• Name: Gaurav Kapoor
• Date of Birth: November 30, 1987 (Age 36)
• Education: Masters in Fashion Management
• Religion: Hinduism
• Nationality: Indian
• Profession: Stand-up Comedian, YouTuber
• Hometown: Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India

Physical Appearance:

• Height: 5 feet 4 inches
• Weight: Approximately 65 kg
• Eye Color: Black
• Hair Color: Black

Family:

• Father: Yugal Kapoor
• Mother: Sunita Kapoor
• Marital Status: Married
• Spouse: Shreya Sharma
• Siblings:
  • Brothers: Prateek Kapoor, Kritik Kapoor
  • Sister: Kritika Kapoor

Favorites:

• Food: Non-Vegetarian

Education

Gaurav completed his Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from Maharaja Agrasen College, Delhi University (2007 - 2010) and then pursued a Master's in Fashion Management from the National Institute of Fashion Technology (2011 - 2013).

Career:

Before transitioning into stand-up comedy, Gaurav worked as a journalist at Asian News International (ANI) and My Mobile Magazine. He then shifted to the retail industry, working as a Retail Planner for Reliance Brands Limited and later as an Assistant Manager for Celio and Pantaloons.

Gaurav began his stand-up comedy career in 2015, performing at various open mic events in Mumbai. With time, he honed his skills and won several competitions, such as Chalta Hai, Big Mic, and Buzz Off. His big break came when he opened for renowned comedians like Vir Das and Russell Peters. Gaurav also launched his YouTube channel, which quickly gained popularity. As of October 2023, his main channel, Gaurav Kapoor, boasts over 1.26 million subscribers and 272 million views. He also runs a second channel, Gaurav Kapoor Vlogs, with over 400,000 subscribers and 126 million views.

Interesting Facts:

• Gaurav occasionally consumes alcohol.

• He participated in the SSB exams but was unsuccessful.
• He was featured in the Amazon Funnies series, which highlighted 14 prominent Indian stand-up comedians.
• Despite facing severe backlash for jokes about Royal Enfield Bullet motorcycles, Gaurav responded with humor, releasing a video titled Royal Enfield Joke & Internet Hate in October 2017, encouraging viewers to attend his live shows.

Controversy:

In April 2017, Gaurav faced intense trolling after making jokes about Royal Enfield Bullet motorcycles and their riders. The backlash led to the cancellation of some of his shows. Instead of reacting negatively, Gaurav responded with his comedic skills, releasing a humorous video addressing the situation later that year.