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Saiju Kurup
Active Malayalam Cinema
- FromCherthala, Alappuzha district, Kerala, India
- Based inKochi, Kerala, India
- Age47 years
- Active2005 – Present
- Updated
Gulshan Grover – Biography
Gulshan Grover – Full Information
- Full Name: Saiju Govinda Kurup
- 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: March 12, 1979
- 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
Former Spouses:
- Filomina Grover (m. 1998; div. 2001)
- Kashish Grover (m. 2001; div. 2002)
- 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 |
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About Saiju Kurup
What is Saiju Kurup's most famous movie character?
He is legendary for playing Arakkal Abu, the hilariously cowardly local gang leader in the cult comedy franchise Aadu (2015), Aadu 2 (2017), and Aadu 3 (2026).
Which web series marked his digital OTT debut?
He made his digital debut as the titular lead character, Mahendran, in SonyLIV's highly acclaimed 2024 political comedy-satire series Jai Mahendran.
What did Saiju Kurup do before entering the film industry?
He graduated as an engineer from Nagpur and worked as a successful sales executive for telecommunication and insurance brands in Kochi before getting discovered for films.
Which films has he produced under his production banner?
He turned producer with the lighthearted family drama Bharathanatyam (2024) and followed it up with the 2026 box-office sequel hit Bharathanatyam 2: Mohiniyattam.
Who is his wife?
He married his former corporate colleague Anupama B. Nambiar in February 2005, and the couple has two children.
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