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
Alma mater Shri Ram College of Commerce
Delhi University
Occupations
  • Actor
  • Film producer
Years active1980–present
Spouses
Filomina Grover
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(m. 1998;div. 2001)​
Kashish Grover
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(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

YearFromAwardFilmResult
2011 New York Indian Film Festival Best Actor International Desperate Endeavors Won [8]
WorldFest-Houston International Film FestivalBest ActorWon
2011/2012TSR-TV9 National Film Awards [9] contribution to Indian & International CinemacontributionWon
2012 Stardust Award Searchlight Awards-Best Actor I Am Kalam Won
2020 FFTG Awards Best Actor Forbidden Won [10]

Selected filmography

Hindi films

YearFilmRoleNotes
1980 Hum Paanch Mahavir
1981 Bulundi Vikram's friendCameo
Rocky [11] Jagga
1982 Arth Gulshan
1983 Sadma Balma
Avtaar [12] Chandar Kishan
1984 Mashaal Munna
Andar Baahar Gulshan
Insaaf Kaun Karega Baggad
Sohni Mahiwal [13] Noor
1985 Paththar Ravi Rai
Saamri Khanna
1986 Manav Hatya
1988 Mera Muqaddar Suraj
Aag Ke Sholay
Veerana Raghu
Khatron Ke Khiladi Bahadur
1989 Waqt Ke Zanjeer
Pyar Ke Naam Qurbaan Master Dayashankar/ Daciat Shankar
Ram Lakhan [13] Kesariya Vilayati
Eeshwar Natwarlal
Love Love Love Vikram (Vicky)
Ladaai Peter
Kanoon Apna Apna [14] Kailash Bhadbole
1990 Lohe Ke Haath [15] Triloki
Doodh Ka Karz Ajit B. Singh
1991 Jeevan Daata
Raiszaada Inspector Wafadaar Gupta
Izzat Ganpat Singh
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 Jack
Dushman Zamana Thapa
Shola Aur Shabnam [13] Kali Shankar
Police Officer [16] John
Umar 55 Ki Dil Bachpan Ka Malhotra
1993 Anari Chhote Raja Vinay Singh
Apaatkaal [17] Nikka Shaitaan
Sir [18] Chappan Tikli / 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
Zamane Se Kya Darna
1995 Sabse Bada Khiladi Inspector K.Kada
Criminal Robert Rakesh Kumar
Raghuveer [19] Nitiram Chanakya
The Gambler [18] Billa
Ram Jaane Bhau
1996 Raja Ki Aayegi Baraat Gyani Kartar Singh
1996 Diljale Inspector Yajwendra
1996 Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi King Don
1997 Ghoonghat Sher Khan
Yes Boss [20] Bhushan
Mr. and Mrs. Khiladi Vicky
1998 2001: Do Hazaar Ek Krishna Rao
Duplicate Shalaku
Sar Utha Ke Jiyo
Mehndi Sikh Truck DriverUncredited
Ghar Bazar
Angaaray [21] 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
2000 Hera Pheri Kabeera
2001 Tales of The Kama Sutra 2: Monsoon
16 December Dost Khan
Lajja Virender
2003 Fun2shh... Dudes in the 10th Century Chindi Chor/King Babushah
Boom [22] Medium Mia / Cutpiece Salim Suiting Shirting
Jism [22] Rohit Khanna
3 Deewarein [22] Mohan
Ek Aur Ek Gyarah [22] Panther
Jajantaram Mamantaram [22] Chattan Singh
2004 Dil Maange More Rahman
Ek Se Badkhar Ek
Taarzan: The Wonder Car Inspector Khurana
2005 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
Karzzzz Sir Juda
Love Story 2050 Dr. Hoshi
2009 Victory Andy
Acid Factory ACP Ranbir Singh
Zor Lagaa Ke...Haiya!
2010 Kajraare [23] Avtar Singh
Mittal v/s Mittal
Virsa [23] Jogindar Singh Grewal
Knock Out [23] Bapuji
Crook S.I. Joseph Pinto
Payback Inspector Sawant
2011 I Am Kalam Bhati [24]
Waqt-Ek Rishta
Bin Bulaye Baraati Durjan Singh
2012 Ganga Devi
Agent Vinod Taimoor PaashaSpecial appearance in the song "Dil Mera Muft Ka"
2013 Baat Bann Gayi Laxmi Nivas
Rajdhani Express Railway T.T.E.
Bullet Raja Balraj Bajaj
Desires of the Heart Pradeep
Sooper Se Ooper Madho Singh Rathod
2014 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
2019The 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
2025 Heer Express

English films

YearFilmRoleNotes
1998 The Second Jungle Book: Mowgli & Baloo [26] Baldeo
2002 Air Panic Philip
Beeper Sr. Inspector Vijay Kumar [27]
2004 American Daylight Billoo
1:1.6 An Ode to Lost Love [22] Pramod
2012 Desperate Endeavors Dada Bhagwan
2013 Prisoners of the Sun Rohit [28]
2018 Forbidden Jasleen's fatherShort film; bilingual in Punjabi
2019 The Man from Kathmandu Abu Mia Siddiqi

Telugu films

YearFilmRoleNotes
1985 Nyayam Meere Cheppali Dilip
1994 Criminal Robert Rakesh Kumar
2005 Balu Khan
Subhash Chandra Bose Officer George
2014 April Fool

Other language films

YearFilmRoleLanguageNotes
1990Upkar DudhacheMarathi
1999 Branchie John PaulItalian
2008 Yaariyan Punjabi
2009 Yuvah Kannada
2024 Indian 2 Amit AgarwalTamil
2025 Sardaar Ji 3 Kaala LahoriyaPunjabi

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 [29]

Bibliography

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Gulshan Grover turns 62: I'm still that cool person I used to be; age is just a number". 21 September 2017.
  2. ↑ Dibyojyoti Baksi (13 May 2013). "Villains are now doing comic roles: Gulshan Grover". Hindustan Times. Archived from the original on 13 May 2013. Retrieved 21 May 2013.
  3. ↑ "Anil Kapoor makes Gulshan cry". The Times of India . 16 March 2009. Archived from the original on 15 June 2013. Retrieved 21 May 2013.
  4. ↑ Ansari, Aslam (11 June 2017). Hanging Out in Paris and Hollywood "The Turbulent Journey of a Filmmaker". CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform. p. 13. ISBN   978-1-53746-8747 . Retrieved 17 November 2022.
  5. ↑ "GULSHAN: BAD MAN WILL RETURN SOON". Smashhits.com. Archived from the original on 3 August 2013. Retrieved 1 July 2013.
  6. ↑ "Remembering DU days: Actor Gulshan Grover says nobody leads a wild life at SRCC". Hindustan Times. 23 June 2017.
  7. ↑ Madan, D. B. (6 November 2020). Movies, Cricket & Politics. Blue Rose Publishers. p. 273. Retrieved 17 November 2022.
  8. ↑ "Gulshan grover awarded - Times Of India". The Times of India. 14 December 2013. Archived from the original on 14 December 2013. Retrieved 3 April 2024.
  9. ↑ "Best of Bollywood, South Cinema, TV and Celebs | MSN India". Entertainment.in.msn.com. 31 May 2016. Archived from the original on 25 February 2014. Retrieved 30 August 2016.
  10. ↑ "Forbidden".
  11. ↑ Grover, Gulshan (5 May 2020). "Gulshan Grover revisits Rocky". First of Many (Interview). Interviewed by Mimansa Shekhar. New Delhi: The Indian Express. Archived from the original on 31 October 2022. Retrieved 21 April 2023.
  12. ↑ "Gulshan Grover recalls public ganging up on his mother outside a gurudwara after watching Avtaar: 'Munde nu ki hoya hai?'". The Indian Express. 18 February 2023. Archived from the original on 15 March 2023. Retrieved 21 April 2023.
  13. 1 2 3 "Gulshan Grover still prefers being Bollywood baddie". Deccan Herald. 22 November 2009.
  14. ↑ BHATTACHARYA, ROSHMILA. "The Actor Who Corrected Dilip Kumar!". Rediff.
  15. ↑ "Lohe Ke Haath (1990) Complete Cast & Crew - BollywoodMDB". www.bollywoodmdb.com. Retrieved 25 January 2025.
  16. ↑ RIZVI, IQBAL (17 August 2022). AJIT the LION BIOGRAPHY OF AJIT KHAN - A LEGEND OF INDIAN CINEMA. Blue Rose Publishers. ISBN   978-93-5668-171-2.
  17. ↑ "Apaatkaal - Movie - - Box Office India". boxofficeindia.com. Retrieved 30 December 2024.
  18. 1 2 Chandra, Anupama (31 July 1994). "Bollywood villians: The new baddie is psychopathic, sadistic and has a taste for macabre". India Today . Archived from the original on 21 April 2023. Retrieved 21 April 2023.
  19. ↑ "Raghuveer". TVGuide.com. Retrieved 19 November 2024.
  20. ↑ "Gulshan Grover reveals he owes his Hollywood career to Shah Rukh Khan: He gave wings to my dreams". India Today. 4 June 2018.
  21. ↑ Verma, Suparn (22 July 1998). "It's cool in the underworld". Rediff.com . Rediff. Archived from the original on 3 March 2003. Retrieved 21 April 2023. Gulshan Grover, who plays the don, has this penchant of wearing his whole wardrobe of black gowns together. Gets cold, we note, in the underworld. And he has this irritating habit of humming till has to rasp out instructions.
  22. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Grover, Gulshan (18 September 2003). "Katrina tries to seduce me" (Interview). Interviewed by Dinesh Raheja. Mumbai: Rediff. Retrieved 21 April 2023.
  23. 1 2 3 Grover, Gulshan (19 April 2010). "Badman Gulshan Grover doing good roles". Hindustan Times (Interview). Interviewed by Serena Menon. Mumbai.
  24. ↑ Monti, Alessandro; Rozzonelli, Carole (21 March 2016). Experiments in Film Appreciation. Lulu.com. p. 90. ISBN   978-1-326-41841-0.
  25. ↑ "First Malaysian film being shot in India : The Tribune India" . Retrieved 24 May 2023.
  26. ↑ Jayasekera, Bandula (23 August 1998). "Grover: bad man turns good". Colombo, Sri Lanka: The Sunday Times (Sri Lanka). Archived from the original on 20 March 2022. Retrieved 21 April 2023.
  27. ↑ "When Gulshan Grover recalled 'demeaning' experience in Hollywood: 'Back in my country, I was a big star, but in the US…'". 18 May 2022.
  28. ↑ "'I owe the start of my Hollywood journey to...'".
  29. ↑ ""Breaking Bad is arguably the best TV show of all time and I always wished I could star in the Hindi version," reveals Gulshan Grover". The Times of India . 7 August 2023. ISSN   0971-8257 . Retrieved 10 August 2023.
  30. ↑ "Gulshan Grover: I created 'Bad Man' image for myself". 3 August 2019.
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