 • 3 min read

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Date of birth25 May 1983

Age41 Years (as of 2024)

BirthplaceSrinagar, Jammu & Kashmir, India

ProfessionActor

NationalityIndian

Marital statusMarried

SpouseSoha Ali Khan

FamilyDaughter: Inaaya Naumi Kemmu; Father: Ravi Kemmu; Mother: Jyoti Kemmu; Sister: Karishma Khemu; Grandfather: Moti Lal Kemmu

Kunal Khemu Biography

Kunal Khemu is an Indian actor who began as a child performer on television and in films, later transitioning to lead roles and, most recently, to film asa

Early life and background

Kunal Khemu was born on 25 May 1983 in Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir, into a Kashmiri Pandit family. His family later settled in Mumbai, where he grew up and completed his schooling at Niranjanlal Dalmia High School. He went on to graduate from Amity University, Noida. The son of actor Ravi Kemmu and Jyoti Kemmu, Kunal also counts playwright Moti Lal Kemmu among his close relatives.

Kunal showed an early interest in performance. He acted in school and college theatre, winning awards for his stage work, and established himself as a child performer on television before making the jump to films.

Career

Kunal’s screen career began as a young actor. He appeared on the Doordarshan series Gul Gulshan Gulfaam in 1987 and made his film debut as a child in Sir (1993). Through the 1990s he was a familiar face in popular films, appearing in titles such as Raja Hindustani, Zakhm, Bhai and Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke. At 14 he stepped back from acting to focus on his studies, returning later to pursue the craft professionally.

As an adult, his first lead role came in Mahesh Bhatt’s Kalyug (2005), a film that marked his transition from child actor to leading man. Over the years he continued to work in Hindi cinema across a range of genres. In addition to acting, Kunal expanded his filmmaking interests and made his directorial debut with the feature Madgaon Express, which is listed as a 2024 project. His work behind the camera received recognition when he won the Best Directorial Debut award for Madgaon Express at the 25th International Indian Film Academy Awards in March 2025.

Public profile

Kunal is known for a compact physical presence—approximately 1.68 m (5'6") in height and 65 kg (143 lbs) in weight—with dark brown eyes and black hair. He has spoken of personal interests such as travel and cooking. Kunal follows a non-vegetarian diet. He also has tattoos, including a depiction of Lord Shiva on his leg and an inscription of Om Namah Shivaya on his back.

His personal life has been of interest to the public. Kunal met actress Soha Ali Khan while working on films together and the two married on 25 January 2015. The couple has a daughter, Inaaya Naumi Kemmu. Kunal’s in-laws include well-known figures from Indian film and sport: Sharmila Tagore and Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi are among his extended family by marriage.

Lifestyle and preferences

Kunal has named favourites across food, film and sport: dishes such as rogan josh and desserts like creme brulee; Bollywood titles that shaped his tastes; and sporting loyalties that include cricket and football. He has been associated with vehicles such as a Volkswagen Touareg and an MV Agusta 1090 motorcycle. Reported earnings per film and an estimated net worth are included in some profiles but are financial estimates rather than official disclosures.

Latest updates

As of the most recent information in this profile, Kunal Khemu received the Best Directorial Debut award at the 25th International Indian Film Academy Awards for Madgaon Express. He continues to be active in films and filmmaking.

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Madgaon Express

Feature film marking Kunal Khemu's directorial debut; won Best Directorial Debut at the 25th International Indian Film Academy Awards.

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Career Highlights

  1. Child actor on Doordarshan series Gul Gulshan Gulfaam (1987)
  2. Film debut as a child in Sir (1993)
  3. First lead role in Kalyug (2005)
  4. Made directorial debut with Madgaon Express (2024) and won Best Directorial Debut at the 25th IIFA Awards
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kunal Khemu born?

Kunal Khemu was born on 25 May 1983.

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Kunal Khemu is publicly listed as married to Soha Ali Khan.