Gulshan Grover

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Gulshan Grover
Gulshan Grover at Nari Hira's birthday bash 10.jpg
Grover in 2013
Born (1955-09-21) 21 September 1955 (age 69) [1]
New Delhi, India
Occupations
  • Actor
  • Film producer
Years active1980–present
Spouses
Filomina Grover
(m. 1998;div. 2001)
Kashish Grover
(m. 2001;div. 2002)
ChildrenSanjay Grover

Gulshan Grover (born 21 September 1955) is an Indian actor and film producer who has appeared in over 100 films. [2] [3] He is popularly known as the "Bad Man" [4] of Hindi cinema because of his ability to create an impact with his negative roles in films. [5]

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Early life

Grover holds a post graduate degree from Delhi's Shri Ram College of Commerce and was associated with ‘Little Theatre Group’ for a long time before launching into the Hindi film industry. [6] [7]

Awards

[8]

YearFromAwardFilmResult
2011/2012TSR-TV9 National Film Awards [9] contribution to Indian & International CinemacontributionWon
2012 Stardust Award Searchlight Awards-Best Actor. I Am Kalam Won

Selected filmography

Key
Delayed ReleaseNot released
YearFilmRoleNotes
1980 Hum Paanch Mahavir
1981 Bulundi Vikram's friendCameo
Rocky [10]
1982 Arth Gulshan
1983 Sadma Balma
Avtaar [11] Chandar Kishan
1984 Mashaal Munna
Andar Baahar Gulshan
Insaaf Kaun Karega
Sohni Mahiwal [12] Noor
1985 Paththar Ravi Rai
Nyayam Meere Cheppali Telugu
Saamri Khanna
1986 Manav Hatya
1988 Mera Muqaddar Suraj
Aag Ke Sholay
Veerana Raghu
Khatron Ke Khiladi
1989 Waqt Ke Zanjeer
Pyar Ke Naam Qurbaan Master Dayashankar/ Daciat Shankar
Ram Lakhan [12] Kesariya Vilayati
Eeshwar Natwarlal
Love Love Love Vikram (Vicky)
Ladaai Peter
Kanoon Apna Apna [13] Kailash Bhadbole
1990 Upkar Dudhache Marathi film
Doodh Ka Karz
1991 Jeevan Daata
Raiszaada Inspector Wafadaar Gupta
Izzat
Kurbaan Dacait Himmat Singh
Saudagar
Banjaran Shakti Singh
1992 Tyagi Prem Dayal
Vishwatma Tapasvi Gunjal: Sonia's former fiancé
Vajraghat
Tahalka Allah Rakha
Jigar Inspector Pradhan
Dil Hi To Hai (1992 film) Jack
Dushman Zamana Thapa
Shola Aur Shabnam [12] Kali Shankar
Police Officer [14] John
Umar 55 Ki Dil Bachpan Ka Malhotra
1993 Anari Chhote Raja Vinay Singh
Sir [15] Chappan Tikli a.k.a. JimmyNominated - Filmfare Award for Best Villain
1994 Vijaypath Shakti
Kanoon Raja Thakur
Yaar Gaddar
Kaniyaa
Raja Babu
Dilwale Shankar Bihari
Mohra Tyson
Aag Thakur Madhav Singh
Criminal Robert Rakesh KumarTelugu film
Zamane Se Kya Darna
1995 Sabse Bada Khiladi Inspector K.Kada
Criminal Robert Rakesh Kumar
Raghuveer [16] Nitiram Chanakya
The Gambler [15] Billa
Ram Jaane Bhau
1996 Raja Ki Aayegi Baraat Gyani Kartar Singh
Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi King Don
1997 Ghoonghat Sher Khan
Yes Boss [17] Bhushan
Mr. and Mrs. Khiladi Vicky
The Second Jungle Book: Mowgli & Baloo [18] Baldeo
1998 2001: Do Hazaar Ek Krishna Rao
Duplicate Shalaku
Sar Utha Ke Jiyo
Mehndi Sikh Truck DriverUncredited
Ghar Bazar
Angaaray [19] Lala Roshanlal
1999 1947: Earth
International Khiladi Thakral
Hindustan Ki Kasam JabbarNominated - Zee Cine Awards for Best Performance in a Negative Role
Hum Tum Pe Marte Hain Udhed Singh
Branchie John PaulItalian film
2000 Hera Pheri Kabeera
2001 Tales of The Kama Sutra 2: Monsoon
16 December Dost Khan
Lajja Virender
2002 Air Panic PhilipEnglish film
Beeper Sr. Inspector Vijay KumarEnglish film [20]
2003 Fun2shh... Dudes in the 10th Century Chindi Chor/King Babushah
Boom [21] Medium Mia / Cutpiece Salim Suiting Shirting
Jism [21] Rohit Khanna
3 Deewarein [21] Mohan
Ek Aur Ek Gyarah [21] Panther
Jajantaram Mamantaram [21] Chattan Singh
2004 Dil Maange More Rahman
Ek Se Badkhar Ek
Taarzan: The Wonder Car Inspector Khurana
American Daylight BillooEnglish language film
1:1.6 An Ode to Lost Love [21] PramodEnglish language film
2005 Balu KhanTelugu film
Dus Irrfan/Jamwal
2006 Tom, Dick and Harry
Family - Ties of Blood
Ek Khiladi Ek Haseena
Tathastu
Gangster Khan Bhai
Eight: The Power of Shani
Anthony Kaun Hai?
2007 Dhokha
Fool n Final Choksi
Cape Karma
Showbiz
2008 Jumbo
Yaariyan Punjabi film
Karzzzz Sir Juda
Love Story 2050 Dr. Hoshi
2009 Victory Andy
Yuvah Anna
Acid Factory ACP Ranbir Singh
Zor Lagaa Ke...Haiya!
2010 Kajraare [22] Avtar Singh
Mittal v/s Mittal
Virsa [22] Jogindar Singh Grewal
Knock Out [22] Bapuji
Crook S.I. Joseph Pinto
Payback Inspector Sawant
2011 I Am Kalam Bhati Hindi [23]
Waqt-Ek Rishta
Bin Bulaye Baraati Durjan Singh
2012 Ganga Devi
Agent Vinod Taimoor PaashaSpecial appearance in the song "Dil Mera Muft Ka"
Desperate Endeavors DadaEnglish film
2013 Baat Bann Gayi Laxmi Nivas
Rajdhani Express Railway T.T.E.
Bullet Raja Balraj Bajaj aka Marwari
Desires of the Heart Pradeep
Sooper Se Ooper Madho Singh Rathod
Prisoners of the Sun RohitEnglish film [24]
2014 April Fool Telugu film
18.11 - A Code of Secrecy Captain Rack
Yaariyan Jimmy Sir - College principal
Station Narrator
2015 Honour Killing Harjinder Singh
Kaun Kitne Paani Mein Kharu Pahelwan - Co-lead
UnIndian Deepak Khuranaa
I Love Desi Bauji
2016 Salaam Mumbai Suraj
Waarrior Savitri Satya's Dad
2017 I'm Not A Terrorist [25] Abu Zar
Behen Hogi Teri Dhappi Pehalwaan
2018 Hate Story 4 Vikram Kurana
2019 The Man from Kathmandu Abu Mia Siddiqi
The Devil's DaughterThe Devil
Cabaret SalimReleased on ZEE5
2020 Sadak 2 Dilip Hathkaata
2021 Mumbai Saga Naari Khan
Parvaaz: The Journey
Cash Gautam Acharya
Sooryavanshi Maulana Kader Usmani
2022 The Good Maharaja
Rocketry: The Nambi Effect A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
NephilimVoice of main villain Azazel
2023 Charlie Chopra Brigadier Meherbaan Singh Rawat
2024 Indian 2 Amit AgarwalTamil film
Mogul Dawood Ibrahim
No Means No Vijay Grover

Music videos

YearVideoArtist
1999"Sohni Lagdi" Sajjad Ali
"Sawan Mein Lag Gai" Mika Singh
2014"Desi Kalakaar" Yo Yo Honey Singh

Dubbing roles

Live-action television series

TitleActor(s)Character(s)Dub LanguageOriginal LanguageOriginal Year ReleaseDub Year ReleaseChannel/NetworkNotes
Breaking Bad Mark Margolis Hector SalamancaHindiEnglish20082023 Zee Cafe [26]

Bibliography

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