Gaurav Gera (born 23 September 1973) 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 acclaim for his role in the 2025 film Dhurandhar and its sequel Dhurandhar: The Revenge (2026).
Career Television 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 MainaTota Weds Maina to go off-air on 5 April and Colors TV show Mrs. Pammi Pyarelal.Mrs Pammi Pyarelal' family showWomen are following my saris, blouses: Gaurav Gera He was last seen in Colors TV's reality show Comedy Nights with Kapil as Dulari.Gaurav Gera's 'Dulari' to replace Sunil Grover's 'Gutthi' in Kapil Sharma's show 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.
Films 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.
Other media 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.
Filmography
Film Year Film Role 2004 Kyun...! Ho Gaya Na Vinay Bhalla 2005 Neal 'n' Nikki Happy Singh 2007 MP3: Mera Pehla Pehla Pyaar Sameer Kohli Buddha Mar Gaya Reporter 2008 Oh My God Dr. Piddu Dasvidaniya Vivek Woodstock Villa Ajay2010 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 Ki2025DhurandharMohammed Aalam2026Dhurandhar: The Revenge
Television 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 2005Hero - 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 appearance2013 Tota Weds Maina Tota Ram Tiwari Mrs. Pammi Pyarelal Param Gulati / Mrs. Pammi Pyarelal 2013–2014 Comedy Nights with Kapil Dulari Cameo 2015 Chutki Shopkeeper Aur Woh Chutki 2016 Naagin Chutki 2016 Comedy Nights LiveChutki 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 ChampionParticipant/Chutki 2020Bhalla Calling BhallaGogiWeb series released on ZEE52021Chef vs FridgeHost
Music video
Harega Nahi India (2020) - sung by Gaurav Sharma
Personal life 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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