Bollywood actor Kunal Khemu began his career as a child artist at the tender age of 4. Born on May 25, 1983, into a Kashmiri Pandit family, he is set to turn 42 years old on May 25, 2025. On his birthday, let’s take a look at some key highlights of his journey.
Started Acting at Age 4
Kunal began his acting career in 1987 with the Doordarshan TV serial ‘Gul Gulshan Gulfaam’, which was shot in Jammu and Kashmir. At the age of 10, in 1993, he got the opportunity to work alongside Pooja Bhatt and Naseeruddin Shah in the film ‘Sir’.

Notable Child Artist Roles
As a child actor, Kunal was also seen in several memorable films like:
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- Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke
- Bhai
- Zakhm
- Dushman
- Raja Hindustani
His performances were widely appreciated, and he gained recognition for his talent at a young age.
New Beginning with ‘Kalyug’
After gaining popularity as a child actor, Kunal made his debut as a lead actor in 2005 with the film ‘Kalyug’. He later appeared in several successful films, including:
- Golmaal 3
- Golmaal Again
- Dhol
- Go Goa Gone
- Malang
Despite his strong acting skills, he didn’t achieve the same level of stardom as a lead actor that he enjoyed during his childhood career. However, his comic timing and performances have been appreciated by audiences.
Debut as a Director
Kunal also stepped into direction with the film ‘Madgaon Express’, marking another milestone in his creative journey.
Love Story with Saif Ali Khan’s Sister
Kunal met Soha Ali Khan, sister of Saif Ali Khan, on the sets of the film ‘Dhoondte Reh Jaaoge’. Their friendship blossomed into love while working together on the movie ‘99’. The couple dated for seven years and lived together in a live-in relationship before tying the knot in January 2015.
They now have a daughter named Inaaya Naumi Khemu. Kunal is not just a talented actor but also a loving father and husband. In an interview, Soha once revealed that Kunal is a supportive husband who actively helps with household chores.
Happy Birthday, Kunal Khemu!