Rahul Dua, the renowned Indian stand-up comedian and actor, rose to prominence in 2021 through his participation in Netflix’s Comedy Premier League, representing the team “Naazuk Nevles.”
Early Life and Education
Rahul Dua, presently 31 years old (born in 1992), hails from Ludhiana, Punjab, India. He completed his schooling at Sacred Heart Convent School in Ludhiana before pursuing engineering at Thapar University in Patiala, specializing in Electronics and Communication. Showing an inclination towards further studies, he successfully cleared the CAT entrance test and secured admission to the Faculty of Management Studies in Delhi, earning a master’s degree in Business Administration with specializations in Finance and Marketing.
Physical Attributes
- Height: Approximately 5′ 10″
- Hair Color: Black
- Eye Color: Black
Family
Rahul Dua belongs to a Punjabi family in Ludhiana, Chandigarh.
Parents & Siblings:
His father, Dr. Kirti Dua, served as a professor at the Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (GADVASU). Unfortunately, his father passed away in June 2020 due to COVID-19. His mother, Geeta Dua, works as a teacher at Sat Paul Mittal School, Ludhiana. Rahul has a younger brother named Sidharth Dua.
Personal Life
In October 2020, Rahul Dua got engaged to Nidhi Tyagi, a corporate professional, and they tied the knot in the same year.
Career
Corporate Endeavors:
During his Bachelor of Technology program, Rahul interned at Motorola Solutions, Gurgaon, and later at Nokia. Afterward, he worked as a management trainee at Citibank India and eventually joined Star India Private Limited as an Assistant Manager.
Stand-Up Comedy Journey:
While working at Star TV, Rahul discovered his passion for stand-up comedy and began performing at open mic nights in Connaught Place, New Delhi. His paid gigs led him to transition from investment banking to stand-up comedy. He participated in Amazon’s Comicstaan in 2018, securing the runner-up position. Subsequently, he appeared in Amazon Prime’s “Rahul Dua Specials” and “Kiski Sarkar,” along with other comedy-reality shows like “Amazon Funnies – 10 Minute Stand-Ups” and “Comedy Premier League.” In 2023, he took over as the host of Shark Tanks Season 2.
Controversy
Criticism for Mocking Dentists and Physiotherapists
In 2021, Rahul Dua faced backlash for a stand-up comedy video on Instagram where he ridiculed dentists and physiotherapists. Following criticism from netizens, including professionals from these fields, Dua deleted the controversial video and issued an apology.
Achievements
- 2016: NDTV Rising Stars of Comedy winner
- 2016: Comedy Central Chuckle Hunt winner
- 2018: Runner-up on Comicstaan
Net Worth
As of 2023, Rahul Dua’s net worth is estimated to be INR 85 Lakhs by several media sources.
Trivia
- Rahul Dua excelled academically, securing top positions in school and college. He was also a merit scholarship holder at Thapar University.
- His hobbies include binge-watching Netflix shows, cooking, reading novels, and painting.
- Initially skeptical, his parents later supported his decision to pursue a career in stand-up comedy.
- He cites Dave Chappelle, James Acaster, and Bill Burr as his favorite comedians.
- During college, he won several prizes in film-making, skits, and ad-making competitions.
- Rahul Dua follows a non-vegetarian diet and often shares humorous videos with his 528K Instagram followers.
