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Sunil Grover

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Sunil Grover
Grover in 2024
Born (1977-08-03) 3 August 1977 (age 49)
Mandi Dabwali, Haryana, India
Occupations
  • Actor
  • comedian
Years active1995–present
SpouseAarti Grover
Children1

Sunil Grover (born 3 August 1977) is an Indian actor and comedian who works in Hindi and Punjabi language films and television. He came into limelight for his portrayal as Gutthi on television show Comedy Nights with Kapil but gained popularity for playing the role of Dr. Mashoor Gulati, Rinku Devi and Pidu on The Kapil Sharma Show.[1] Grover has appeared in several films such as Ghajini, Gabbar Is Back, Baaghi, The Legend of Bhagat Singh, Bharat[2] and Jawan.

Personal life

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Grover was born on 3 August 1977 in Mandi Dabwali town of Sirsa district, Haryana.[3][4] He received a Master's Degree in Theatre from Panjab University Chandigarh. He is married to Aarti and has a son.[3][5][6] His brother Anil Grover is also an actor.[7]

In February 2022, Grover suffered a heart attack, and had to undergo four bypass surgeries.[8][9]

Career

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Grover was discovered during his college days by the late satirist and comedian Jaspal Bhatti.[10] He has also acted in India's first silent comedy show, SAB TV's Gutur Gu in the initial 26 episodes.

During 2000s, he made his television debut with Chala Lallan Hero Banne on Filmy.[11]

He gained a lot of popularity from the comedy shows Comedy Nights with Kapil and The Kapil Sharma Show, through which he became well known for his comical characters like Gutthi, Rinku Bhabi and Dr. Mashoor Gulati.[12][13] He also mimics famous Bollywood actors like Amitabh Bachhan and many others in the show which were mostly liked by the viewers. But after having a fight with his co-actor Kapil Sharma, Sunil left the show.[14][15]

Soon after leaving Kapil's show, Grover returned to television with Star Plus's show Kanpur Wale Khuranas with Aparshakti Khurana as the host. The plot of the show was similar to that of The Kapil Sharma Show, but it didn't last long and soon went off air.[16][17]

In 2016, Grover debuted in the Punjab film industry with Vaisakhi List and in the same year, he portrayed Shraddha Kapoor's father in Baaghi.

He made a comeback in television industry in August 2020 with the show Gangs of Filmistan on Star Bharat where he played role of Bhindi Bhai.[18] The show ended in October 2020.[19]

In 2021, Grover portrayed Gurpal Chauhan in political drama web series Tandav,[20] directed by Ali Abbas Zafar with an ensemble cast of Saif Ali Khan, Tigmanshu Dhulia, Kumud Mishra, Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub, Gauahar Khan, Amyra Dastur, Kritika Kamra, Sarah Jane Dias and Sandhya Mridul, Anup Soni and Dino Morea.[21] In the same year, he portrayed Sonu Singh in the thriller web-series Sunflower, for which he shed almost 8.1 kilos.[22][23]

After a seven-year fallout, Grover reunited with his long-time co-star Kapil Sharma for The Great Indian Kapil Show, which started streaming on Netflix from 30 March 2024.[24] His mimicry of Salman Khan, Aamir Khan, Kader Khan and Gulzar has received widespread praise.[25][26][27]

Filmography

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Key
† Denotes films that have not yet been released

Films

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List of Sunil Grover film credits
Year Title Role
1998Pyaar To Hona Hi ThaBarber Totaram
1999Mahaul Theek Hai[28]
2002The Legend of Bhagat SinghJaidev Kapoor
2004Main Hoon NaCollege Student
2005InsanMahesh
2006Family: Ties of BloodAryan's Friend
2008GhajiniSampat
2011Mumbai Cutting
2013Zila GhaziabadFaqeera
2014HeropantiDriver Devpal
2015Gabbar is BackConstable Sadhuram
2016Vaisakhi ListTarsem Lal
BaaghiP. P. Khurana
2017Coffee with DArnab Ghosh
2018PataakhaDipper
2019BharatVilayti Khan
2022GoodbyePandit Ji
2023JawanIrani
2024BlackoutBewdiya/Asgar Don[29]
2026Vvan – Force of the Forrest †TBA[30]

Television

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List of Sunil Grover television credits
Year Title Role Notes
1995Full TensionVarious characters[28]
2001Professor Money PlantPunjabi Television series[28]
2002Ssshhhh...Koi HaiUnnamed
2005Lo Kar Lo Baat[citation needed]Himself
2007Kaun Banega ChampuRuk Ruk Khan
2008Kya Aap Paanchvi Fail Champu Hain?
2008Chala Lallan Hero Ban neLallan
2010–2012Gutur GuBalu Kumar[31]
2012Comedy CircusVarious characters
2013Safar Filmy Comedy KaHost[32]
2013–2016Comedy Nights with KapilGutthi, Khairatilal, Kapil's father in law and Various characters[33][34][35]
2014Mad In IndiaChhutki[36][37]
2016–2017The Kapil Sharma ShowDr. Mashoor Gulati, Rinku Devi, Piddu and Various characters[38]
2017Indian Idol 9Dr. Mashoor Gulati/Rinku Devi[39]
2017Sabse Bada KalakarDr. Mashoor GulatiGuest appearance
2017Super Night with TubelightDr. Mashoor Gulati, Bachchan Sahab and Various charactersTelevision special to promote Tubelight
2018Super Night with PadmanDr. Mashoor Gulati, Rinku Devi and Various charactersTelevision special to promote Padman
2018Dus Ka DumBachchan Sahab and Rinku DeviTelevision special
2018Jio Dhan Dhana DhanProfessor Sahab
2018–2019Kanpur Wale KhuranasMr. Khurana
201825th Star Screen AwardsStreeCo-hosted the show with Ayushmann Khurana, Vicky Kaushal and Salman Khan
2019Bigg BossGuest appearanceAlong with Haarsh Limbachiyaa
2020Gangs of FilmistanBhindi Bhai[40]
2021 Tandav Gurpal Chauhan [20][41]
2021–2024SunflowerSonu Singh[42][43]
2023United KaccheTejinder "Tango" Gill[42][43]
2024–presentThe Great Indian Kapil ShowDhafli, Engineer Chumbak Mittal and various characters
2025Dabba CartelChacko Kurian[44][45]

Radio

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TitleNotes
Hansi Ke Phavare-1Sud on Radio Mirchi[46]

Songs

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List of Sunil Grover song credits
Title Role
"Daaru Peeke Girna"Billa Sharabi
"Mere Husband Mujhko Piyar Nahin Karte"Rinku Bhabhi

Dubbing roles

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Animated films

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List of Sunil Grover dubbing roles in animated films
Film title Original voice Character Dub Language Original Language Original Year Release Dub Year Release Notes
Chicken LittleAdam WestAce – Hollywood Chicken LittleHindiEnglish20052015

Awards

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List of Sunil Grover awards
Year Category Film/Role Result
2018 ITA Award For Special Mention Comic Icon Mimicry of Amitabh Bachchan Won[47]

References

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  1. ↑ Tiwari, Vijaya (26 July 2017). "I miss Sunil Grover on The Kapil Sharma Show, but a show doesn't stop, it must go on: Sumona Chakravarti". The Times of India. Retrieved 27 November 2023.
  2. ↑ "Sunil Grover To Resume Work 2 Months After Undergoing Heart Surgery | Deets Inside". News18. 23 March 2022. Retrieved 11 April 2022.
  3. 1 2 "Happy Birthday Sunil Grover: RJ Sud to Gutthi to Rinku bhabhi, his journey has been a laugh fest. Watch videos". The Indian Express. 8 March 2017. Retrieved 7 March 2019.
  4. ↑ Ghosh, Devarsi (11 June 2019). "Sunil Grover on the success of 'Bharat': 'Whatever will happen henceforth can only be good'". Scroll.in. Retrieved 9 July 2022.
  5. ↑ "Everything You Need To Know About Sunil Grover Aka Gutthi". indiatimes.com. 14 March 2016. Retrieved 7 March 2019.
  6. ↑ "Happy Birthday Sunil Grover: Earning Rs 500 a month to sharing screen space with Salman Khan; interesting facts about the comedian". The Times of India. 3 August 2021. Retrieved 4 April 2022.
  7. ↑ "'Dunki' actor Anil Grover recalls meeting Shah Rukh Khan while brother Sunil Grover underwent surgery". The Times of India. 27 December 2023.
  8. ↑ "Sunil Grover suffered a heart attack, underwent 4 bypass surgeries, confirms doctor who treated the actor". The Economic Times. 3 February 2022. Retrieved 4 April 2022.
  9. ↑ Panchal, Komal R. J (3 February 2022). "Sunil Grover's doctor says he had 'blockages in all 3 major arteries': 'Had a heart attack, discharged now'". The Indian Express. Retrieved 4 April 2022.
  10. ↑ Nijher, Jaspreet (27 July 2014). "Sunil Grover aka Guthi is Jaspal Bhatti's find!". The Times of India. Retrieved 4 April 2022.
  11. ↑ "Happy Birthday Sunil Grover: Did You Know TV's Gutthi Started His Career as an RJ?". 3 August 2022.
  12. ↑ Kaushal, Sweta (17 February 2014). "Sunil Grover's Chutki fails to recreate Gutthi magic". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 4 April 2022.
  13. ↑ IANS (11 March 2014). "Sunil Grover in new avatar as Sabjee". Zee News. Retrieved 4 April 2022.
  14. ↑ "Sunil Grover Finally Breaks Silence on The Kapil Sharma Show Comeback Rumours". News18. 18 September 2019. Retrieved 4 March 2020.
  15. ↑ "Kapil Sharma threw a shoe at Sunil Grover because the team ate before him". Hindustan Times. 22 March 2017. Retrieved 4 March 2020.
  16. ↑ "Sunil Grover's Kanpur Waale Khuranas to go off air, comedian explains why". Hindustan Times. 10 January 2019. Retrieved 4 March 2020.
  17. ↑ "Sunil Grover's Kanpur Wale Khuranas to go off air soon. Here's why". India Today. 11 January 2019. Retrieved 4 March 2020.
  18. ↑ Farzeen, SAna (12 August 2020). "Sunil Grover: Will donate my earning from Gangs of Filmistan to charity". The Indian Express. Retrieved 29 August 2020.
  19. ↑ Trivedi, Tanvi (24 October 2020). "Comedy show 'Gangs of Filmistaan' wraps up in less than two months - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 5 January 2021.
  20. 1 2 "Sunil Grover: Tandav was a new world for me as an actor". The Indian Express. 14 January 2021. Retrieved 14 January 2021.
  21. ↑ Parashar, Shivam (4 January 2021). "Tandav trailer out. 10 unmissable moments from new Saif Ali Khan web series". India Today. Retrieved 5 January 2021.
  22. ↑ Team, Koimoi. com (8 June 2021). "Sunil Grover Breaks Silence On Returning On The Kapil Sharma Show: "But Yes, In Near Future..."". Koimoi. Retrieved 26 June 2021.
  23. ↑ Keshri, Shweta (23 March 2022). "Sunil Grover resumes work 2 months after heart attack, heads to Rishikesh". India Today. Retrieved 4 April 2022.
  24. ↑ "Timeline: How Kapil Sharma And Sunil Grover Reunited After Infamous Fight On Flight". NDTV. 1 March 2024. Retrieved 1 November 2024.
  25. ↑ "Varun Dhawan, Raghav Juyal, Ishaan Khatter, celebs shower praise on Sunil Grover's mimicry of Kader Khan: 'When you embody the soul..' - WATCH VIDEO". The Times of India. 15 March 2026. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 16 March 2026.
  26. ↑ "Sunil Grover's masterful mimicry of Gulzar is so good that not only Shaan, but all of internet is floored: Real-life AI". Hindustan Times. 18 August 2025. Retrieved 16 March 2026.
  27. ↑ "Aamir Khan praises Sunil Grover, says he does not 'mimic gestures' but understands 'how you think'". Hindustan Times. 22 January 2026. Retrieved 16 March 2026.
  28. 1 2 3 "I love being a 'wanna-be' sometimes: Sunil Grover". Hindustan Times. 18 October 2013. Retrieved 23 September 2017.
  29. ↑ Chakraborty, Urmi (17 May 2024). "Vikrant Massey and Mouni Roy's Blackout to stream on JioCinema; see poster here". The Telegraph. Retrieved 17 May 2024.
  30. ↑ "'VVan– Force of the Forest': Sidharth Malhotra and Tamannaah Bhatia to Star in New Thriller". The Hollywood Reporter India. 19 March 2026. Retrieved 21 March 2026.
  31. ↑ Hegde, Rajul (24 February 2010). "Meet the desi Mr. Bean". Rediff.com. Retrieved 8 April 2025.
  32. ↑ "SAB TV to pay tribute to comedy in cinema". India TV News. IANS. 23 January 2013. Retrieved 13 January 2025.
  33. ↑ Mishra, Iti Shree (29 October 2013). "There are so many girls like Gutthi: Sunil Grover". The Times of India. Retrieved 30 November 2023.
  34. ↑ "I left 'Comedy Nights with Kapil' to earn more money: Sunil Grover". CNN IBN. 5 December 2013. Archived from the original on 7 December 2013. Retrieved 13 August 2015.
  35. ↑ "Sunil Grover shoots for Comedy Nights". Patrika Group. No. 24 July 2014. Retrieved 24 July 2014.
  36. ↑ Kapoor, Jaskiran (21 February 2014). "Sunil Grover's 'Mad In India' a poor version of Comedy Nights with Kapil". The Indian Express. Retrieved 30 November 2023.
  37. ↑ "Sunil Grover's new role on Mad In India is child named Sabjee". NDTV. IANS. 12 March 2014. Retrieved 30 November 2023.
  38. ↑ "Sunil Grover says, My intentions are to act and to entertain with dignity". The GenX Times. Archived from the original on 6 April 2017. Retrieved 6 April 2017.
  39. ↑ "Sunil Grover earns praises for his performance on the grand finale of Indian Idol Season 9 finale". The Times of India. Retrieved 2 April 2017.
  40. ↑ Sadhna (28 August 2020). "Mashoor Gulati Sunil Grover turns Bhindi Bhai for Gangs Of Filmistan". India Today. Retrieved 29 August 2020.
  41. ↑ Keshri, Shweta (4 January 2021). "Tandav trailer out, into murky politics with Saif Ali Khan in new Amazon Prime web series". India Today. Retrieved 4 January 2021.
  42. 1 2 "Sunil Grover Begins Shoot for Web Series Sunflower by Vikas Bahl". News18. 8 November 2020. Retrieved 18 December 2020.
  43. 1 2 Bhasin, Shriya (8 November 2020). "Sunil Grover to play lead in ZEE5 web series 'Sunflower'". www.indiatvnews.com. Retrieved 18 December 2020.
  44. ↑ Khurana, Archika (28 February 2025). "Dabba Cartel Season 1 Review: From tiffins to turf wars: these women mean business". The Times of India. Retrieved 8 March 2025.
  45. ↑ Deb Roy, Lachmi (3 March 2025). "Netflix & Farhan Akhtar's 'Dabba Cartel' Review: Shabana Azmi, Jyotika, Gajraj Rao's series is an ode to female friendship". Firstpost. Archived from the original on 28 February 2025. Retrieved 8 March 2025.
  46. ↑ Radio Ha-ha | Business Standard News Business Standard > Beyond Business (14 September 2008). Retrieved 26 April 2016.
  47. ↑ "Sunil Grover Awards: List of awards and nominations received by Sunil Grover". The Times of India. Retrieved 8 December 2020.
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