Quick Info
| Profession | Actor |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 21/09/1955 |
| Age | 70 years |
| Birthplace | New Delhi, India |
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Bio/Wiki
| Name Earned | Bad Man |
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| Notable Achievement | Appeared in over 100 films; known for National Film Award-nominated role as Bhati in I Am Kalam (2010); first Bollywood actor to appear in Hollywood films |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 175 cm |
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| Weight | 70 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Government School, Delhi |
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| College | Shri Ram College of Commerce, New Delhi |
| Educational Qualification | Post Graduate in Commerce |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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| Address | Woodstock, J P Road, Versova, Andheri West, Mumbai |
| Hobbies | Workout and Swimming |
| Habits | Smokes and drinks alcohol |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Divorced |
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| Affairs/Girlfriends | Somy Ali, actress (rumoured) |
| Wife | Filomina Grover (m. 1998; div. 2001), Kashish Grover (m. 2001; div. 2002) |
| Children | Sanjay Grover |
Family
| Father | Bishambar Nath Grover |
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| Mother | Ramrakhi Grover |
| Siblings |
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| Family Background | Ancestors migrated from Rawalpindi to Delhi after India's independence |
Career
| Debut | Hum Paanch (1980) |
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| Training | Received acting training at Actor's Studio alongside Anil Kapoor, Sanjay Dutt, and Mazhar Khan; later became a teacher at the same institution |
| Hollywood Breakthrough | First Bollywood actor to work in a Hollywood film with The Second Jungle Book: Mowgli & Baloo (1997) |
| International Work | Appeared in films from Iran, Malaysia, and Canada |
Favourites
| Favourite Food | Grilled Fish |
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| Favourite Actor | Shah Rukh Khan |
| Favourite Actress | Manisha Koirala |
| Favourite Film | Mughal-E-Azam |
| Favourite Travel Destinaion | Goa |
| Favourite Travel Destination | Goa |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Gulshan Grover smokes and drinks. | |
| 2. He developed a passion for acting during his school years. | |
| 3. Gulshan received acting training alongside Anil Kapoor, Sanjay Dutt, and Mazhar Khan at the Actor’s Studio. | |
| 4. He later became a teacher at the same institution. | |
| 5. Gulshan had the opportunity to dine with Prince Charles in Scotland. | |
| 6. He was initially considered for the Police Inspector role in 'Slumdog Millionaire', which eventually went to Irrfan Khan. | |
| 7. In 1997, he became the first Bollywood actor to feature in the Hollywood movie 'The Second Jungle Book: Mowgli & Baloo'. | |
| 8. Gulshan has also appeared in films from Iran, Malaysia, and Canada. | |
| 9. His interest in acting grew after performing in plays at the Little Theatre Group. | |
| 10. Gulshan Grover has earned several international awards for his acting. | |
| 11. He has appeared in music videos for songs by Sajjad Ali and Yo Yo Honey Singh. | |
| 12. Gulshan was offered a role in the TV series '24'. | |
| 13. After his divorce, his ex-secretary married his first wife. | |
| 14. Gulshan mentioned in an interview that he could have enhanced the role of Katappa in Bahubali. | |
| 15. Known as the 'Bad Man' of Bollywood, he earned this moniker after his role in 'Ram Lakhan'. | |
| 16. Gulshan smokes and drinks alcohol. |