Sunil Grover is one actor who redefined comedy on the Indian television. As the talented actor turns 40 today, we need to take a break from our busy schedules and take note of the fabulous work Sunil Grover has been doing for years, ensuring that his fans have the best and the last laugh. After all, pulling off comedy is the most difficult thing for an actor.
We all know that his talent and comic timing can be touted as one of the major reasons for the grand success of both of Kapil Sharma’s shows – Comedy Nights With Kapil and The Kapil Sharma Show.
He began playing Gutthi on Colors and then went on to enact Rinku Bhabhi on Sony channel. But, whatever be the character, his straight face, gaudy clothes and peculiar accent make him an audience favourite on Kapil Sharma’s shows.
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Who discovered Sunil?
Sunil hails from Sirsa in Haryana and has a Masters Degree in Theater from Chandigarh. it was during his college days that late satirist Jaspal Bhatti, known for his Flop Show, noticed him.
Sunil is the same Sud from Radio Mirchi
- The famous “Hansi Ke Phuware” had Sunil’s voice.
- He hosted the popular series on Radio Mirchi for years, where he played the deadpan character of Sudarshan aka Sud.
- His peculiar style of narrating silly jokes in a distinct tone made him a household ‘voice.’
- He even received the Radio and Television Advertising Practitioners Association of India Award for outstanding voice-over performance.
- We can never forget his line “Aaj main aapko joke sunata hoon….. page number 56 upar se third joke.”
In Bollywood
- Radio jockey, anchoring and even acting in films, Sunil has tried every medium.
- He made appearances in films like Pyar To Hona Hi Tha, The Legend of Bhagat Singh, Zila Ghaziabad, Family, Gabbar Is Back and Baaghi.
- Remember how he tried to copy Aamir Khan as Sanjay Singhania in Ghajini?
- He was recently seen in Coffee with D where he tried to ape journalist Arnab Goswami.
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Gutthi inspired from his college classmates
- According to him, Gutthi was inspired by his personal experience in college.
- He said there were very few girls as compared to boys, and they had the traits of Gutthi.
Gutthi Also walked rthe ramp for Mandira Bedi
- Call him a true rockstar, for Sunil took to the runway wearing one of Mandira’s sarees, with much ease.
- The actor-designer was quoted as saying, “I wanted to take the fun aspect to a new level. I wanted a lovable character who appeals to people across the board. Gutthi is absolutely adorable. And she has a lot of admirers.
- Who better to end my show than someone who has given so many people joy and laughter.
- Gutthi got more applause than the biggest of supermodels.”
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