Gaurav Gera | |
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![]() Gaurav Gera at unveils Shefali Sharma's music album | |
Born | (1973-09-23)23 September 1973 (age 51) |
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Years active | 2000–present |
Known for | Shopkeepa and Chhutki series and ,Jassi Jaisi Koi Nahin as Nandu[2] |
Gaurav Gera (born 23 September 1973) is an Indian comedian and actor who works inHindi language films and television series.[3] He also worked in Bollywood musicalJhumroo.[4][5][6] He is well known for playing the role of Nandu inJassi Jaisi Koi Nahin.[7][8][9] Gaurav has been granted exclusiveSnapchat filters on multiple occasions to meet up with his fans’ demands.[10]
Gera started his career withLife Nahin Hai Laddoo onStar Plus and then he played the supporting role as Nandu inSony TV's showJassi Jaisi Koi Nahin.[11] He also appeared in various shows,Kohi Apna Sa,Baat Hamari Pakki Hai,Babban Bhai v/s Bimla Tai.[12] He also played the lead role inSab TV's showTota Weds Maina[13] andColors TV showMrs. Pammi Pyarelal.[14][15] He was last seen inColors TV's reality showComedy Nights with Kapil as Dulari.[16][17][18][19] In 2016, he made a cameo in the seriesNaagin as Chutki. He was also a participant onJhalak Dikhhla Jaa. In 2019 he appeared in the Alt Balaji showBoss - Baap of Special Services where he essayed the role of Jignesh.[20]
Gera made his Bollywood debut with the Hindi movieKyun...! Ho Gaya Na, where he played a cameo role.[21] In 2008, he playedVinay Pathak's younger brother Vivek inDasvidaniya.[22] He also gave cameo appearances inChalo Dilli,Woodstock Villa,MP3: Mera Pehla Pehla Pyaar[23] In 2015, he starred inMSG: The Messenger as Bhondu.[24]
Gera is known for a range of characters he essays on hisSnapchat andInstagram handles, these include the widely popular Shopkeeper, Chutki, Billi Massi among others.[25][26][27]
Year | Film | Role |
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2004 | Kyun...! Ho Gaya Na | Vinay Bhalla |
2005 | Neal 'n' Nikki | Happy Singh |
2007 | MP3: Mera Pehla Pehla Pyaar | Sameer Kohli |
Buddha Mar Gaya | ||
2008 | Oh My God | Dr. Piddu |
Dasvidaniya | Vivek | |
Woodstock Villa | Ajay | |
2011 | Chalo Dilli | Gopi |
2014 | The Shaukeens | Bhanu |
2015 | MSG: The Messenger of God | Bhondu |
2016 | Mahayoddha Rama | One of Ravan's heads (voice) |
2022 | Kahani Rubberband Ki |
Year(s) | Title | Role | Notes |
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2001 | Ssshhhh...Koi Hai | Vishal | Episodic role |
2001 | Life Nahin Hai Laddoo | Laddoo | |
2001 | Love Mein Kabhi Kabhi | Cameo appearance | |
2001–2003 | Kohi Apna Sa | Cameo | |
2003–2007 | Jassi Jaisi Koi Nahin | Nandu | [28] |
2003 | CID | Siddharth | Episode 261 and 262 -The Case of the Nightmare |
2004 | The Great Indian Comedy Show | Various characters | [29] |
2005 | Hero - Bhakti Hi Shakti Hai | Cameraman Flash | |
2006 | CID | Pankaj | Episode 408 -Yeh Phool Chaman Main Kaisa Khila |
2007 | Bathroom Singer | Host/presenter | [30] |
2008 | Babban Bhai v/s Bimla Tai | Babban Bhai | [31] |
2009 | Dekh India Dekh | Malti Manohar Mishra | Contestant[32] |
2009 | Baat Hamari Pakki Hai | Pappu | Cameo appearance |
2013 | Tota Weds Maina | Tota Ram Tiwari | [33] |
2013 | Mrs. Pammi Pyarelal | Mrs. Pammi Pyarelal | [34] |
2013–2014 | Comedy Nights with Kapil | Dulari | Cameo[35] |
2015 | Chutki Shopkeepa Aur Woh | Chutki | |
2016 | Naagin | Chutki | |
2016 | Comedy Nights Live | Chutki | Episode 23 |
2016 | Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 9 | Contestant | Eliminated, 2nd week - 14 August 2016[36] |
2017 | Bigg Boss 11 | Pinky Padosan | Guest |
2019 | BOSS: Baap of Special Services | Jignesh | [37] |
2019 | Kitchen Champion | Participant/Chutki | |
2020 | Bhalla Calling Bhalla | Gogi | Web series released onZEE5[38] |
2021 | Chef vs Fridge | Host |
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