Actor
Gulshan Grover
Based In
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Origin
New Delhi, India
Years Active
1980–Present
Gulshan Grover – Biography
Gulshan Grover – Full Information
- Full Name: Gulshan Grover
- Popular Name: Gulshan Grover
- Nicknames: Bad Man of Bollywood, Badman
- Profession: Actor, Film Producer
- Profession Category: Actor, Villain
- Known For: Ram Lakhan, Mohra, Hera Pheri, I Am Kalam, Sooryavanshi
- Date of Birth: 21 September 1955
- Age: 70 years (as of 2026)
- Birthplace: New Delhi, India
- Hometown: New Delhi, India
- Current Residence: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
- Nationality: Indian
- Religion: Hinduism
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo
Physical Appearance
- Height: 5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
- Weight: Approx. 72 kg
- Eye Colour: Dark Brown
- Hair Colour: Salt & Pepper (Black/Grey)
Family
- Father: Bishamber Nath Grover
- Mother: Ramrakhi Grover
- Brothers: Sonu Grover, Ramesh Grover
- Sister: One sister (Name not publicly disclosed)
- Marital Status: Divorced
- Children: Sanjay Grover (Son)
Education
- School: Completed his schooling in New Delhi
- College: Sri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC), University of Delhi
- Qualification: Postgraduate Degree in Commerce
Career Highlight
| Year | Career Highlight |
|---|---|
| 1980 | Made his feature film acting debut with the multi-starrer drama Hum Paanch. |
| 1983 | Earned recognition through memorable supporting and negative roles in Sadma and Avtaar. |
| 1989 | Became famous as the “Bad Man” of Bollywood with his iconic portrayal of Kesariya Vilayati in Ram Lakhan. |
| 1994 | Delivered memorable villain performances in Mohra as Tyson and Dilwale as Shankar Bihari. |
| 1997 | Expanded internationally by starring in the Hollywood adventure film The Second Jungle Book: Mowgli & Baloo. |
| 2000 | Played the cult-favorite villain Kabeera in the blockbuster comedy Hera Pheri. |
| 2011 | Received widespread critical acclaim for his positive role as Bhati in I Am Kalam. |
| 2021 | Returned to mainstream commercial cinema as the antagonist Usmani in Sooryavanshi. |
| 2024 | Appeared in the high-profile action films Indian 2 and Hindustani 2, directed by S. Shankar. |
| 2026 | Promoted the comedy-drama Pachhattar Ka Chhora while continuing to be recognized as one of Bollywood’s most iconic screen villains. |
Awards List
| Year | Award Category | Award Name | Film / Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Best Villain | Filmfare Awards | Sir | Nominated |
| 2001 | Best Villain | Bollywood Movie Awards | Hera Pheri | Won |
| 2012 | Best Supporting Actor | National Film Awards | I Am Kalam | Nominated |
| 2012 | Best Actor | Searchlight Awards | I Am Kalam | Won |
| 2022 | Best Performance in a Negative Role | Indian Web Originals Awards | Your Honor Season 2 | Won |
About Gulshan Grover
During the making of the blockbuster 1989 film Ram Lakhan, director Subhash Ghai told him to use the word "Bad Man" as a regular catchphrase for his character Kesariya Vilayati. The dialogue became an overnight sensation, solidifying it as his career moniker.
Yes, he was one of the earliest actors from Bollywood to cross over into Western cinema. He has appeared in multiple English projects, notably The Second Jungle Book: Mowgli & Baloo (1997) and Beeper (2002).
Before entering movies, he was highly focused on academics and graduated with a prestigious Post Graduate Degree in Commerce from the premier Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC) in Delhi.
He was nominated for a National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor for his brilliantly gentle and positive portrayal of a dhabha owner named Bhati in the acclaimed 2011 film I Am Kalam.
His son is Sanjay Grover, who works behind the scenes in Hollywood and international studio spaces as a creative executive and producer.