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Faruqui: School at 11, Survivor's Journey
23 Apr
Summary
- Munawar Faruqui left school at age 11 due to loss and financial hardship.
- He began working daily at age 9, dedicating 12-14 hours to labor.
- His father discouraged him from driving, fearing he'd become a driver.
Stand-up comedian Munawar Faruqui, known for winning Bigg Boss 17 and Lock Upp, shared details of his difficult upbringing. Parental loss and severe financial hardship led him to leave school at the age of 11. From the tender age of 9, Faruqui has been working 12-14 hours daily to support his family, a responsibility he recognized early on.
He recounted how his father, a driver for over three decades, actively discouraged him from learning to drive. This was not out of malice, but a fear that his son would end up in the same profession. Faruqui also described witnessing domestic violence and the negative impact of alcohol production near his childhood home, which instilled in him a strong aversion to substance abuse.
