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Annu Awasthi Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated October 3, 2026 • 2 min read

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Date of birth15 August 1971

Age48 (as reported in 2019)

BirthplaceSumerpur, Unnao, Uttar Pradesh, India

ProfessionBusinessman, Actor

NationalityIndian

Marital statusMarried

SpouseSeema Awasthi

FamilySon - Manas Awasthi; Daughter - Vanshika Awasthi; Father - Jatashankar Awasthi; Mother - Vidya Devi Awasthi; Four siblings

Annu Awasthi Biography

Annu Awasthi is an Indian businessman-turned-performer from Uttar Pradesh who gained widespread attention for a viral audio invitation in 2019. He has run/

Early life and background
Anup “Annu” Awasthi was born on 15 August 1971 in Sumerpur, Unnao, in Uttar Pradesh. Raised in a family headed by his father Jatashankar Awasthi, who worked for the government, and his mother Vidya Devi Awasthi, Annu grew up in the region and later made Kanpur his hometown. He struggled academically, completing education up to the ninth grade after repeated attempts at high school examinations over a number of years.

Career
Annu’s working life began in humble settings. In 1996 he sold medicines door-to-door in Kanpur. A year later he married Seema Awasthi, and in 1998 he launched a small business dealing in used cars in Kanpur’s Lajpat Nagar area under the name Curfew Car Bazaar. Over time he developed interests beyond commerce, cultivating a passion for collection of luxury cars and bikes.

Public profile
Awasthi’s public profile rose considerably in 2019 when an audio recording in which he invited relatives to his son’s janeu nimantran in a distinctive Kanpuria style spread widely on social media. The viral clip brought him broad recognition and led to further opportunities in entertainment.

He created a YouTube channel titled “Annu Awasthi Kanpur Se” in 2017, which attracted a substantial audience. He has also appeared on television; in 2019 he performed in the popular Indian sitcom Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain! in the role of Mama Ji, associated with the character Manmohan Tiwari. Awasthi performs live appearances in several cities including Kanpur, Lucknow, Noida and Delhi, and has developed a diverse fan base.

Personal life and family
Annu married Seema Awasthi in 1997. The couple have two children: a son, Manas Awasthi, and a daughter, Vanshika Awasthi. He is one of five siblings. His marriage followed a period when Seema’s family was initially hesitant because of his limited formal education; the couple ultimately wed after an extended effort to gain approval.

Interests and public image
Known for his fondness for expensive vehicles, Annu collects luxury cars and bikes. The available information also notes that he owns a substantial collection of automatic weapons, which he has said are connected to the nature of his business. His fans, who span a wide age range, are particularly vocal in showing appreciation—many, it is reported, present him with goggles as tokens of affection.

Latest updates
By 2019 Annu had become a recognizable local personality through social media and television appearances. His YouTube channel and live shows continue to support his visibility among audiences in northern India.

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Recent Work

YouTube channel: Annu Awasthi Kanpur Se

Launched a personal YouTube channel and grew a subscriber base through regional content.

2017
Television appearance: Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain!

Acted as Mama Ji alongside the character Manmohan Tiwari.

2019
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Career Highlights

  1. Started Curfew Car Bazaar, a used-car business in Kanpur (1998)
  2. Viral audio invitation that increased his public profile (2019)
  3. Created a YouTube channel and performed on television
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