★ HOW OLD IS KUNAL NAYYAR?
Kunal Nayyar is 45 years old, born April 30, 1981 in IN · Taurus.
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About
Kunal Nayyar made Raj Koothrappali a defining character on The Big Bang Theory, the CBS sitcom that ran for over a decade. Born in India and raised in the UK, he became one of TV's highest-paid actors by the mid-2010s. He's also voiced animated characters and earned a BAFTA nomination for his role in Criminal: UK. Taurus energy: steady, reliable presence across a 12-year hit show.
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Biography
Kunal Nayyar built his fame on a single role: Raj Koothrappali, the Indian-American astrophysicist on The Big Bang Theory, which aired from 2007 to 2019. That sitcom made him a household name and cemented his place in TV history. Beyond the main series, he voiced Vijay Patel on the Nickelodeon animated show Sanjay and Craig, expanding his range across live-action and animation. His break into prestige drama came with Criminal: UK, the Netflix anthology series where he played Sandeep Singh—a performance that earned him a nomination for Best Supporting Actor at the 2021 British Academy Television Awards. Financial success followed: Forbes ranked him the world's third-highest-paid television actor in both 2015 and 2018, with earnings of $20 million and $23.5 million respectively. As of 2024, his net worth is estimated at $45 million. An unusual honor came when an asteroid—8627 Kunalnayyar—was officially named after him. As a male actor born in India to British citizenship, Nayyar represents a generation of performers who broke through in American television. His life-path number 8 reflects ambition and material success—traits visible in his industry standing. Taurus natives (born April 30) are known for steadiness and loyalty, qualities that defined his 12-year tenure on The Big Bang Theory.
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Trivia
- Forbes named Nayyar the world's third-highest-paid TV actor in 2015 and 2018, with earnings ranging from $20 million to $23.5 million.
- An asteroid, 8627 Kunalnayyar, is officially named after him.
- Beyond The Big Bang Theory, he voiced Vijay Patel on Nickelodeon's Sanjay and Craig for three seasons.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Powerhouse
Driven and business-minded. Kunal Nayyar extend their craft into ownership: labels, production companies, brand lines.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Tian XiweiOx · 1997
- PinkPantheressSnake · 2001
- Janhvi KapoorOx · 1997
- Taylor SwiftSnake · 1989
- Khvicha KvaratskheliaSnake · 2001
CHALLENGING
- Isa BrionesRabbit · 1999
- Rocky
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Frequently asked
- How old is Kunal Nayyar?
- Kunal Nayyar is 45 years old (born April 30, 1981).
- When is Kunal Nayyar's birthday?
- Kunal Nayyar was born on April 30, 1981.
- What is Kunal Nayyar's zodiac sign?
- Kunal Nayyar is a Taurus, born April 30, 1981.
- What is Kunal Nayyar's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Kunal Nayyar was born in 1981, the year of the Metal Rooster.
- Where is Kunal Nayyar from?
- Kunal Nayyar is from IN.
- What does Kunal Nayyar do?
- Kunal Nayyar is a actor.
- Is Kunal Nayyar still alive?
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