Kulvinder Ghir

Kulvinder Ghir is a British actor, comedian and writer. He is best known as one of the cast members in the sketch show Goodness Gracious Me (1998–2015). He is also known for playing Aslam in the Yorkshire-based film Rita, Sue and Bob Too!, and Poly Verisof in Foundation.

Early life Ghir was born in Nairobi, Kenya to Indian Punjabi parents of Sikh heritage. Ghir grew up in the Chapeltown suburb of Leeds, England. Ghir first began performing on stage at 13, going on to play comedy clubs between 15 and 17, thereafter enrolling in a London drama school.

Career Ghir made his first television appearance as a teenager in 1981 on the Yorkshire Television programme The Extraordinary People Show. At the time, he was looking at going into animation, and was one of three teenagers chosen to question Gerry Anderson about his techniques, and for general advice.

His next TV appearance was in 1985, in the recurring role of Davy Malik in the BBC drama Howards' Way. His breakthrough role came in 1987, The show lasted two series.

In 2013, he appeared as one of the feuding brothers in the film Jadoo. He also appeared in the final episode of the sitcom Big School, as Mr Rupesh the school bus driver. He also hosted the 2013 Brit Asia TV Music Awards. Since 2013, he has played Cyril in Still Open All Hours.

In 2019, he played the protagonist's father in Blinded by the Light.

Filmography Film

Television