Kunal Nayyar Biography: Wife, Cars, Movies, TV Shows, Children, Instagram, Age, Net Worth

Kunal Nayyar, is a British-Indian actor, best known for his iconic role as Rajesh Koothrappali in the hit CBS series The Big Bang Theory.

Born in London and raised in New Delhi, Kunal‘s journey to stardom began with his move to the United States, where he pursued a degree in business and later earned a Master of Fine Arts in acting.

His breakthrough role in The Big Bang Theory catapulted him to international fame, and he has since appeared in various films.

Profile

• Full name: Kunal Nayyar
• Date of birth: April 30, 1981
• Age: 44 years old
• Gender: Male
• Place of birth: Hammersmith, London, United Kingdom
• Nationality: British-Indian
• Profession: Actor, Voice Artist, Writer
• Height: 5′ 8″ (1.73 m)
• Parents: Rakesh Nayyar (father), Heita Nayyar (mother)
• Siblings: N/A
• Spouse: Neha Kapur
• Children: N/A
• Relationship status: Married
• Religion: Hinduism
• Ethnicity: British-Indian
• Net worth: $5 million

Early Life and Education

Kunal Nayyar, now 44 years old, was born on April 30, 1981, in Hammersmith, London. At the age of four, his family moved to New Delhi, India, where he spent most of his childhood. Kunal attended St. Columba’s School in New Delhi.

In 1999, he moved to the United States to study business at the University of Portland in Oregon. During his time in college, Kunal began acting in plays to make friends and eventually developed a passion for the craft.

He graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Business and later pursued a Master of Fine Arts in Acting from Temple University in Philadelphia.

Personal Life

Kunal Nayyar married model and former Miss India Neha Kapur on December 22, 2011. The couple does not have any children. Kunal‘s personal life is relatively private, but his marriage to Neha has been well-documented in the media.

He is known for his close relationships with his The Big Bang Theory co-stars, often expressing gratitude for the friendships formed during his time on the show.

Career

Kunal Nayyar‘s acting career began with guest appearances on shows like NCIS in 2007. His breakthrough role came when he was cast as Rajesh Koothrappali in The Big Bang Theory in 2007, just a year after graduating from Temple University.

The show ran for 12 seasons, earning Kunal multiple award nominations. He has also appeared in films like Dr. Cabbie (2014), Consumed (2015), and Sweetness in the Belly (2019). Kunal has lent his voice to characters in animated films such as Ice Age: Continental Drift (2012) and Trolls (2016).

Awards

• Screen Actors Guild Award nominations for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series for The Big Bang Theory (2012-2017)
• BAFTA TV Award nomination for Best International Programme for The Big Bang Theory (2013)

Net Worth

Kunal Nayyar‘s net worth is estimated to be around $5 million. His wealth comes from his successful acting career, particularly his role in The Big Bang Theory, where he earned significant amounts per episode.

Social Media

• Instagram: @kunalkarmanayyar
• X: @kunalnayyar

Filmography

• S.C.I.E.N.C.E (2004)
• NCIS (2007)
• The Big Bang Theory (2007-2019)
• Dr. Cabbie (2014)
• The Scribbler (2014)
• Consumed (2015)
• Ice Age: Continental Drift (2012)
• Trolls (2016)
• Trolls World Tour (2020)
• Sweetness in the Belly (2019)
• Think Like a Dog (2020)