The popular British actor, Kunal Nayyar gained wide recognition when he portrayed the character of ‘Raj Koothrappali’ in the popular sitcom, The Big Bang Theory. In his more than a decade long career, Kunal has appeared in several movies and shows. Kunal also voiced the character of ‘Vijay’ in the American sitcom, Sanjay and Craig. In 2021, Kunal was nominated for Best Supporting Actor for his role in the series, Criminal: UK.
Kunal Nayyar was the third-highest-paid television star in 2015 and 2018. One of the most popular British actors, Kunal is estimated to have around 45 million dollars in net worth. Talking about his personal life, Kunal married former beauty queen, Neha Kapur. Do you know that Kunal’s wife, Neha, is as popular as the actor in the entertainment world? So let us read to find out who Kunal Nayyar’s wife, Neha Kapu is.
Born in New Delhi to a Punjabi family, Neha is a trained classical dancer. Kunal Nayyar’s wife, Neha, is a former beauty queen. She was crowned Miss India in 2006 and represented India at the Miss Universe pageant. She even made it to the semifinals.
The stunning Neha Kapur has always had a keen interest in fashion, and she pursued it as her passion. She earned her bachelor’s degree in fashion design from Delhi’s Pearl Academy. Neha once stated how her parents supported her dreams and never questioned them. In her words:
“They always inspire me to leave no stone unturned and achieve all of my dreams. They were my support system through all of it and they still are.”
Kunal Kapur’s gorgeous wife, Neha Kapur, is also a popular name in the modelling world. She has worked with some well-known brands and designers. She has also graced the covers of Harper Bazaar India, Vogue India and Femina. Apart from walking the ramps and being featured on the covers of popular magazines, Neha has also been featured in advertisement brands like Red Tape, Sunsilk, Pantaloons, and many more.
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After her fair stint in the fashion world, Kunal Nayyar’s wife, Neha Kapur, launched her own luxury fashion brand, Hensley. The brand features luxe fabrics with a mix of both Western and Indian designs, which can be worn on every occasion. In an interview with Vogue, Neha talked about the mixed trends in her brand and said:
“I wanted to put together something that mixed my Eastern sensibility with something that had a kind of storytelling behind it. I wanted it to be not just a classic brand. I wanted it to have that extra niche.”
It was during his visit to India in 2008 that Kunal met Neha for the first time at a bar launch party. It was indeed a case of ‘love at first sight’ for Kunal. In an interview with People magazine, Neha recalled their first meeting and said:
“Kunal was visiting India, and my friend called me, saying, “Oh, this really great guy is visiting from America.” There was a party at a bar, and I saw Kunal dressed all LA, the star; the glasses…”
In their first meeting itself, Kunal and Neha connected with each other. Kunal stayed for nine more days in Delhi, and all those days, they spent a lot of time together. In the same interview with People, Kunal revealed how he bonded with Neha at their first meeting and revealed:
“We talked about our childhoods in New Delhi. Gradually, I think she could tell I was not a creep and she began to open up. There was something beautiful about the rawness of her emotion. I had known her for two hours, and I was getting hooked."
Neha and Kunal were in a long-distance relationship during their dating phase. She lived in Delhi, and he lived in Los Angeles. The couple faced all the highs and lows of their lives by staying miles away from each other.
In 2011, Kunal and Neha got married in their hometown in a traditional Indian style wedding. With 1000 guests and a week-long pre-wedding celebration, the wedding was graced by some of the glamour world's A-listers.
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