Gaurav Gera (born 23 September 1973) is an Indian comedian and actor who works in
Hindi
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language films and television series. He also worked in Bollywood musical ''Jhumroo''. He is well known for playing the role of Nandu in ''
Jassi Jaisi Koi Nahin''. Gaurav has been granted exclusive
Snapchat
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filters on multiple occasions to meet up with his fans’ demands.
Career
Television
Gera started his career with ''
Life Nahin Hai Laddoo'' on
Star Plus
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and then he played the supporting role as Nandu in
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's show ''
Jassi Jaisi Koi Nahin''. He also appeared in various shows, ''
Kohi Apna Sa'', ''
Baat Hamari Pakki Hai'', ''
Babban Bhai v/s Bimla Tai''. He also played the lead role in
Sab TV
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History
Sony SAB was launched as SAB TV by Gautam Adhikari and Markand Adhikari under their company Sri Adhikari Brothers (thus the acronym) on ...
's show ''
Tota Weds Maina'' and
Colors TV
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show ''
Mrs. Pammi Pyarelal''. He was last seen in
Colors TV
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History
It was launched on ...
's reality show ''
Comedy Nights with Kapil'' as Dulari. In 2016, he made a cameo in the series ''
Naagin'' as Chutki. He was also a participant on ''
Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa
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''. In 2019 he appeared in the Alt Balaji show ''Boss - Baap of Special Services'' where he essayed the role of Jignesh.
Films
Gera made his Bollywood debut with the Hindi movie
Kyun...! Ho Gaya Na, where he played a cameo role. In 2008, he played
Vinay Pathak
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's younger brother Vivek in
Dasvidaniya. He also gave cameo appearances in ''
Chalo Dilli'', ''
Woodstock Villa'', ''
MP3: Mera Pehla Pehla Pyaar'' In 2015, he starred in ''
MSG: The Messenger'' as Bhondu.
Other media
Gera is known for a range of characters he essays on his
Snapchat
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and
Instagram
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handles, these include the widely popular Shopkeeper, Chutki, Billi Massi among others.
Television
Films
References
External links
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Living people
Male actors from Haryana
Indian male comedians
Indian television presenters
Indian male film actors
Indian male soap opera actors
Indian male television actors
21st-century Indian male actors
1973 births