NOT ONLY NEWS: Gulshan Grover, born on 21 September 1955 in New Delhi, remains one of Indian cinema’s most iconic and enduring villains. A postgraduate from Delhi’s Sri Ram College of Commerce, Grover was closely associated with the Little Theatre Group before shifting to Mumbai to pursue acting. He later trained at the Actor’s Studio, where he even mentored future Bollywood star Anil Kapoor.
Grover made his screen debut with Hum Paanch in 1980, but it was the late 1980s and 1990s that cemented his place as Bollywood’s definitive villain. His famous catchphrase “Bad Man” from Ram Lakhan (1989) became synonymous with his on-screen persona, making him a household name.
Over a career spanning four decades, Gulshan Grover has appeared in more than 400 films across Hindi and international cinema. His versatile negative roles in movies such as Saudagar, Yes Boss, Mohra, Hera Pheri, and Lajja established him as a master of villainy. He is also among the first Indian actors to make significant inroads into Hollywood and European films, featuring in several international projects.
Beyond acting, Grover is widely respected for his disciplined lifestyle, sharp dressing sense, and efforts to promote Indian cinema globally. Despite portraying fearsome antagonists, he is admired in real life for his humility, professionalism, and gentlemanly nature.
On the personal front, the actor has a son, Sanjay, whom he enrolled in cricket coaching at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium during the 1990s.
Tagline: From “Bad Man” to International Icon — Gulshan Grover redefined the art of villainy in Bollywood.
