Biography & Overview
Sudesh Lehri is an Indian stand-up comedian, singer, and actor who has appeared on television comedy programs, movies, and performed in stage shows. | He was born into a middle-class family in Jalandhar, Punjab. His father worked as a goldsmith, and the family faced financial difficulties during his childhood. | He is popularly known for his comedy duo with Krushna Abhishek and is recognized for his comic timing and mimicry skills.
Personal Information
- Full Name
- Sudesh Lehri
- Birthplace
- Jalandhar, Punjab
- Date of Birth
- October 27, 1968
- Drinking Habits
- Yes
Physical Statistics
- Height
- 5' 6" (168 cm)
- Weight
- 69 kg
- Eye Color
- Brown
- Hair Color
- Black
Education & Qualifications
Highest Degree
Uneducated [1] Telly Chakkar
Family & Relationships
- Father
- Goldsmith
- Spouse / Partner
- Mamta Lehri (homemaker)
- Child
- Mani Lehri (vlogger) Sakshi
Career Milestones & Awards
Career Debut
1994 — Debut Year
Notable Works & Projects
Notable Films
2007Wagah (2007, Punjabi) Ready (Hindi) Jai Ho (Hindi) Munna Michael (2017) Ardab Mutiyaran (2019)
Awards & Honors
Punjabi Music Best Comedy Album Award along with Bharti Singh
2015ITA Award for Popular Comedy-Duo
2015Favorites & Preferences
Food
Amritsari Kulcha-Pindi Channa
Actress
Mumtaz
Film Director
Subhash Ghai
Lesser-Known Facts & Trivia
- 1He grew up in Punjab, India.
- 2A childhood photo shows his father's struggle with alcoholism, impacting the family's finances.
- 3Despite financial hardships, he took on odd jobs selling tea, vegetables, and kulfi.
- 4He initially earned Rs 1 per day working at a tea stall.
- 5He got married at the age of 16.
- 6Facing severe financial difficulties, he had to borrow food and money from relatives.
- 7He earned Rs 1000 per stage show as a singer in orchestra performances.
- 8After borrowing money, he released the Punjabi album 'Saadi Vaari Atta Muk Gaya.'
- 9He gained popularity through TV comedy shows like 'Comedy Circus' with Krishna Abhishek.
- 10He moved to Mumbai with savings of Rs 1500-1600, even considering selling his house.
- 11He appeared in numerous Punjabi and Hindi films, along with TV commercials.
- 12He is recognized for his mimicry skills and musical talents.
- 13In 2020, he started a family vlog channel and is known for his spiritual inclinations.
- 14He serves as a mentor to comedian Krishna Abhishek.
- 15He has over 1.5 million followers on his Instagram account (@realsudeshlehri).
