Kunal Nayyar (/kʊˈnɑːlˈnaɪ.ər/,[1]kuu-NAHLNY-ər; born 30 April 1981) is a British-born Indian actor.[2] He gained recognition with his portrayal of the character Raj Koothrappali on the CBS sitcom The Big Bang Theory (2007–2019), and voiced Vijay on the Nickelodeon animated sitcom Sanjay and Craig (2013–2016). He was nominated for Best Supporting Actor at the 2021 British Academy Television Awards for his role in Criminal: UK.
Forbes listed him as the world's third-highest-paid television actor in 2015 and 2018, with earnings of US$20 million and US$23.5 million, respectively.[3][4] His current net worth is estimated to be $45 million.[5]
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KunalNayyar (/kʊˈnɑːl ˈnaɪ.ər/, kuu-NAHL NY-ər; born 30 April 1981) is a British-born Indian actor. He gained recognition with his portrayal of the character...
represented India at the Miss Universe 2006 pageant. She is married to KunalNayyar. Kapur was born in New Delhi to a Punjabi Hindu family. She learned classical...
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Helberg, KunalNayyar, Jim Parsons, and Melissa Rauch Nominated People's Choice Award Favorite TV Bromance Shared with Jim Parsons, KunalNayyar, and Simon...
owner of Mr. Dinkles. Ron Funches as Cooper, a hip giraffe-like Troll. KunalNayyar as Guy Diamond, a glittery, naked Troll with a highly auto-tuned voice...
(with Gwen Stefani, James Corden, Ron Funches, Walt Dohrn, Icona Pop and KunalNayyar) "Get Back Up Again" BPI: Silver "The Sound of Silence" "I'm Coming Out...
Mintz-Plasse, Icona Pop, Anderson .Paak, Ron Funches, Kenan Thompson, KunalNayyar and Dohrn reprise their voice roles from previous films, with newcomers...
parents died of drugs. Dakota Fanning as Lilly Abdal Wunmi Mosaku as Amina KunalNayyar as Dr. Robin Sathi Yahya Abdul-Mateen II as Aziz Abdul Nasser Estad Tewfik...
million per episode, as well as more backend money. Simon Helberg and KunalNayyar negotiated together, separate from Galecki, Parsons and Cuoco's negotiations...
coworkers with Howard Wolowitz (Simon Helberg) and Rajesh Koothrappali (KunalNayyar). In season 10, Sheldon moves across the hall with his girlfriend Amy...
for a Season 5 episode. Rajesh Ramayan Koothrappali, PhD (portrayed by KunalNayyar; seasons 1–12) is Howard Wolowitz's best friend. Often called "Raj" by...
"Ex-Girlfriend" 2013 Who Gets the Last Laugh? — Field producer Episode: "KunalNayyar / Bill Bellamy / Jeff Dye" 2014 Deadbeat Sports Commentator Episode:...
January 12, 2023. D'Alessandro, Anthony (April 19, 2021). "Paul Dano & KunalNayyar Buckle Up For Netflix Adam Sandler Movie 'Spaceman'". Deadline Hollywood...
Craig does not like to be called just a pet. Vijay Patel (voiced by KunalNayyar) is Sanjay's father and owns a clearance store in the neighborhood. He...
Renck (director); Colby Day (screenplay); Adam Sandler, Carey Mulligan, KunalNayyar, Lena Olin, Isabella Rossellini, Paul Dano Megamind vs. the Doom Syndicate...
Excitation" (aired May 24, 2010). In the episode, Raj Koothrappali (KunalNayyar) and Howard Wolowitz (Simon Helberg) find Amy through an online dating...
"To Kill a Robot" 2017 Drop the Mic Herself Episode: "Mayim Bialik vs. KunalNayyar / Ashley Tisdale vs. Nick Lachey" 2020 Celebrity Show-Off Herself Host...
on Twitter by several of the cast members including Melissa Rauch and KunalNayyar. Laurie Metcalf reprised her role as Sheldon's mother Mary in episodes...
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