# Gulshan Grover

Gulshan Grover (born 21 September 1955) is an Indian actor and film producer who has appeared in over 100 films. He is popularly known as the "Bad Man" of Hindi cinema because of his ability to create an impact with his negative roles in films.

## Early life

Grover holds a post graduate degree from Delhi's Shri Ram College of Commerce and was associated with ‘Little Theatre Group’ for a long time before launching into the Hindi film industry.

## Awards

| Year | From | Award | Film | Result |
| 2011/2012 | TSR-TV9 National Film Awards | contribution to Indian & International Cinema | contribution | Won |
| 2012 | Stardust Award | Searchlight Awards-Best Actor. | I Am Kalam | Won |

## Selected filmography

Key :
| † | Delayed Release | † | Not released |
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
| 1980 | Hum Paanch | Mahavir | |
| 1981 | Bulundi | Vikram's friend | Cameo |
| 1981 | Rocky | | |
| 1982 | Arth | Gulshan | |
| 1983 | Sadma | Balma | |
| 1983 | Avtaar | Chandar Kishan | |
| 1984 | Mashaal | Munna | |
| 1984 | Andar Baahar | Gulshan | |
| 1984 | Insaaf Kaun Karega | | |
| 1984 | Sohni Mahiwal | Noor | |
| 1985 | Paththar | Ravi Rai | |
| 1985 | Nyayam Meere Cheppali | Dilip | Telugu |
| 1985 | Saamri | Khanna | |
| 1986 | Manav Hatya | | |
| 1988 | Mera Muqaddar | Suraj | |
| 1988 | Aag Ke Sholay | | |
| 1988 | Veerana | Raghu | |
| 1988 | Khatron Ke Khiladi | | |
| 1989 | Waqt Ke Zanjeer | | |
| 1989 | Pyar Ke Naam Qurbaan | Master Dayashankar/ Daciat Shankar | |
| 1989 | Ram Lakhan | Kesariya Vilayati | |
| 1989 | Eeshwar | Natwarlal | |
| 1989 | Love Love Love | Vikram (Vicky) | |
| 1989 | Ladaai | Peter | |
| 1989 | Kanoon Apna Apna | Kailash Bhadbole | |
| 1990 | Upkar Dudhache | | Marathi film |
| 1990 | Lohe Ke Haath | Triloki | |
| 1990 | Doodh Ka Karz | | |
| 1991 | Jeevan Daata | | |
| 1991 | Raiszaada | Inspector Wafadaar Gupta | |
| 1991 | Izzat | | |
| 1991 | Kurbaan | Dacait Himmat Singh | |
| 1991 | Saudagar | | |
| 1991 | Banjaran | Shakti Singh | |
| 1992 | Tyagi | Prem Dayal | |
| 1992 | Vishwatma | Tapasvi Gunjal: Sonia's former fiancé | |
| 1992 | Vajraghat | | |
| 1992 | Tahalka | Allah Rakha | |
| 1992 | Jigar | Inspector Pradhan | |
| 1992 | Dil Hi To Hai | Jack | |
| 1992 | Dushman Zamana | Thapa | |
| 1992 | Shola Aur Shabnam | Kali Shankar | |
| 1992 | Police Officer | John | |
| 1992 | Umar 55 Ki Dil Bachpan Ka | Malhotra | |
| 1993 | Anari | Chhote Raja Vinay Singh | |
| 1993 | Apaatkaal | Nikka Shaitaan | |
| 1993 | Sir | Chappan Tikli a.k.a. Jimmy | Nominated - Filmfare Award for Best Villain |
| 1994 | Vijaypath | Shakti | |
| 1994 | Kanoon | Raja Thakur | |
| 1994 | Yaar Gaddar | | |
| 1994 | Kaniyaa | | |
| 1994 | Raja Babu | | |
| 1994 | Dilwale | Shankar Bihari | |
| 1994 | Mohra | Tyson | |
| 1994 | Aag | Thakur Madhav Singh | |
| 1994 | Criminal | Robert Rakesh Kumar | Telugu film |
| 1994 | Zamane Se Kya Darna | | |
| 1995 | Sabse Bada Khiladi | Inspector K.Kada | |
| 1995 | Criminal | Robert Rakesh Kumar | |
| 1995 | Raghuveer | Nitiram Chanakya | |
| 1995 | The Gambler | Billa | |
| 1995 | Ram Jaane | Bhau | |
| 1996 | Raja Ki Aayegi Baraat | Gyani Kartar Singh | |
| 1996 | Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi | King Don | |
| 1997 | Ghoonghat | Sher Khan | |
| 1997 | Yes Boss | Bhushan | |
| 1997 | Mr. and Mrs. Khiladi | Vicky | |
| 1997 | The Second Jungle Book: Mowgli & Baloo | Baldeo | English film |
| 1998 | 2001: Do Hazaar Ek | Krishna Rao | |
| 1998 | Duplicate | Shalaku | |
| 1998 | Sar Utha Ke Jiyo | | |
| 1998 | Mehndi | Sikh Truck Driver | Uncredited |
| 1998 | Ghar Bazar | | |
| 1998 | Angaaray | Lala Roshanlal | |
| 1999 | 1947: Earth | | |
| 1999 | International Khiladi | Thakral | |
| 1999 | Hindustan Ki Kasam | Jabbar | Nominated - Zee Cine Awards for Best Performance in a Negative Role |
| 1999 | Hum Tum Pe Marte Hain | Udhed Singh | |
| 1999 | Branchie | John Paul | Italian film |
| 2000 | Hera Pheri | Kabeera | |
| 2001 | Tales of The Kama Sutra 2: Monsoon | | |
| 2001 | 16 December | Dost Khan | |
| 2001 | Lajja | Virender | |
| 2002 | Air Panic | Philip | English film |
| 2002 | Beeper | Sr. Inspector Vijay Kumar | English film |
| 2003 | Fun2shh... Dudes in the 10th Century | Chindi Chor/King Babushah | |
| 2003 | Boom | Medium Mia / Cutpiece Salim Suiting Shirting | |
| 2003 | Jism | Rohit Khanna | |
| 2003 | 3 Deewarein | Mohan | |
| 2003 | Ek Aur Ek Gyarah | Panther | |
| 2003 | Jajantaram Mamantaram | Chattan Singh | |
| 2004 | Dil Maange More | Rahman | |
| 2004 | Ek Se Badkhar Ek | | |
| 2004 | Taarzan: The Wonder Car | Inspector Khurana | |
| 2004 | American Daylight | Billoo | English language film |
| 2004 | 1:1.6 An Ode to Lost Love | Pramod | English language film |
| 2005 | Balu | Khan | Telugu film |
| 2005 | Dus | Irrfan/Jamwal | |
| 2006 | Tom, Dick and Harry | | |
| 2006 | Family - Ties of Blood | | |
| 2006 | Ek Khiladi Ek Haseena | | |
| 2006 | Tathastu | | |
| 2006 | Gangster | Khan Bhai | |
| 2006 | Eight: The Power of Shani | | |
| 2006 | Anthony Kaun Hai? | | |
| 2007 | Dhokha | | |
| 2007 | Fool n Final | Choksi | |
| 2007 | Cape Karma | | |
| 2007 | Showbiz | | |
| 2008 | Jumbo | | |
| 2008 | Yaariyan | | Punjabi film |
| 2008 | Karzzzz | Sir Juda | |
| 2008 | Love Story 2050 | Dr. Hoshi | |
| 2009 | Victory | Andy | |
| 2009 | Yuvah | Anna | Kannada film |
| 2009 | Acid Factory | ACP Ranbir Singh | |
| 2009 | Zor Lagaa Ke...Haiya! | | |
| 2010 | Kajraare | Avtar Singh | |
| 2010 | Mittal v/s Mittal | | |
| 2010 | Virsa | Jogindar Singh Grewal | |
| 2010 | Knock Out | Bapuji | |
| 2010 | Crook | S.I. Joseph Pinto | |
| 2010 | Payback | Inspector Sawant | |
| 2011 | I Am Kalam | Bhati | |
| 2011 | Waqt-Ek Rishta | | |
| 2011 | Bin Bulaye Baraati | Durjan Singh | |
| 2012 | Ganga Devi | | |
| 2012 | Agent Vinod | Taimoor Paasha | Special appearance in the song "Dil Mera Muft Ka" |
| 2012 | Desperate Endeavors | Dada | English film |
| 2013 | Baat Bann Gayi | Laxmi Nivas | |
| 2013 | Rajdhani Express | Railway T.T.E. | |
| 2013 | Bullet Raja | Balraj Bajaj aka Marwari | |
| 2013 | Desires of the Heart | Pradeep | |
| 2013 | Sooper Se Ooper | Madho Singh Rathod | |
| 2013 | Prisoners of the Sun | Rohit | English film |
| 2014 | April Fool | | Telugu film |
| 2014 | 18.11 - A Code of Secrecy | Captain Rack | |
| 2014 | Yaariyan | Jimmy Sir - College principal | |
| 2014 | Station | Narrator | |
| 2015 | Honour Killing | Harjinder Singh | |
| 2015 | Kaun Kitne Paani Mein | Kharu Pahelwan - Co-lead | |
| 2015 | UnIndian | Deepak Khuranaa | |
| 2015 | I Love Desi | Bauji | |
| 2016 | Salaam Mumbai | Suraj | |
| 2016 | Waarrior Savitri | Satya's Dad | |
| 2017 | I'm Not A Terrorist | Abu Zar | |
| 2017 | Behen Hogi Teri | Dhappi Pehalwaan | |
| 2018 | Hate Story 4 | Vikram Kurana | |
| 2019 | The Man from Kathmandu | Abu Mia Siddiqi | English film |
| 2019 | The Devil's Daughter | The Devil | |
| 2019 | Cabaret | Salim | Released on ZEE5 |
| 2020 | Sadak 2 | Dilip Hathkaata | |
| 2021 | Mumbai Saga | Naari Khan | |
| 2021 | Parvaaz: The Journey | | |
| 2021 | Cash | Gautam Acharya | |
| 2021 | Sooryavanshi | Maulana Kader Usmani | |
| 2022 | The Good Maharaja | | |
| 2022 | Rocketry: The Nambi Effect | A. P. J. Abdul Kalam | |
| 2022 | Nephilim | Voice of main villain Azazel | |
| 2023 | Charlie Chopra | Brigadier Meherbaan Singh Rawat | |
| 2024 | Indian 2 | Amit Agarwal | Tamil film |
| 2024 | Mogul† | Dawood Ibrahim | |
| 2024 | No Means No† | Vijay Grover | |

### Music videos

| Year | Video | Artist |
| 1999 | "Sohni Lagdi" | Sajjad Ali |
| 1999 | "Sawan Mein Lag Gai" | Mika Singh |
| 2014 | "Desi Kalakaar" | Yo Yo Honey Singh |

## Dubbing roles
### Live-action television series

| Title | Actor(s) | Character(s) | Dub Language | Original Language | Original Year Release | Dub Year Release | Channel/Network | Notes |
| Breaking Bad | Mark Margolis | Hector Salamanca | Hindi | English | 2008 | 2023 | Zee Cafe | |