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Gulshan Grover Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated September 4, 2026 • 6 min read

Quick Info

Date of birth21 September 1955

Age69 Years

BirthplaceNew Delhi, India

ProfessionActor

NationalityIndian

Marital statusDivorced

SpouseFilomina Grover (m. 1998; div. 2001); Kashish Grover (m. 2001; div. 2002)

FamilyFather - Bishambar Nath Grover; Mother - Ramrakhi Grover; Brothers - Ramesh Grover, Sonu Grover; Sister - Rita Grover

Gulshan Grover Biography

Gulshan Grover is an Indian actor known widely for his villainous roles in Hindi cinema. Born in New Delhi in 1955, he rose to prominence through stage and

Early life and background
Gulshan Grover was born on 21 September 1955 in New Delhi, India. He grew up in a family that relocated from Rawalpindi to Delhi after India’s independence. Grover attended a government school in Delhi and later studied at Shri Ram College of Commerce, where he completed postgraduate studies in commerce. From an early age he showed an interest in acting and took formal training at the Actor’s Studio, where peers included Anil Kapoor, Sanjay Dutt and Mazhar Khan. He went on to teach at the same studio.

Career
Grover made his film debut in 1980 with Hum Paanch. Over the years he built a reputation for playing antagonistic characters, a body of work that earned him the sobriquet “Bad Man” after his role as Kesariya Vilayati in Ram Lakhan. He has worked across a range of industries beyond Bollywood, appearing in films from Iran, Malaysia and Canada, and in 1997 became one of the first Indian actors to appear in a Hollywood production with The Second Jungle Book: Mowgli & Baloo.

His career has also included small-screen opportunities and international projects. He was reportedly considered for the role of a police inspector in Slumdog Millionaire, and he was offered the character Farhad Hassan in the final season of the TV series 24. Grover has appeared in music videos as well, including Sajjad Ali’s “Sohni Lagdi” and Yo Yo Honey Singh’s “Desi Kalakaar.”

Grover’s stage experience in groups such as the Little Theatre Group proved formative; he has said he did not take acting seriously until his work in theatre. His performances have been recognised with several awards, including honours from international festivals and publications such as the BBC Award, the Giant’s Award in Art & Cinema, the Stardust Best Actor Award and an award at the New York City International Film Festival.

Public profile
Physically, Grover is listed at 1.75 m (5'9") and around 70 kg (154 lbs), with black eyes and black hair. He follows Hinduism and is based in Mumbai, with an address reported in Versova, Andheri West. His zodiac sign is Virgo.

Family and personal life
Grover’s parents are Bishambar Nath Grover and Ramrakhi Grover. He has siblings including brothers Ramesh Grover, who works at BSquare Technologies, and Sonu Grover, a businessman, and a sister, Rita Grover, who is an NSD graduate. He married Filomina Grover in 1998; the marriage ended in divorce in 2001. He subsequently married Kashish Grover in 2001 and that marriage also ended in 2002. He has a son named Sanjay Grover.

Outside of acting, Grover’s interests include working out and swimming. He has shared appreciation for cinema and has named Mughal-E-Azam as a favourite film and actors such as Shah Rukh Khan and Manisha Koirala among his favourites. He has also spoken about roles he admired, suggesting he could have brought his own interpretation to parts like Katappa from the film Bahubali.

Latest updates
As of 2024 Grover is 69 years old. His career continues to be noted for the memorable antagonists he has portrayed and for a body of work that spans theatre, Indian cinema and international films. He remains a recognizable face in music videos and has maintained a public presence through interviews and appearances.
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Recent Work

The Second Jungle Book: Mowgli & Baloo

Hollywood film appearance (one of his early international roles)

1997
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Career Highlights

  1. Debut in Hum Paanch (1980)
  2. Nickname 'Bad Man' after Ram Lakhan
  3. Early international role in The Second Jungle Book: Mowgli & Baloo (1997)
  4. Recipient of multiple international and Indian film awards
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Gulshan Grover born?

21 September 1955

What is Gulshan Grover known for?

Actor

What is Gulshan Grover’s marital status?

Divorced

Who is Gulshan Grover married to?

Filomina Grover (m. 1998; div. 2001); Kashish Grover (m. 2001; div. 2002)