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Junaiz VP is an Indian YouTuber. He is known for participating in the Asianet Malayalam Bigg Boss Season 5 (2023), where he emerged as the second runner-up.
Wiki/Biography
Junaiz VP was born in Kannur, Kerala, India. Jaunaiz pursued a graduation degree. After pursuing his undergraduate degree, Junaiz started working in a finance company in Bengaluru. Later, he pursued a post-graduation degree.
Physical Appearance
Height (approx.): 5′ 7″
Hair Colour: Black
Eye Colour: Black
Family
Parents & Siblings
In an interview, Junaiz talked about her parents and revealed that when he was eight months old infant, his mother was murdered by his father. Junaiz explained,
My mother died when I was eight months old. There is a problem between mom and dad. Then he took something in his hand and threw it at her. Mother died in that throw. And you know, all the legal stuff that can happen in a house if you have an incident.”
Junaiz, during an interview, said that he was brought up by his maternal uncle and elder brother. He said,
After Umma’s death, Umma’s brother and my elder brother took care of me. I have never known the downside of not having parents. My thoughts and ideas come from my experiences.”
Wife
Junaiz VP is unmarried.
Religion
Junaiz VP follows Islam.
Career
In 2021, Junaiz started a self-titled YouTube channel where he shared funny short videos. He has more than 1.2 million subscribers on YouTube. He also shares short videos on Instagram. He has more than 314K followers on Instagram. In an interview, Junaiz talked about the initial days of his career as a YouTuber and said,
In the beginning only small funny videos were done. Actually, I’m not that big of a joker. I am a person who loves to read books. It was only when my videos started getting acceptance from the audience that I decided to be a little more responsible. That’s how critical videos are decided through satire. The character of Amina also came from it. I am trying to communicate my rights and wrongs. The aim was to satirize those who espoused reactionary ideas through comedy. I understand that the audience liked it.”
In 2023, Junaiz made his television debut with Bigg Boss Malayalam Season 5; the reality show aired on the Asianet channel and premiered on Disney+ Hotstar.
During the grand finale of the reality show on 2 July 2023, Junaiz VP emerged as the second runner-up. Akhi Marar won the show, while the first runner-up position was secured by Reneesha Rahiman.
Facts/Trivia
- He is popularly known as ‘Mallu Don.’
- Junaiz follows a non-vegetarian diet.
- In October 2021, Junaiz left his job at a financial company in Bengaluru to pursue a full-time career as a YouTuber.
- In his leisure time, he likes to read novels.