Kay Kay Menon Biography: Family, Age, Movies, Net Worth, Wife, Height, Nationality

Kay Kay Menon is a critically acclaimed Indian actor renowned for his intense and versatile performances across Hindi, Gujarati, Tamil, Telugu, and Marathi cinema, as well as web series.

His roles in films like Black Friday, Sarkar, and Haider, as well as series like Special OPS and The Railway Men, have established him as one of India’s finest actors.

Profile

• Full Name: Krishna Kumar Menon
• Stage Name: Kay Kay Menon
• Born: October 2, 1966
• Age: 58 years old
• Birthplace: Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India
• Nationality: Indian
• Occupation: Actor, Model
• Height: 6’2” (188 cm)
• Parents: Cashier Menon, Radha Menon
• Siblings: None
• Spouse: Nivedita Bhattacharya
• Children: None
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $3 million to USD 7 million

Early Life and Education

Kay Kay Menon, a masterful actor, was born on October 2, 1966, in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India.

His father, Cashier Menon, a superintendent in an ordnance factory, and his mother, Radha Menon, a homemaker.

He attended St. Joseph’s Boys High School in Khadki, Pune, completing his 10th grade in 1981. Kay pursued a Bachelor’s degree in Physics from Mumbai University, followed by an MBA in Marketing from the Department of Management Sciences (PUMBA) at the University of Pune, graduating in 1988.

His passion for acting led him to the theatre, where he trained and performed, setting the stage for his illustrious career. His ethnicity is Indian (Malayali), and he practices Hinduism.

Career

Kay Kay Menon, a powerhouse performer, began his career in theatre, debuting opposite Naseeruddin Shah in Mahatma vs Gandhi.

His television work included roles in Darr (1995), Pradhan Mantri (2001), as a young Prime Minister, and telefilms such as Zebra 2 and Last Train to Mahakali (1999).

His film debut was a minor role in Naseem (1995), followed by the lead in Bhopal Express (1999), which went unnoticed.

Early setbacks marked his career, with films like Paanch (2003), Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi (2003), and Black Friday (2004) facing release delays due to censorship.

However, his portrayal of DCP Rakesh Maria in Black Friday, based on the 1993 Bombay blasts, earned widespread acclaim, as did his role as Vishnu Nagre in Sarkar (2005), a political drama inspired by Bal Thackeray.

Kay’s versatility shone in films like Corporate (2006), Life in a… Metro (2007) as an adulterous husband, Shaurya (2008) as a ruthless brigadier, Gulaal (2009) as Dukey Bana, and Haider (2014) as Khurram Mir, a modern-day Claudius in Vishal Bhardwaj’s Hamlet adaptation.

He made his debut in Tamil cinema with Udhayam NH4 (2013) and later played a naval captain in The Ghazi Attack (2017).

His web series roles, including Himmat Singh in Special OPS (2020) and Special OPS 1.5 (2021), Mansoor Dalal in Farzi (2023), and parts in Bambai Meri Jaan (2023), The Railway Men (2023), Shekhar Home (2024), and Citadel: Honey Bunny (2024), have garnered millions of views, revitalizing his career on OTT platforms.

Recent films include Phule (2023), and he is set to play a business tycoon in Life Ki Toh Lag Gayi.

His theatre-honed craft and disdain for Bollywood’s star system underscore his commitment to authentic storytelling.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @kaykaymenon02
• Facebook Handle: Kay Kay Menon
• Twitter Handle: @kaykaymenon02

Personal Life

Kay Kay Menon, a private and introspective actor, married actress Nivedita Bhattacharya in the early 2000s after meeting during theatre rehearsals.

Their low-key relationship evolved from friendship to love, and they chose not to publicize their marriage, as Nivedita shared in a Times of India interview, saying, “We didn’t want to shout from a rooftop ‘oh we’re a couple.’”

The couple has no children, despite some sources claiming they have two children named Cashier and Radha Menon, which lacks credible evidence.

At 58, Kay resides in Mumbai, dreaming of settling in Kerala in the future. A religious man with a deep faith in God, he enjoys simple pleasures like eating at roadside dhabas and indulging in cotton candy (“buddhi ke baal”), which he buys whenever he sees it.

Filmography

• Naseem (1995, film, minor role)
• Bhopal Express (1999, film, lead role)
• Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi (2003, film, as Siddharth Tyabji)
• Black Friday (2004, film, as DCP Rakesh Maria)
• Sarkar (2005, film, as Vishnu Nagre)
• Corporate (2006, film)
• Life in a… Metro (2007, film, as Ranjeet)
• Honeymoon Travels Pvt. Ltd. (2007, film)
• Shaurya (2008, film, as Brigadier Rudra Pratap Singh)
• Gulaal (2009, film, as Dukey Bana)
• Bheja Fry 2 (2011, film)
• Udhayam NH4 (2013, Tamil film)
• Haider (2014, film, as Khurram Mir)
• Baby (2015, film, as Bilal Khan)
• The Ghazi Attack (2017, film, as Captain Ranvijay Singh)
• Vodka Diaries (2018, film)
• Phule (2023, film)
• Darr (1995, TV series)
• Pradhan Mantri (2001, TV series, as young Prime Minister)
• Last Train to Mahakali (1999, telefilm)
• Special OPS (2020, web series, as Himmat Singh)
• Special OPS 1.5: The Himmat Story (2021, web series, as Himmat Singh)
• Farzi (2023, web series, as Mansoor Dalal)
• Bambai Meri Jaan (2023, web series)
• The Railway Men (2023, web series)
• Shekhar Home (2024, web series, as Shekhar Home)
• Citadel: Honey Bunny (2024, web series)

Net Worth

Kay Kay Menon, an esteemed actor, has an estimated net worth of $3 million to USD 7 million.

His wealth is derived from his extensive career, which spans over 50 films, including Black Friday, Sarkar, and Haider, as well as television, theatre, and high-profile web series such as Special OPS and Farzi.