Kushal Punjabi | |
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 Kushal Punjabi at the screening of Crazy Cukkad Family in 2015 | |
| Born | 23 April 1977 Bombay, Maharashtra, India |
| Died | 26 December 2019 (aged 42) Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1996–2019 |
| Known for | Kaal Lakshya Ishq Mein Marjaawaan |
Kushal Punjabi (23 April 1977 – 26 December 2019) was an Indian film and television actor. He won the TV reality game show Zor Ka Jhatka: Total Wipeout, the Indian version of US game show Wipeout in February 2011, taking home the prize of ₹50 lakh (equivalent to ₹1.0 crore or US$120,000 in 2023).[1][2]
Punjabi had been in movies such as Farhan Akhtar's Lakshya, Karan Johar's Kaal, UTV's Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal, and Cinevistaa's Sssshhh.... He had also appeared in a number of television series, most recently in Ishq Mei Marjawan on Colors TV, where he plays an advocate. In addition, he has participated in several reality shows, including Fear Factor, Mr. & Miss TV, Paisa Bhari Padega, Nautica Navigators Challenge, Ek Se Badhkar Ek, and Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa.
He had been a professional modern jazz and hip hop dancer and choreographed the Gladrags Manhunt Megamodel and Mrs. India contests as well as various fashion shows and music videos.[citation needed] He choreographed and directed the 'Star Walk' Fashion event for UMEED (a NGO for children).
- ^ "Kushal Punjabi Wins Zor Ka Jhatka". NDTV Movies. 26 February 2011. Archived from the original on 14 July 2011. Retrieved 2 January 2021.
- ^ "Kushal Punjabi wins 'Zor Ka Jhatka'". The Times of India. 26 February 2011. Retrieved 2 January 2021.