Kushal Punjabi was an Indian actor, director, model and dancer. He is known for starring in the Bollywood films “Lakshya” (2004), “Kaal” (2005) and “Salaam-e-Ishq” (2007).
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Kushal Punjabi was born on Friday, 23 April 1982 (age at the time of death was 37 years) in Mumbai. His zodiac sign was Taurus.
Kushal Punjabi in childhood
Kushal was active in sports since childhood. He used to participate in cycling, skating, dancing, football, athletics and swimming during his school and college days. After completing his graduation, Kushal did a bartending course and also worked as a bartender for some time. After this he worked as a purser in Jet Airways. Before acting and modeling, Kushal also worked as a life insurance agent and financial advisor in Dubai.
Physical Appearance
Height (Approx): 5′ 10″
Hair Color: Black
Eye colour: brown
Family, Caste and Wife
Kushal belongs to a Sindhi family. His father, Captain VJ Punjabi (Karachi), was an Indian Naval personnel. His mother’s name is Priya Punjabi (Hyderabadi). He had two sisters Reena and Monisha.
Kushal Punjabi with his father
Kushal Punjabi with his mother
Kushal Punjabi with his sisters
Kushal was married to Audrey Dolhen (European). The two were blessed with a son, Kiyan.
Kushal Punjabi with his wife
Kushal Punjabi with his son Kiyan
Kushal Punjabi with his wife and son
livelihood
Kaushal started his career as a model and dancer. As a dancer, she had choreographed many competitions like Gladrags Manhunt Mega Model Contest and Mrs. India Contest. She also directed and choreographed the ‘Star Walk’ fashion event for an NGO named Umeed. She made her television debut in 1995 in the TV series “A Mouthful of Skye”. After this, he did a short film “Bomage”. In 1997 he acted in the music video of Shweta Shetty’s pop song “Deewane Toh Deewane Hai”.
He worked in many popular TV serials like Love Marriage, Don, Zindagi Vince, #LoveBytes, Kya Haal Mister Panchal, Sajan Re Phir Jhooth Mat Bolo and Ishq Mein Marjawan. He also acted in several episodic roles in TV series like “CID,” “Shssh…Phir Koi Hai,” and “Adaalat.”
skilled punjabi in court
In 2011, he won the reality TV game show “Zor Ka Jhatka: Total Wipeout”, the Indian version of the US game show Wipeout, and won a cash prize of Rs. 5 million. Kushal was also a part of many reality shows like “Mr.” And Miss TV,”Fear Factor,”Fun on the Run,”Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa Season 7.”
Kushal Punjabi performing in Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa
He was a part of Bollywood films “Lakshya,” “Kaal,” “Salaam-e-Ishq” and “Crazy Kakkar Family.” In 2017, Kushal made his directorial debut with the short film “The Gift”.
Apart from acting and dancing, he was also an adventure sports teacher. He used to teach people various water sports including scuba diving and water boarding.
Death
Kaushal Punjabi committed suicide on 26 December 2019 at around 11 pm. He was found hanging at his residence in Pali Hill, Bandra, Mumbai. Police have found a suicide note from him, in which it is written that no one is responsible for his death. Reportedly, he was going through separation from his wife and was also suffering from depression. Television actor Karanvir Bohra announced the news of Kushal’s death on social media. he has written
Your demise has completely shaken me. I am still in denial, Kushal Punjabi. I know you’re in a happier place, but this is unfathomable. The way you lived your life really inspired me in many ways… but little did I know. Dancing, fitness, off-road biking, fatherhood and to top it all off, your enthusiasm, your smiling face, your cheerful nature, your warmth, it was all so simple. I will miss you so much #Kushlani. You will always be remembered as a man who lived life to the fullest.”
https://www.instagram.com/p/B6jSjkHAUBt/
Favourite Things
- Films: I Am Sam (2001), Sholay (1975), Dil Chahta Hai (2001)
- Travel Destination: Mauritius
Facts/General Knowledge
- Kushal was fond of dancing, watching movies, reading and riding a bike.
- He loved traveling and doing adventure sports.
- He was a professional modern jazz and hip-hop dancer. He worked as a choreographer and trainer in Shiamak Davar’s Dance Institute.
- Kushal often smoked and drank alcohol at various events.
- He was a fitness enthusiast and went to the gym every day.
- During an interview, Kushal had revealed that if he had not been an actor, he would have been a pilot.
- He was an avid animal lover and had a pet cat, Pinkypaw Punjabi, and two pet dogs, Mr. Snuggles and Mr. Gizmo.
Kushal Punjabi with his pet dogs
- Kushal was featured on the cover of Tri-City Calling magazine.
Kushal Punjabi on the cover of Tri-City Calling magazine
- He had four tattoos on his body; He has a Ganesha tattoo on his right shoulder, his son’s name on his left arm, a mask on his left bicep and another tattoo on his back.
Kushal Punjabi’s tattoos
- His family and friends fondly called him Kush. His friends also called him Dancing Daddy and Biker Boy.
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