Gaurav Gera
Gaurav Gera (born 23 September 1975) is an Indian comedian and actor who works in Hindi films and television. He has also worked in the Hindi musical Jhumroo. He is well known for playing the role of Nandu in Jassi Jaisi Koi Nahin. He gained further attention for his role in the 2025 film Dhurandhar and its sequel Dhurandhar: The Revenge which released in 2026.
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| Gaurav Gera |
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| (1975-09-23) 23 September 1975Faridabad, Haryana, India |
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| 2001–present |
Gaurav Gera (born 23 September 1975) is an Indian comedian and actor who works in Hindi films and television. He has also worked in the Hindi musical Jhumroo. He is well known for playing the role of Nandu in Jassi Jaisi Koi Nahin. He gained further attention for his role in the 2025 film Dhurandhar and its sequel Dhurandhar: The Revenge which released in 2026.
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. 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's show Tota Weds Maina and Colors TV show Mrs. Pammi Pyarelal. He was last seen in Colors TV'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. In 2019, he appeared in the Alt Balaji show Boss - Baap of Special Services where he essayed the role of Jignesh.
Gera made his Hindi Movie debut with Kyun...! Ho Gaya Na, where he played a cameo role. In 2008, he played Vinay Pathak'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. He appeared in the role of Mohammed Aalam in Aditya Dhar's 2025 spy film Dhurandhar and its 2026 sequel Dhurandhar: The Revenge.
Gera is known for a range of characters he essays on his Snapchat and Instagram handles; these include the widely popular Shopkeeper, Chutki and Billi Massi, among others.
| Column 1 | Column 2 |
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| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
| Year | Film | Role |
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| 2004 | Kyun...! Ho Gaya Na | Vinay Bhalla |
| 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 | |
| 2010 | Sky Ki Umeed | Veer & Bahadur |
| 2011 | Chalo Dilli | Gopi |
| 2014 | The Shaukeens | Bhanu |
| 2015 | MSG: The Messenger of God | Bhondu |
| 2016 | Mahayoddha Rama | One of Ravan's heads (voiceover) |
| 2022 | Kahani Rubberband Ki | |
| 2025 | Dhurandhar | Mohammed Aalam |
| 2026 | Dhurandhar: The Revenge |
| 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 | |
| 2003 | CID | Siddharth | Episode 261 and 262 - "The Case of the Nightmare" |
| 2004 | The Great Indian Comedy Show | Various characters | |
| 2005 | Hero - Bhakti Hi Shakti Hai | Cameraman Flash | |
| 2006 | CID | Pankaj | Episode 408 - "Yeh Phool Chaman Main Kaisa Khila" |
| 2007 | Bathroom Singer | Host/presenter | |
| 2008 | Babban Bhai v/s Bimla Tai | Babban Bhai | |
| 2009 | Dekh India Dekh | Malti Manohar Mishra | Contestant |
| 2009 | Baat Hamari Pakki Hai | Pappu | Cameo appearance |
| 2013 | Tota Weds Maina | Tota Ram Tiwari | |
| 2013 | Mrs. Pammi Pyarelal | Mrs. Pammi Pyarelal | |
| 2013–2014 | Comedy Nights with Kapil | Dulari | Cameo |
| 2015 | Chutki Shopkeeper 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 |
| 2017 | Bigg Boss 11 | Pinky Padosan | Guest |
| 2019 | BOSS: Baap of Special Services | Jignesh | |
| 2019 | Kitchen Champion | Participant/Chutki | |
| 2020 | Bhalla Calling Bhalla | Gogi | Web series released on ZEE5 |
| 2021 | Chef vs Fridge | Host |
- Harega Nahi India (2020) - sung by Gaurav Sharma
Gera has stated in an interview that he doesn't have a spouse or children of his own, and prefers his current life in Oshiwara, Mumbai.
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