Kunal Deshmukh Biography: Children, Age, Net Worth, Siblings, Parents, Height, Wife, Movies

Kunal Deshmukh is an Indian film director and entrepreneur.

He started his career as an assistant director before making his directorial debut with Jannat in 2008, which became a commercial success.

He later directed films such as Tum Mile (2009) and Jannat 2 (2012), among others.

In addition to his work in cinema, Deshmukh expanded into the hospitality industry, founding the fine dining restaurant Trikaya in Pune in 2009.

Profile

• Full Name: Kunal Deshmukh
• Stage Name: Kunal Deshmukh
• Born: March 4, 1982
• Age: 42 years old
• Birthplace: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
• Nationality: Indian
• Occupation: Indian film director and entrepreneur
• Height: Unknown
• Parent: Mr and Mrs Deshmukh
• Siblings: Anup Deshmukh.
• Spouse: Sonali Rattan
• Children: Rudra Deshmukh and Riya Deshmukh.
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $5 million

Early Life And Education

Kunal Deshmukh was born on March 4, 1982, in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, to parents whose names remain private but can be referred to as Mr. and Mrs. Deshmukh.

His father worked in the merchant navy before starting his own shipping business, while his mother was involved in theatre and television. Kunal has one sibling, a brother named Anup Deshmukh. He completed his schooling at Arya Vidya Mandir in Bandra, Mumbai, before attending Jai Hind College for his junior college education.

Kunal further pursued an advertising course at H.R. College in Mumbai and later travelled to the United States to undertake a short diploma course in filmmaking, where he honed his skills in the craft. He is of Maharashtrian ethnicity, and Kunal identifies as Hindu.

Career

Kunal Deshmukh began his career in the film industry as an assistant director on films such as Tumsa Nahin Dekha (2004) and Zeher (2005), working under the guidance of Mohit Suri at Vishesh Films.

In 2006, he decided to focus on writing a script, leading to his directorial debut with Jannat (2008). The romantic thriller, which starred Emraan Hashmi, was a commercial success and marked the beginning of Deshmukh’s established career in the film industry.

Following the success of Jannat, Deshmukh directed Tum Mile (2009), inspired by the tragic 2005 Mumbai floods. The film, starring Emraan Hashmi and Soha Ali Khan, explored the emotional and dramatic aftermath of the floods.

He went on to direct Jannat 2 (2012) and Raja Natwarlal (2014), which, despite mixed critical reviews, demonstrated his ability to engage audiences with compelling narratives and memorable performances.

In addition to his filmmaking career, Deshmukh ventured into the hospitality industry by opening Trikaya, a fine-dining restaurant in Pune, in 2009. This venture allowed him to blend his creative talents with his passion for culinary arts.

More recently, Deshmukh directed Shiddat (2021), a romantic drama that received positive reviews for its storytelling. He is preparing for the release of Diler, set for 2025, further cementing his reputation as a versatile director in the Indian film industry.

Social Media

• Instagram handle: @kunaldeshmukh1
• Facebook handle: Kunal Deshmukh
• Twitter handle: @kunal_deshmukh

Personal Life

Kunal Deshmukh, the Indian film director and restaurateur, is married to Sonali Rattan. The couple began dating in 2013, following the release of his film Jannat 2, and they got married in a private ceremony in 2015. Together, they have two children: a son Rudra and a daughter Riya.

Filmography

• Jannat (2008)
• Tum Mile (2009)
• Jannat 2 (2012)
• Raja Natwarlal (2014)
• Shiddat (2021)
• Upcoming: Jannat 3 (2026)
• Tum Mile 2 (2026)

Net Worth

Kunal Deshmukh’s net worth is estimated to be around $5 million. His wealth is largely derived from his successful career as a film director in Bollywood, with notable films such as Jannat and Shiddat contributing significantly to his earnings. His venture into the restaurant industry has further bolstered his financial success.