Sunil Grover

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. Grover has appeared in several films such as Ghajini, Gabbar Is Back, Baaghi, The Legend of Bhagat Singh, Bharat and Jawan.

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

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

Career Grover was discovered during his college days by the late satirist and comedian Jaspal Bhatti. 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.

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. 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.

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.

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. The show ended in October 2020.

In 2021, Grover portrayed Gurpal Chauhan in political drama web series Tandav, 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. In the same year, he portrayed Sonu Singh in the thriller web-series Sunflower, for which he shed almost 8.1 kilos.

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. His mimicry of Salman Khan, Aamir Khan, Kader Khan and Gulzar has received widespread praise.

Filmography

Films + List of Sunil Grover film credits Year Title Role 1998 Pyaar To Hona Hi Tha Barber Totaram 1999 Mahaul Theek Hai 2026 Deepak

Television + List of Sunil Grover television credits Year Title Role Notes 1995 Full Tension Various characters 2001 Professor Money Plant Punjabi Television series 2012 Comedy Circus Various characters 2013 Safar Filmy Comedy Ka Host 2013–2016 Comedy Nights with Kapil Gutthi, Khairatilal, Kapil's father in law and Various characters 2014 Mad In India Chhutki 2016–2017 The Kapil Sharma Show Dr. Mashoor Gulati, Rinku Devi, Piddu and Various characters 2017 Indian Idol 9 Dr. Mashoor Gulati/Rinku Devi 2017 Sabse Bada Kalakar Dr. Mashoor Gulati Guest appearance 2017 Super Night with Tubelight Dr. Mashoor Gulati, Bachchan Sahab and Various characters Television special to promote Tubelight 2018 Super Night with Padman Dr. Mashoor Gulati, Rinku Devi and Various characters Television special to promote Padman 2018 Dus Ka Dum Bachchan Sahab and Rinku Devi Television special 2018 Jio Dhan Dhana Dhan Professor Sahab 2018–2019 Kanpur Wale Khuranas Mr. Khurana 2018 25th Star Screen Awards Stree Co-hosted the show with Ayushmann Khurana, Vicky Kaushal and Salman Khan 2019 Bigg Boss Guest appearance Along with Haarsh Limbachiyaa 2020 Gangs of Filmistan Bhindi Bhai 2021Tandav Gurpal Chauhan 2021–2024 SunflowerSonu Singh 2023 United Kacche Tejinder "Tango" Gill

Radio Title Notes Hansi Ke Phavare-1 Sud on Radio Mirchi

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

Dubbing roles Animated films + 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 Little Adam West Ace – Hollywood Chicken Little Hindi English 2005 2015

Awards + List of Sunil Grover awards Year Category Film/Role Result 2018ITA Award For Special Mention Comic IconMimicry of Amitabh Bachchan