The Big Bang Theory

Kunal Nayyar: General Information

Kunal Nayyar (born April 30, 1981) is an Indian actor born in London, England, and raised in Nwe Delhi, India. He is currently known for his role as Rajesh Koothrappali on the CBS sitcom The Big Bang Theory.

Kunal Nayyar: Education

University of Portland, Portland, Oregon, United States - BS in Business (BSS).

Temple University, Philadelphia, PA, United States - Masters in Fine Arts in Acting (MFA).

Kunal Nayyar: Career

Kunal Nayyar plays Rajesh Koothrappali on the hit TV show The Big Bang Theory.

Recently, Kunal Nayyar teamed up with Arun Das and Amitabh Bacchan to write the critically acclaimed play Cotton Candy, which is currently still running in New Delhi, India.

Kunal Nayyar also previously guest-starred in the CBS drama NCIS (Naval Criminal Investigative Service) in the episode “Suspicion” (Season 4, Episode 12), in which he played Youssef Zidan, a terrorist.

He appeared on The Bonnie Hunt Show on April 22, 2009, The Late Late Show With Craig Ferguson on May 8 and April 9, 2010, Lopez Tonight on November 25, 2010.

Kunal Nayyar As Rajesh Koothrappali On "The Big Bang Theory"