Gaurav Gera (born 23 September 1973) is an Indian comedian and actor who works in Hindi language films and television series.[3] He also worked in Bollywood musical Jhumroo.[4][5][6] He is well known for playing the role of Nandu in Jassi Jaisi Koi Nahin.[7][8][9] Gaurav has been granted exclusive Snapchat filters on multiple occasions to meet up with his fans’ demands.[10]
Gaurav Gera | |
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 Gaurav Gera at unveils Shefali Sharma's music album | |
| Born | 23 September 1973 |
| Occupation |
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| Years active | 2000–present |
| Known for | Shopkeepa and Chutki series and ,Jassi Jaisi Koi Nahin as Nandu[2] |
Career
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.[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 in Sab TV's show Tota Weds Maina[13] and Colors TV show Mrs. Pammi Pyarelal.[14][15] He was last seen in Colors TV's reality show Comedy Nights with Kapil as Dulari.[16][17][18][19] 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.[20]
Films
Gera made his Bollywood debut with the Hindi movie Kyun...! Ho Gaya Na, where he played a cameo role.[21] In 2008, he played Vinay Pathak's younger brother Vivek in Dasvidaniya.[22] He also gave cameo appearances in Chalo Dilli, Woodstock Villa, MP3: Mera Pehla Pehla Pyaar[23] In 2015, he starred in MSG: The Messenger as Bhondu.[24]
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, Billi Massi among others.[25][26][27]
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Kyun...! Ho Gaya Na | Vinay |
| 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 |
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 | [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 on ZEE5[38] |
| 2021 | Chef vs Fridge | Host |
References
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