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From Bollywood’s ‘Bad Man’ to Prince Charles' friends, a look at Gulshan Grover's lesser-known facts
From Bollywood's iconic 'Bad Man' to a globetrotting actor who counts royalty among his friends, Gulshan Grover's journey is full of surprising chapters.
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Early Career
Gulshan Grover was born on September 21, 1955. He completed his Bachelor’s degree from Sri Ram College of Commerce, Delhi University. Before entering Bollywood, the actor was associated with a theatre group called ‘Little Theatre Group.’
Gulshan Grover was born on September 21, 1955. He completed his Bachelor’s degree from Sri Ram College of Commerce, Delhi University. Before entering Bollywood, the actor was associated with a theatre group called ‘Little Theatre Group.’
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Bad Man of Bollywood
Gulshan Grover is one of the most versatile actors in Bollywood, expanding his career from Bollywood to regional and Hollywood. He is known as the ‘Bad Man’ of Bollywood after he appeared in several villainous roles in the 1980s and 1990s. His popular negative character portrayals in films like Kali Baba, Kabeera and Kesariya Vilayati.
Gulshan Grover is one of the most versatile actors in Bollywood, expanding his career from Bollywood to regional and Hollywood. He is known as the ‘Bad Man’ of Bollywood after he appeared in several villainous roles in the 1980s and 1990s. His popular negative character portrayals in films like Kali Baba, Kabeera and Kesariya Vilayati.
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Acting debut
In the 1980 Bapu-directed movie Hum Paanch, Gulshan made his acting debut. Sanjeev Kumar, Shabana Azmi, Mithun Chakraborty, Nasiruddin Shah, Raj Babbar, and Amrish Puri are also in the movie.
In the 1980 Bapu-directed movie Hum Paanch, Gulshan made his acting debut. Sanjeev Kumar, Shabana Azmi, Mithun Chakraborty, Nasiruddin Shah, Raj Babbar, and Amrish Puri are also in the movie.
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First actor to star in Hollywood
Gulshan Grover is the first actor who expand his horizon and star in a Hollywood movie. His footsteps have been later followed by many. He portrayed the lead antagonist in the 1996 movie The Second Jungle Book: Mowgli & Baloo. In Casino Royale, Gulshan Grover had the opportunity to play a Bond villain, but he was passed over for the part by an overly eager friend who told the media about it.
Gulshan Grover is the first actor who expand his horizon and star in a Hollywood movie. His footsteps have been later followed by many. He portrayed the lead antagonist in the 1996 movie The Second Jungle Book: Mowgli & Baloo. In Casino Royale, Gulshan Grover had the opportunity to play a Bond villain, but he was passed over for the part by an overly eager friend who told the media about it.
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Versatile actor
Gulshan Grover has acted in movies from Germany, Australia, Poland, Canada, Iran, Malaysia, and Nepal. Across languages, genres, and platforms, he has received praise for his ability to effortlessly fit into any character. He has also starred in numerous regional films. He starred in Telugu films like April Fool and Balu after making an appearance in his first Marathi film, Upkar Dudhache. Additionally, he starred in the Punjabi movie Yaariyan.
Gulshan Grover has acted in movies from Germany, Australia, Poland, Canada, Iran, Malaysia, and Nepal. Across languages, genres, and platforms, he has received praise for his ability to effortlessly fit into any character. He has also starred in numerous regional films. He starred in Telugu films like April Fool and Balu after making an appearance in his first Marathi film, Upkar Dudhache. Additionally, he starred in the Punjabi movie Yaariyan.
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![Friends with Prince Charles Gulshan Grover shared a strong friendship with Prince Charles and is a close friend of the monarch. In his autobiography, "Bad Man: An Autobiography," Gulshan recounted how the then-Prince Charles had invited him to Clarence House in London's St. James Palace. The actor also remembered that he had previously met the royal, who had welcomed him as a guest and seated him in his private study.](https://images.moneycontrol.com/static-mcnews/2025/09/20250921111816_gulshan-gorver-ps-seven.jpg "Friends with Prince Charles Gulshan Grover shared a strong friendship with Prince Charles and is a close friend of the monarch. In his autobiography, "Bad Man: An Autobiography," Gulshan recounted how the then-Prince Charles had invited him to Clarence House in London's St. James Palace. The actor also remembered that he had previously met the royal, who had welcomed him as a guest and seated him in his private study.")
Friends with Prince Charles
Gulshan Grover shared a strong friendship with Prince Charles and is a close friend of the monarch. In his autobiography, "Bad Man: An Autobiography," Gulshan recounted how the then-Prince Charles had invited him to Clarence House in London's St. James Palace. The actor also remembered that he had previously met the royal, who had welcomed him as a guest and seated him in his private study.
Gulshan Grover shared a strong friendship with Prince Charles and is a close friend of the monarch. In his autobiography, "Bad Man: An Autobiography," Gulshan recounted how the then-Prince Charles had invited him to Clarence House in London's St. James Palace. The actor also remembered that he had previously met the royal, who had welcomed him as a guest and seated him in his private study.
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Music video
He first appeared in a music video for Sajjad Ali's song Sohni Lagdi. He subsequently appeared in other songs like Mika Singh's Sawan Mein Lg Gayi and Yo Yo Honey Singh's Desi Kalakaar.
He first appeared in a music video for Sajjad Ali's song Sohni Lagdi. He subsequently appeared in other songs like Mika Singh's Sawan Mein Lg Gayi and Yo Yo Honey Singh's Desi Kalakaar.
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Starred in India’s first-ever mockumentary
Gulshan Grover played himself in Bad Man, India's first mockumentary movie. The mockumentary explores the life and adventures. In the movie, the actor’s lifelong friends and family members, including Manisha Koirala, Ranjeet, Farah Khan, and others, portrayed themselves. This film, which debuted at the London Indian Film Festival and was selected for the Moscow International Film Festival, received accolades for its unorthodox plotline.
Gulshan Grover played himself in Bad Man, India's first mockumentary movie. The mockumentary explores the life and adventures. In the movie, the actor’s lifelong friends and family members, including Manisha Koirala, Ranjeet, Farah Khan, and others, portrayed themselves. This film, which debuted at the London Indian Film Festival and was selected for the Moscow International Film Festival, received accolades for its unorthodox plotline.
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