Anup Upadhyay is an Indian actor famous for his comedic roles in TV shows and movies. He gained fame for playing David Mishra, also known as “Chachaji,” in the Hindi comedy series Bhabi Ji Ghar Par Hai! (2015).
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Wiki/Biography
Anup Upadhyay was born on 21 May in Ganj Dundawara, Uttar Pradesh. His zodiac sign is Taurus. He attended Manohar Bhushan Inter College, Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh. He pursued his graduation at University in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh. After graduation, He moved to Delhi and began acting in plays with writer Habib Tanvir. He was part of the Naya Theatre Group for a decade.
Physical Appearance
Height (approx.): 5′ 5″
Hair Colour: Black
Eye Colour: Black
Family
Parents & Siblings
There is not much information about his parents and siblings.
Anup Upadhyay with his parents
Wife & Children
Anup got married to Suniti Upadhyay, a teacher on 30 June 2006. Together, they have a daughter, Anushree.
Anup Upadhyay with his wife and daughter
Career
Television
Anup made his acting debut with the television show Yes Boss in 1999; he was part of the show till 2009 and played the role of Sunny on SAB TV.
Poster of the show ‘Yes Boss’
From 2009 to 2014, he played the role of Chhotu Mama in the television show Lapataganj on SAB TV. In 2014, he played the role of Govardhan Dubey in the television show Neeli Chatri Waale on Zee TV from 2014 to 2016. He acted in the television series ‘Bhabi Ji Ghar Par Hai!’ on &TV and played the role of David Mishra, also known as Chachaji.
Anup Upadhyay as Chachaji in the television show Bhabi Ji Ghar Par Hai!
He was part of the show May I Come In Madam? from 2016 to 2017 on Life OK (now Star Bharat) and played the role of Mr Hitesh/Peon ‘Chedilal.’
Anup Upadhyay in the serial ‘May I Come In Madam’
He played the role of Murarilal Bansal in the television show Jijaji Chhat Par Hai for two years, from 2018 to 2020, on SAB TV.
Anup Upadhyay in the show ‘Jijaji Chhat Par Hai’
In 2020, he acted in the show Excuse Me Maadam, playing the role of Adhbut “Adu” on Star Bharat. He appeared in other television shows including Kulvaddhu (2007) as Sri Mohan Sevak, Bhootwala Serial (2009), Hum Apke Hai In Laws (2013) as Fufaji, Jijaji Chhat Par Koii Hai (2021) as Jaldiram Sharma, and Dancing the Grave (2023) as Shradhananda. In 2023, he became part of the second season of the television series May I Come In Madam?.
Anup Upadhyay in the television show ‘Hum Apke Hai In Laws’ (2013)
Film
Anup debuted in 2003 with the film Main Madhuri Dixit Banna Chahti Hoon in which he played the role of a security guard.
Anup Upadhyay in the film Main Madhuri Dixit Banna Chahti Hoon
In 2005, he played the role of Tiwari’s interviewer in the film Sehar.
Anup Upadhyay in the film ‘Sehar’ (2005)
In 2008, he played the role of a journalist in Chamku and a teacher in Bhootnath.
Anup Upadhyay in the film Bhootnath
In 2010, he was part of the film ‘Na Ghar Ka Na Ghat Ka.’
Awards, Honours, Achievements
- 2018: Best Actor in a Supporting Role at Indian Television Academy Award for the show Jijaji Chhat Par Hai
Anup Upadhyay posing with the Indian Television Academy Award 2018
- 2020: International Iconic Award for the show Bhabi Ji Ghar Par Hai!
Announcement of Anup Upadhyay winning International Iconic Award 2020
- 2021: International Iconic Award
Anup Upadhyay (left) posing with the International Iconic Award 2021
Favourites
- Food: Pav Bhaji, Cheese Tomato Chilly
- Actor(s): Amitabh Bachchan, Emraan Hashmi
- Travel Destination(s): Bangalore, Jammu and Kashmir, Manali
Facts/Trivia
- Anup has worked in theatre for two decades. His two favourite plays are Dekh Rahe Hain Nayan and Agrabazar.
- In an interview, Anup said he does not have an acting background because he is the only actor in his family. He is commonly known for his funny expressions.
- In 2019, he received a nomination for Best Supporting Actor at the Indian Television Academy Awards for his role in Jijaji Chhat Par Hai. He was also nominated for Best Male Comic Actor at the 12th Gold Awards.
Announcement of Anup Upadhyay for Indian Television Academy Award 2019
Anup Upadhyay’s nomination at the 12th Gold Awards
- He has appeared in various TVCs including Paytm and Cherry shoe polish.
- In an interview, he mentioned that his first allowance was 10 paise.
- His first job was with an acting company where he earned Rs. 10 a day as his first wage.
- He shared in an interview that as a child, he stole one rupee from the temple in his house and went to school. He used 50 paise and saved the other 50 paise. When his mother found out, she scolded him.
- He once purchased a lottery ticket and won Rs.20.
- He is a sweet tooth.
