Gaurav Gera
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] |
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]
Career
[edit]Television
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]| 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
[edit]| 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 |
Music Video
[edit]- Harega Nahi India (2020) - sung by Gaurav Sharma[39]
References
[edit]- ^ Desk, India TV News (25 March 2012). "Gaurav Gera's Tribute To Kishore Kumar With Musical 'Jhumroo'". www.indiatvnews.com.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ "I felt gorgeous: Gaurav Gera". Archived from the original on 18 July 2013.
- ^ My priority is playing a negative role: Gaurav Gera
- ^ "Gaurav Gera excited about playing small town guy". Zee News. 18 December 2012.
- ^ "Celebration time Shweta Gulati and Gaurav Gera - Times of India". The Times of India.
- ^ "Live shows give unmatched high: Gaurav Gera". mid-day. 5 April 2012.
- ^ "Never resorted to comedy that's crass: Gaurav Gera - Times of India". The Times of India.
- ^ Chattopadhyay, Sudipto (16 February 2006). "'I look much better in person'". DNA India.
- ^ "Will Kapil Sharma's Dulari be as good as Guthi?". Zee News. 28 November 2013.
- ^ "Snapchat row: Gaurav Gera aka Billi Masi presents a different side to the issue and makes a lot of sense! | Latest News & Updates at Daily News & Analysis". dna. 16 April 2017. Retrieved 10 March 2018.
- ^ "Gaurav Gera says 'no' to regressive soaps". The Times of India. 25 March 2014. Retrieved 1 February 2021.
- ^ "Gaurav Gera opposite Kavita Kaushik, replaces Amit Mistry in Tota Maina!". Bhaskar. 11 December 2012. Retrieved 1 February 2021.
- ^ Tota Weds Maina to go off-air on 5 April
- ^ Mrs Pammi Pyarelal' family show
- ^ Women are following my saris, blouses: Gaurav Gera
- ^ Goyal, Divya (26 November 2013). "Is Gaurav Gera the new 'Gutthi' of 'Comedy Nights With Kapil'?". Indian Express. Retrieved 1 February 2021.
- ^ "New Gutthi or Dulaari: Saif romances Gaurav Gera on Comedy Nights With Kapil". India Today. Retrieved 1 February 2021.
- ^ Gaurav Gera's 'Dulari' to replace Sunil Grover's 'Gutthi' in Kapil Sharma's show
- ^ "Exit Gutthi, enter Dulari on 'Comedy Nights With Kapil'". DNA India. 27 November 2013. Retrieved 1 February 2021.
- ^ "Boss trailer out: Karan Singh Grover and Sagarika Ghatge starrer thriller premieres on August 2". India Today. 12 July 2019. Retrieved 30 July 2019.
- ^ "Mom wanted to slap me and girlfriend was shocked: Gaurav Gera". Archived from the original on 16 July 2013.
- ^ "Gaurav Gera's tribute to Kishore Kumar with musical 'Jhumroo'". Zee News. 25 March 2012.
- ^ Prabhu, Vidya (23 July 2006). "Gera gets into a new gear". DNA India.
- ^ "MSG " The Messenger: Not just babaji, the film has other eminent stars too!". www.indiatvnews.com. 11 February 2015. Retrieved 10 February 2020.
- ^ "Comedy alert: One comedian, multiple characters, all thanks to video filters". Hindustan Times. 29 March 2017. Retrieved 12 August 2019.
- ^ Team, DNA Web (16 April 2017). "Snapchat row: Gaurav Gera aka Billi Masi presents a different side to the issue and makes a lot of sense!". DNA India. Retrieved 21 August 2019.
- ^ "Comedy alert: One comedian, multiple characters, all thanks to video filters". Hindustan Times. 29 March 2017. Retrieved 21 August 2019.
- ^ "Gaurav Gera is in no mood to do serious roles - Times of India". The Times of India.
- ^ "Gaurav Gera finds negative roles 'challenging'". Zee News. 12 January 2013.
- ^ "Now, a reality show for bathroom singers!". DNA India. 4 July 2007.
- ^ "No daily soaps for me: Gaurav Gera". Zee News. 30 March 2012.
- ^ "Gaurav Gera to play a woman in his next - Times of India". The Times of India.
- ^ "Gaurav Gera back with 'Tota Weds Maina' - Times of India". The Times of India.
- ^ "Gaurav Gera does everything a woman does - Times of India". The Times of India.
- ^ "I am not Gutthi's replacement: Dulari of Comedy Nights - Times of India". The Times of India.
- ^ "Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 9: Gaurav Gera is the first elimination". timesofindia. Retrieved 14 August 2016.
- ^ "Gaurav Gera looking for a negative role". The Quint. 26 August 2019.
- ^ "Bhalla Calling Bhalla web series review: A hilarious look at life in lockdown". Free Press Journal. Retrieved 15 July 2021.
- ^ "Gaurav Sharma's "Harega Nahi India" is dedicated to the Indians for their efforts and bravery". www.radioandmusic.com. Retrieved 27 August 2024.
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