Once earning just Rs 500 a month, to sharing screen space with Shah Rukh Khan in, Jawan, one of the biggest blockbusters in Indian cinema, this Kapil Sharma star has won the hearts of millions with his role as Gutthi. When he was struggling with his low income, it was his father's words that pushed him during the difficult times to ultimately achieve success. Can you guess who the star is?
Born in a modest household in Haryana, Sunil Grover grew up facing financial struggles. Despite limited resources, he pushed himself academically and earned a master’s degree in theatre from Punjab University, Chandigarh. Acting was always his dream, and he eventually moved to Mumbai to make it happen. But the city wasn’t easy on him. In his first year, he lived in a posh locality, partied often, and quickly burned through his savings, surviving on just Rs 500 a month.
Sunil Grover's father's words kept him going
Looking back, the Bharat actor once said he wasn’t worried despite the low income because he believed success was just around the corner. But as months went by without stable work, the reality began to weigh on him. It was his father’s words — regretting not following his own passion — that pushed Sunil to keep going even when things looked bleak.
His fortunes changed when he embraced mimicry and stand-up comedy. Television audiences fell in love with him as the unforgettable “Gutthi” on Comedy Nights with Kapil. Later, his portrayal of “Dr. Mashoor Gulati” on The Kapil Sharma Show turned him into a household name. Sunil’s comic timing, quirky mannerisms, and ability to slip into characters made him one of the country’s most beloved comedians.
But Sunil didn’t stop at comedy. He explored acting in films and web series, taking on roles in Ghajini, Gabbar Is Back, The Legend of Bhagat Singh, Bharat, and Jawan. The Shah Rukh Khan starrer went on to earn Rs 640.25 crore at the Indian box office and Rs 1160 crore worldwide, cementing Sunil’s place in mainstream cinema. Today, with a reported net worth of Rs 21 crore, he continues to entertain audiences on The Great Indian Kapil Show, proving that a dream backed by persistence can rewrite any script.
Born in a modest household in Haryana, Sunil Grover grew up facing financial struggles. Despite limited resources, he pushed himself academically and earned a master’s degree in theatre from Punjab University, Chandigarh. Acting was always his dream, and he eventually moved to Mumbai to make it happen. But the city wasn’t easy on him. In his first year, he lived in a posh locality, partied often, and quickly burned through his savings, surviving on just Rs 500 a month.
Sunil Grover's father's words kept him going
Looking back, the Bharat actor once said he wasn’t worried despite the low income because he believed success was just around the corner. But as months went by without stable work, the reality began to weigh on him. It was his father’s words — regretting not following his own passion — that pushed Sunil to keep going even when things looked bleak.
His fortunes changed when he embraced mimicry and stand-up comedy. Television audiences fell in love with him as the unforgettable “Gutthi” on Comedy Nights with Kapil. Later, his portrayal of “Dr. Mashoor Gulati” on The Kapil Sharma Show turned him into a household name. Sunil’s comic timing, quirky mannerisms, and ability to slip into characters made him one of the country’s most beloved comedians.
But Sunil didn’t stop at comedy. He explored acting in films and web series, taking on roles in Ghajini, Gabbar Is Back, The Legend of Bhagat Singh, Bharat, and Jawan. The Shah Rukh Khan starrer went on to earn Rs 640.25 crore at the Indian box office and Rs 1160 crore worldwide, cementing Sunil’s place in mainstream cinema. Today, with a reported net worth of Rs 21 crore, he continues to entertain audiences on The Great Indian Kapil Show, proving that a dream backed by persistence can rewrite any script.
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