PHOTOS

Happy Birthday Sunil Grover : From RJ to bagging role with SRK, five interesting facts about the ace comedian

New Delhi: Comedian Sunil Grover, aka, Dr. Mashoor Gulati is famous in the industry for his perfect timing and impeccable acting skills. In the past two decades, the ace comedian has surely crafted his name in the entertainment industry. From portraying the iconic Gutthi in ‘The Kapil Sharma Show’ to playing a pivotal role in Salman Khan’s ‘Bharat’, the actor has never disappointed his fans! The actor has also been a part of several Bollywood hits such as ‘Ghajini’, ‘The Legend of Bhagat Singh’ and ‘Baaghi’ among others. As he rings in his 45th birthday, here are some interesting facts about him.

Zee Media Bureau|

Updated:Aug 03, 2022, 01:15 PM IST

1/5

Sunil Grover was discovered by comedian Jaspal Bhatti

Not many people know this, but the talented actor was first spotted by ace comedian Jaspal Bhatti. The late comedian had gone to Grover’s college in Chandigarh to conduct auditions. While he randomly appeared for the audition, Bhatti was well aware of his potential and selected him in one go.

2/5

Sunil Grover hosted “Hansi ke Phuware” on Radio Mirchi

Do you remember the popular character Sudarshan aka Sud on Radio Mirchi? It was voiced by none other than Suni Grover. Yes, the comedian has worked as a radio jockey before venturing into acting.

3/5

Sunil Grover acted in India’s first silent comedy ‘Gutur Gu’

Sunil Grover has been a part of India’s first silent comedy show ‘Gutur Gu’ on Sab TV. The show ran for over 180 episodes with four seasons.

4/5

Sunil Grover is a die-hard Shah Rukh Khan fan!

While King Khan has no dearth of fans, Sunil Grover holds a special place in the superstar’s heart. While on the sets of ‘The Kapil Sharma Show’, SRK hugged Sunil Grover even when he was immersed in paint. He has also bagged a role in Atlee’s film starring Shah Rukh Khan which he said is a ‘dream come true’.

5/5

Sunil Grover has a Master's degree in Theatre from Punjab University

The comedian always knew that he had the knack of acting, hence, he went ahead to pursue a master’s degree in Theatre from Punjab University. The actor was actively involved in local stage plays in his college days.