Gaurav Gera

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Gaurav Gera
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Gaurav Gera at unveils Shefali Sharma's music album
Born (1973-09-23) 23 September 1973 (age 50)
Faridabad, Haryana, India
Occupation
  • Actor, comedian, television presenter
[1]
Years active2000–present
Known forShopkeepa and Chutki series and , Jassi Jaisi Koi Nahin as Nandu [2]

Gaurav Gera (born 23 September 1973) is an Indian comedian and actor who works in Hindi language films and television series. [3] He also worked in Bollywood musical Jhumroo. [4] [5] [6] He is well known for playing the role of Nandu in Jassi Jaisi Koi Nahin . [7] [8] [9] Gaurav has been granted exclusive Snapchat filters on multiple occasions to meet up with his fans’ demands. [10]

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Career

Television

Gera started his career with Life Nahin Hai Laddoo on Star Plus and then he played the supporting role as Nandu in Sony TV's show Jassi Jaisi Koi Nahin . [11] He also appeared in various shows, Kohi Apna Sa , Baat Hamari Pakki Hai , Babban Bhai v/s Bimla Tai . [12] He also played the lead role in Sab TV's show Tota Weds Maina [13] and Colors TV show Mrs. Pammi Pyarelal . [14] [15] He was last seen in Colors TV's reality show Comedy Nights with Kapil as Dulari. [16] [17] [18] [19] In 2016, he made a cameo in the series Naagin as Chutki. He was also a participant on Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa . In 2019 he appeared in the Alt Balaji show Boss - Baap of Special Services where he essayed the role of Jignesh. [20]

Films

Gera made his Bollywood debut with the Hindi movie Kyun...! Ho Gaya Na, where he played a cameo role. [21] In 2008, he played Vinay Pathak's younger brother Vivek in Dasvidaniya. [22] He also gave cameo appearances in Chalo Dilli , Woodstock Villa , MP3: Mera Pehla Pehla Pyaar [23] In 2015, he starred in MSG: The Messenger as Bhondu. [24]

Other media

Gera is known for a range of characters he essays on his Snapchat and Instagram handles, these include the widely popular Shopkeeper, Chutki, Billi Massi among others. [25] [26] [27]

Filmography

YearFilmRole
2004 Kyun...! Ho Gaya Na Vinay
2005 Neal 'n' Nikki Happy Singh
2007 MP3: Mera Pehla Pehla Pyaar Sameer Kohli
Buddha Mar Gaya
2008Oh My GodDr. Piddu
Dasvidaniya Vivek
Woodstock Villa Ajay
2011 Chalo Dilli Gopi
2014 The Shaukeens Bhanu
2015 MSG: The Messenger of God Bhondu
2016 Mahayoddha Rama One of Ravan's heads (voice)
2022 Kahani Rubberband Ki

Television

Year(s)TitleRoleNotes
2001 Ssshhhh...Koi Hai VishalEpisodic role
2001Life Nahin Hai LaddooLaddoo
2001 Love Mein Kabhi Kabhi Cameo appearance
2001–2003 Kohi Apna Sa Cameo
2003–2007 Jassi Jaisi Koi Nahin Nandu [28]
2003 CID SiddharthEpisode 261 and 262 - The Case of the Nightmare
2004 The Great Indian Comedy Show Various characters [29]
2005 Hero - Bhakti Hi Shakti Hai Cameraman Flash
2006CIDPankajEpisode 408 - Yeh Phool Chaman Main Kaisa Khila
2007 Bathroom Singer Host/presenter [30]
2008 Babban Bhai v/s Bimla Tai Babban Bhai [31]
2009 Dekh India Dekh Malti Manohar MishraContestant [32]
2009 Baat Hamari Pakki Hai PappuCameo appearance
2013 Tota Weds Maina Tota Ram Tiwari [33]
2013 Mrs. Pammi Pyarelal Mrs. Pammi Pyarelal [34]
2013–2014 Comedy Nights with Kapil DulariCameo [35]
2015 Chutki Shopkeepa Aur Woh Chutki
2016 Naagin Chutki
2016 Comedy Nights Live ChutkiEpisode 23
2016 Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 9 ContestantEliminated, 2nd week - 14 August 2016 [36]
2017 Bigg Boss 11 Pinky PadosanGuest
2019 BOSS: Baap of Special Services Jignesh [37]
2019 Kitchen Champion Participant/Chutki
2020Bhalla Calling BhallaGogiWeb series released on ZEE5 [38]
2021Chef vs FridgeHost

Music Video

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