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

Early life Grover was born into a Punjabi family in New Delhi to a Hindu father and a Sikh mother. He 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.

Awards YearFromAwardFilmResult2011 New York Indian Film Festival Best Actor International Desperate Endeavors WorldFest-Houston International Film Festival Best Actor 2011/2012TSR-TV9 National Film Awards contribution to Indian & International Cinemacontribution2012Stardust AwardsSearchlight Awards-Best ActorI Am Kalam2020FFTG Awards Best Actor Forbidden

Selected filmography Hindi films YearFilmRoleNotes1980 Hum Paanch Mahavir 1981 Bulundi Vikram's friend Cameo Rocky Jagga 1982 Arth Gulshan 1983 Sadma Balma Avtaar Chandar Kishan 1984 Mashaal Munna Andar Baahar Gulshan Insaaf Kaun Karega Baggad Sohni Mahiwal 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 Kesariya Vilayati Eeshwar Natwarlal Love Love Love Vikram (Vicky) Ladaai Peter Kanoon Apna Apna Kailash Bhadbole 1990Lohe Ke HaathTriloki Doodh Ka Karz Ajit B. Singh 1991 Jeevan Daata RaiszaadaInspector Wafadaar Gupta Izzat Ganpat Singh Kurbaan Dacait Himmat Singh Saudagar Baliram 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 Kali Shankar Police Officer John Umar 55 Ki Dil Bachpan Ka Malhotra 1993 Anari Chhote Raja Vinay Singh ApaatkaalNikka Shaitaan Sir Chappan Tikli / Jimmy Nominated - Filmfare Award for Best Villian1994 Vijaypath Shakti Kanoon Raja Thakur Yaar Gaddar Kaniyaa Raja Babu Dilwale Shankar Bihari Mohra Tyson Aag Thakur Madhav SinghZamane Se Kya Darna1995 Naajayaz David Sabse Bada Khiladi Inspector K.Kada Criminal Robert Rakesh KumarRaghuveerNitiram Chanakya The Gambler Billa Ram Jaane Bhau1996 Raja Ki Aayegi Baraat Gyani Kartar Singh 1996DiljaleInspector Yajwendra1996 Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi King Don 1997 Ghoonghat Sher Khan Yes Boss Bhushan Mr. and Mrs. Khiladi Vicky 1998Sher-E-HindustanMinister Choudhary Charannath Lal Rai 1998 2001: Do Hazaar Ek Krishna Rao 1998 Duplicate Shalaku Sar Utha Ke Jiyo Mehndi Sikh Truck Driver Uncredited Ghar Bazar Angaaray Lala Roshanlal 1999 1947: Earth International Khiladi Thakral Hindustan Ki Kasam Jabbar Nominated - Zee Cine Awards for Best Performance in a Negative RoleHum Tum Pe Marte Hain Udhed Singh 2000AaghaazSadanand Kutty2000 Hera Pheri Kabeera 2001 Tales of The Kama Sutra 2: Monsoon 16 December Dost Khan Lajja Virender Yeh Zindagi Ka Safar Vivek Devan 2002 3 Deewarein Mohan 2003 Fun2shh... Dudes in the 10th Century Chindi Chor/King Babushah double role Boom Medium Mia / Cutpiece Salim Suiting Shirting/love and physical interest of Katrina Kaif in this movie Jism Rohit Khanna Ek Aur Ek Gyarah Panther Jajantaram Mamantaram Chattan Singh 2004 Dil Maange More Rahman Ek Se Badkhar Ek Taarzan: The Wonder Car Inspector Khurana 2005 Dus Irrfan/Jamwal Qattle-E-Aam Shiva 2006 Tom, Dick and Harry Family - Ties of Blood Ek Khiladi Ek Haseena Tathastu Shaadi Se Pehle Luca 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 FactoryACP Ranbir Singh Zor Lagaa Ke...Haiya! 2010Kajraare Avtar Singh Mittal v/s Mittal Virsa Jogindar Singh Grewal Knock Out Bapuji Crook S.I. Joseph Pinto Payback Inspector Sawant 2011 I Am Kalam Bhati Waqt-Ek Rishta Bin Bulaye Baraati Durjan Singh 2012 Ganga Devi Agent Vinod Taimoor Paasha Special 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 Abu Zar Behen Hogi Teri Dhappi Pehalwaan 2018 Hate Story 4 Vikram Kurana 2019 The Devil's Daughter The Devil Cabaret Salim Released on ZEE52020 Sadak 2 Dilip Hathkaata 2021 Mumbai Saga Naari Khan Parvaaz: The Journey Cash Gautam Acharya Sooryavanshi Maulana Kader Usmani 2022 The Good Maharaja Nephilim Voice of main villain Azazel 2023 Charlie Chopra Brigadier Meherbaan Singh Rawat 2025Heer Express

English films YearFilmRoleNotes 1998 The Second Jungle Book: Mowgli & Baloo Baldeo 2002 Air Panic Philip Beeper Sr. Inspector Vijay Kumar 2004 American Daylight Billoo 1:1.6 An Ode to Lost Love Pramod 2012 Desperate Endeavors Dada Bhagwan 2013Prisoners of the Sun Rohit 2018 Forbidden Jasleen's father Short film; bilingual in Punjabi2019 The Man from Kathmandu Abu Mia Siddiqi

Telugu films YearFilmRoleNotes 1985 Nyayam Meere CheppaliDilip 1994 Criminal Robert Rakesh Kumar 2005 Balu Khan Subhash Chandra Bose Officer George2014 April Fool

Other language films YearFilmRoleLanguageNotes1990 Upkar Dudhache Marathi 1999 Branchie John Paul Italian 2008 Yaariyan Punjabi 2009 YuvahKannada 2024 Indian 2 Amit Agarwal Tamil 2025Sardaar Ji 3 Kaala Lahoriya Punjabi

Music videos YearVideoArtist1999"Sohni Lagdi"Sajjad Ali"Sawan Mein Lag Gai"Mika Singh2014"Desi Kalakaar"Yo Yo Honey Singh

Dubbing roles Live-action television series Title Actor(s) Character(s) Dub Language Original Language Original Year Release Dub Year Release Channel/Network Notes Breaking Bad Mark Margolis Hector Salamanca Hindi English 2008 2023 Zee Cafe

Personal life Grover was in a relationship with Pakistani actress Somy Ali, which ended after she became involved with Salman Khan. Grover also dated journalist Anita Pratap for a brief period.

Bibliography

See also

List of Indian film actors

References

Additional references

Gulshan Grover wins best actor at NY fest 'Desperate Endeavours' has him playing a spiritual leader

Gulshan grover awarded Gulshan Grover and Salma Kayak in the movie The Driver Gulshan Grover wins best actor award in New York

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