Gaurav Gera (born 23 September 1973) is an Indian comedian and actor who works in

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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

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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

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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, ''

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'', ''

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'', '' Babban Bhai v/s Bimla Tai''. He also played the lead role in

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's show '' Tota Weds Maina'' and

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show '' Mrs. Pammi Pyarelal''. He was last seen in

's reality show ''

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'' as Dulari. In 2016, he made a cameo in the series '' Naagin'' as Chutki. He was also a participant on ''

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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

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's younger brother Vivek in Dasvidaniya. He also gave cameo appearances in ''

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'', ''

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'', '' 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

and

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handles, these include the widely popular Shopkeeper, Chutki, Billi Massi among others.

Filmography

Television

Music Video

* ''Harega Nahi India'' (2020) - sung by Gaurav Sharma

References

External links

* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Gera, Gaurav 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