Gautam Gulati is a popular Indian television and film actor. In 2014, he won the popular TV reality show ‘Bigg Boss 8.’
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Gautam Gulati was born on Friday, 27 November 1987 (age 32 years; as in 2019), in Delhi. His zodiac sign is Sagittarius. He did his 11th and 12th class from L. S. Raheja College of Arts & Commerce in Delhi. Later, he pursued his graduation from Hansraj College in Delhi.
A Childhood Picture of Gautam Gulati
Physical Appearance
Height: 5′ 8″
Eye Colour: Black
Hair Colour: Black
Family, Caste & Girlfriend
Gautam Gulati was born in a Jatt or Khatri Hindu family. His mother’s name is Anurag Gulati. His elder brother, Mohit Gulati is a businessman.
Gautam Gulati and His Mother
Gautam Gulati and His Brother
Earlier, Gautam was in a relationship with an Australian girl, but later, they broke up due to some personal issues.
Gautam Gulati With His Girlfriend
Reportedly, while he was in Bigg Boss 8 house, he was very close to his co-contestant, Diandra Sores. In an interview, he said,
Yes, during the show there was an attraction between me and Diandra, and we even kissed but then this is not a practical relationship… I’ve never shied away from speaking the truth so the truth is, this relationship is not possible. I’m much younger to her, and above all, I’ll never do something that my family doesn’t approve of.”
Gautam Gulati With Diandra Soares
Career
He started his career as a model and has worked in various modelling projects.
Gautam Gulati in His Modelling Days
He debuted as an actor in the Ekta Kapoor’s mythological serial, ‘Kahaani Hamaaray Mahaabhaarat Ki’ (2008), in which he played the role of young Duryodhana. Reportedly, the show received huge criticism and is considered as one of the worst shows on the Indian television.
Gautam Gulati in Kahaani Hamaaray Mahaabhaarat Ki
In the same year, he appeared in the Zee TV’s serial, ‘Kasamh Se,’ in which he played the role of ‘Varun Sahil Bali.’
Gautam Gulati in Kasamh Se
He has appeared in a few TV commercials.
Later, he did cameo roles in the TV serials, ‘Tujh Sang Preet Lagayi Sajna’ (2008) as Teji and ‘Pyaar Kii Ye Ek Kahaani’ (2010) as Shauraya Khanna; a gay character in the serial.
Gautam Gulati in Tujh Sang Preet Lagayi Sajna
He came into the limelight with the popular TV serial, ‘Diya Aur Baati Hum’ (2011), in which he played the character of ‘Vikram Arun Rathi.’
Gautam Gulati in Diya Aur Baati Hum
Later, he quit the serial ‘Diya Aur Baati Hum’ (2011) to participate in the popular TV reality show, ‘Bigg Boss 8’ (2014). He got immense popularity and love from the audience, which made him win the trophy of ‘Bigg Boss 8.’
In 2014, he did two short films- ‘Darpok’ (Coward) and ‘Siddhartha- The Buddha.’ He is the first Indian television actor to attend the Cannes International Film Festival for the screening of his movie Darpok (Coward) in 2014.
Later, he appeared as a guest in various TV shows, like ‘India’s Next Top Model’ (2015), ‘Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa Reloaded’ (2015), and ‘The Kapil Sharma Show’ (2017).
Gautam Gulati as Judge in India’s Next Top Model
In 2015, he was featured in the music video ‘Teddy Bear’ along with Kanika Kapoor and Ikka Singh.
He did cameo roles in the Bollywood films, ‘Azhar’ (2016) and ‘Behen Hogi Teri’ (2017).
Gautam Gulati in Azhar
His first Hindi web-series is ‘Operation Cobra’ (2019) in which he was seen as ‘Karan Singh’ (RAW Agent).
In 2020, he hosted the TV reality show, ‘Mujhse Shaadi Karoge,’ aired on Colors TV. He was roped in to play an important role in the Bollywood film ‘Radhe’ (2020) starring Salman Khan.
Controversy
In Bigg Boss 8 house (2014), the intimate moments between Gautam and his co-contestant, Diandra Sores received huge criticism.
Signature
Gautam Gulati’s Signature
Favourite Things
Facts/Trivia
- His family and friends call him Gauti.
- His hobbies include dancing and gymming.
Gautam Gulati ‘s Old Picture
- In an interview, Gautam’s mother revealed that he is very concerned about his fitness and had abs since he was 17.
- When he was 22 years old, he worked with the legendary actor, Amitabh Bachchan in a TV advertisement.
- He is trained in dancing under the popular Indian choreographer, Shiamak Davar.
- In 2007, he auditioned for the popular TV reality show, ‘MTV Roadies 5.’ He made it to the final round, but in the last round, he was rejected.
Gautam Gulati in Roadies 5
- Before starting his acting career, he worked behind the camera in many films including Salman Khan‘s film ‘Veer’ (2010).
An Old Picture of Gautam Gulati and Salman Khan
- He auditioned for the role of the male lead in the Bollywood film, ‘Aashiqui 2’ (2013).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nfKVuiTPU28
- In 2019, he started his own fashion label in London with the name ‘Styled by GG.’
Shah Rukh Khan Wearing a Jacket ‘Styled by GG’
- He is one of the fittest and stylish TV actors in India and has won many style awards.
Gautam Gulati Receiving an Award
- He is one of the most popular contestants of Bigg Boss India. While he was in Bigg Boss 8 house (2014), his fans made an anthem for him ‘We Love We Love Gauti.’
T-Shirts Made by Gautam Gulati’s Fans
- He follows a non-vegetarian diet.
- He has featured on the cover of many popular magazines.
Gautam Gulati Featured on a Magazine Cover
- He has walked the ramp in various renowned fashion shows.
Gautam Gulati in Lakme Fashion Week
- He is an avid dog lover.
Gautam Gulati With His Pet Dog
- He has got a tattoo inked on his right arm.
Gautam Gulati’s Tattoo
- He owns a blue BMW car.
Gautam Gulati’s Car
- He is often spotted drinking alcohol in parties.
Gautam Gulati in a Party
- He loves eating Nutella, and he even used to fight for it with his fellow contestants in the Bigg Boss House (2014).
Gautam Gulati With a Bottle of Nutella
- In an interview, he shared his #MeToo moment, he said,
It did happen to me! Somebody tried on me, way back 10 years ago. When I was 21 years old, somebody tried to misbehave and I completely went against that guy. Obviously, I was thrown out of the modelling shoot but I didn’t care. I anyway wanted to be an actor, so modelling wasn’t that imperative for me. So it was easy for me to do it (go against the harasser).”
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