Gaurav Gera

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Born (1973-09-23) 23 September 1973 (age 52)
Faridabad, Haryana, India
Occupations
  • Actor
  • comedian
  • television presenter
[1]
Yearsactive2001–present
Gaurav Gera
Born (1973-09-23) 23 September 1973 (age 52)
Faridabad, Haryana, India
Occupations
  • Actor
  • comedian
  • television presenter
[1]
Years active2001–present

Gaurav Gera (born 23 September 1973) is an Indian comedian and actor who works in Hindi films and television.[2] He has also worked in the Hindi musical Jhumroo.[3][4][5] He is well known for playing the role of Nandu in Jassi Jaisi Koi Nahin.[6][7][8] He gained further acclaim for his role in the 2025 film Dhurandhar and its sequel Dhurandhar: The Revenge (2026).

Television

Gera started his career with Life Nahin Hai Laddoo on Star Plus and then he played the supporting role as Nandu in Sony TV's show Jassi Jaisi Koi Nahin.[9] He also appeared in various shows, Kohi Apna Sa, Baat Hamari Pakki Hai, Babban Bhai v/s Bimla Tai.[10] He also played the lead role in Sab TV's show Tota Weds Maina[11] and Colors TV show Mrs. Pammi Pyarelal.[12][13] He was last seen in Colors TV's reality show Comedy Nights with Kapil as Dulari.[14][15][16][17] In 2016, he made a cameo in the series Naagin as Chutki. He was also a participant on Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa. In 2019, he appeared in the Alt Balaji show Boss - Baap of Special Services where he essayed the role of Jignesh.[18]

Films

Gera made his Hindi Movie debut with Kyun...! Ho Gaya Na, where he played a cameo role.[19] In 2008, he played Vinay Pathak's younger brother Vivek in Dasvidaniya.[20] He also gave cameo appearances in Chalo Dilli, Woodstock Villa, MP3: Mera Pehla Pehla Pyaar[21] In 2015, he starred in MSG: The Messenger as Bhondu.[22] He appeared in the role of Mohammed Aalam in Aditya Dhar's 2025 spy film Dhurandhar and its 2026 sequel Dhurandhar: The Revenge.

Other media

Gera is known for a range of characters he essays on his Snapchat and Instagram handles; these include the widely popular Shopkeeper, Chutki and Billi Massi, among others.[23][24][25]

Filmography

Key
† Denotes films that have not yet been released

Film

Year Film Role
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
2010 Sky Ki Umeed Veer & Bahadur
2011 Chalo Dilli Gopi
2014 The Shaukeens Bhanu
2015 MSG: The Messenger of God Bhondu
2016 Mahayoddha Rama One of Ravan's heads (voiceover)
2022 Kahani Rubberband Ki
2025 Dhurandhar Mohammed Aalam
2026 Dhurandhar: The Revenge

Television

Year(s) Title Role Notes
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 [26]
2003 CID Siddharth Episode 261 and 262 - "The Case of the Nightmare"
2004 The Great Indian Comedy Show Various characters [27]
2005 Hero - Bhakti Hi Shakti Hai Cameraman Flash
2006 CID Pankaj Episode 408 - "Yeh Phool Chaman Main Kaisa Khila"
2007 Bathroom Singer Host/presenter [28]
2008 Babban Bhai v/s Bimla Tai Babban Bhai [29]
2009 Dekh India Dekh Malti Manohar Mishra Contestant[30]
2009 Baat Hamari Pakki Hai Pappu Cameo appearance
2013 Tota Weds Maina Tota Ram Tiwari [31]
2013 Mrs. Pammi Pyarelal Mrs. Pammi Pyarelal [32]
2013–2014 Comedy Nights with Kapil Dulari Cameo[33]
2015 Chutki Shopkeeper 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[34]
2017 Bigg Boss 11 Pinky Padosan Guest
2019 BOSS: Baap of Special Services Jignesh [35]
2019 Kitchen Champion Participant/Chutki
2020 Bhalla Calling Bhalla Gogi Web series released on ZEE5[36]
2021 Chef vs Fridge Host

Music video

Personal life

References

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