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Bollywood's 'Bad Man' Gulshan Grover Overcomes Villainous Image
6 Aug
Summary
- Gulshan Grover, known as Bollywood's 'Bad Man', struggled with his villainous on-screen persona
- A party moment where he hugged actress Archana Puran Singh helped change public perception
- Social media has also played a pivotal role in allowing fans to see the 'real' Grover
For decades, Gulshan Grover has been a dominant force in Bollywood, known for his memorable performances as the ultimate villain or 'Bad Man'. However, his on-screen persona had unexpected consequences in his real life, as he admits that before the rise of social media, "no girl would come near" him due to the belief that his villainous character extended off-screen as well.
This perception began to shift at a party a few years ago, when Grover greeted actress Archana Puran Singh with a warm hug. A fellow actress, surprised by the gesture, questioned how the same man who was chasing her in a film could be so friendly off-screen. "That's when people began to realise -- he's just playing a role," Grover shared.
According to the veteran actor, social media has played a pivotal role in transforming how actors are perceived by the public. With fans now having direct access to celebrities' personalities off-screen, it has become easier to separate the character from the actor. "Social media changed everything. People could finally see the real me," Grover said.
Grover is now gearing up for his next project, 'Heer Express', which marks the debut of actress Divita Juneja and also stars Ashutosh Rana and Sanjay Mishra. The film is set for a theatrical release on September 12, 2025.
