Rohitashv Gour
Rohitashv Gour | |
|---|---|
 Gour in 2015 | |
| Born | Himanchal, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Education | National School of Drama |
| Occupation(s) | Film and television actor |
| Years active | 1991–present |
| Known for | |
| Spouse |
Rekha Gour (m. 2002) |
| Children | 2 |
Rohitashv Gour is an Indian actor who appears in Hindi films and television shows. He is best known for his leading roles in the popular TV sitcoms Lapataganj and Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain!, the latter ranks among the longest-running Indian comedy sitcoms. He currently serves as the president of the All India Artist Association (AIAA), Shimla.
Early and personal life
[edit]Gour belong to Himachal Pradesh and was a student of the National School of Drama (NSD), New Delhi.[1]
In 1986, he was selected for the National School of Drama[2][3], one of India’s prominent institutions for theatre and acting, and graduated in 1989. After completing his studies, he contributed to the promotion of theatre culture in Himachal Pradesh by conducting acting workshops and supporting amateur theatre through annual dance-drama festivals in Shimla.[4]
He was associated with the National School of Drama Repertory Company for six years, where he worked with theatre practitioners including Ebrahim Alkazi, M. K. Raina, Ranjit Kapoor, Anuradha Kapur, Kirti Jain, Bhanu Bharti, Ram Gopal Bajaj, and Barry John. He also attended a short-term film appreciation course at the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), Pune.[5][6]
As President of the All India Artists Association in Shimla, Gour has been associated with efforts to support the amateur theatre movement and provide a platform for emerging performers.[7]
He resides in Mumbai with his wife, Dr. Rekha Gour, and they have two daughters, Giti Gour and Sanjiti Gour.[8][9]
Career
[edit]Rohitashv Gour made his Bollywood debut in the 2001 biographical film Veer Savarkar.[10] Although he has acted in 11 Bollywood films so far, most of them are very minor roles like police inspector role in college drama of Kya Kehna etc. He portrayed the role of Mukundilal Gupta, in the SAB TV sitcom Lapataganj – Sharad Joshi Ki Kahaniyon Ka Pata. He is currently working in &TVs comedy show Bhabi Ji Ghar Par Hai! as Manmohan Tiwari, an undergarments business man. He also acted in a 1990s television serial named Ehsaas. His second film was 2002 Irrfan Khan starrer Pratha.[11] He then acted in 2003 film Pinjar, where he played the role of protagonist's (Manoj Bajpai) brother.[12] The same year, he acted in two more movies, Dhoop directed by the National Award winning director Ashwini Chaudhary[13] and in Munna Bhai M.B.B.S. where he played the role of nariyal pani waala (coconut water vendor).[14] After a one-year gap, he starred in 2005 film Matrubhoomi – A Nation Without Women.[15] The same year, he starred in Sun Zarra,[16] Lage Raho Munna Bhai, the sequel to the 2003 film Munna Bhai M.B.B.S., wherein he portrayed the role of Cuckoo, the antagonist Lucky Singh's (Boman Irani) secretary[17] and in Dil Se Pooch? Kidhar Jaana Hai.[18] Again after a gap of a year, in 2008, he was seen in the comedy film One Two Three[19] (uncredited remake of Blame it on the Bellboy) and the much critically acclaimed A Wednesday!, where he portrayed the role of Ikhlaque Ahmed, a fictional terrorist.[20] In 2010 he acted in the film Atithi Tum Kab Jaoge?, where he portrayed the role of a bank manager.[21] His latest release was PK in 2014 where he played as a police constable named Pandey Ji.[22]
Filmography
[edit]Films
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Other notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Kya Kehna | College Student participating in Drama | |
| 2001 | Veer Savarkar | Ganesh Damodar Savarkar | |
| 2002 | Pratha | S.P. Ashish | |
| 2003 | Matrubhoomi | Pratab | |
| Pinjar | Rashid's Brother | ||
| Haasil | [23] | ||
| Dhoop | |||
| Munnabhai M.B.B.S. | Coconut Seller in Park | ||
| 2006 | Lage Raho Munna Bhai | Cuckoo | |
| Dil Se Pooch... Kidhar Jaana Hai | |||
| 2008 | A Wednesday | Ikhlaque Ahmed | |
| One Two Three | |||
| 2010 | Atithi Tum Kab Jaoge? | Niranjan Tripathi (Bank Manager) | |
| 2014 | PK | Police Inspector Pandey ji[24] | |
| 2023 | Dunki | Visa Agent |
Television
[edit]| Year | Show | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991–1992 | Neem Ka Ped | ||
| 1997–2000 | Jai Hanuman | Tulsidas | |
| 1999 | Agnichakra | ||
| 2001 | CID | Naresh | Episode "The case of two Abhijeet" |
| 2001–2002 | Parsai Kehte Hai | ||
| 2002 | Ved Vyas Ke Pote | Bheem Vyas | |
| Maharathi Karn | Pandu | ||
| 2004 | Noddy Aur Daddy | Mr. Dubey | |
| Shree Sifarashi Lal | |||
| 2005–2006 | Chamcha in Chief | ||
| 2005 | Hari Mirchi Lal Mirchi | Vinod Aggarwal/Sohan Jhunjhunwala | |
| 2006 | Sarabhai vs Sarabhai | Mr. Cindolin | Episode 70 |
| 2006–2008 | Aek Chabhi Hai Padoss Mein | Shukha Singh | |
| 2008–2013 | Astitva...Ek Pehchan | Sujit | |
| 2008–2009 | Jasuben Jayantilaal Joshi Ki Joint Family | Chandrakant Jayantilaal Joshi (Chandu) | |
| 2011 | Chidiya Ghar | Multiple anonymous characters like pandit pipalprashnapuri, maulana, etc. | |
| 2009–2014 | Lapataganj | Mukundilal Gupta | [25] |
| 2013 | Hum Aapke Hain In Laws | Roshanlal Grover | |
| 2014 | Khushiyon Kii Gullak Aashi | Vishnu | [26] |
| 2015–present | Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain! | Manmohan Tiwari | lead role |
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "As a student of NSD, my life was based around Mandi House, says Rohitash Gaud". The Times of India. 3 January 2017.
- ^ "We owe a lot to Mandi House: Rohitashv Gour and Aasif Sheikh". The Times of India. 18 October 2024. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 16 September 2025.
- ^ "Rohitashv Gour's daughter Giti to make her Bollywood acting debut alongside him". Rohitashv Gour’s daughter Giti to make her Bollywood acting debut alongside him. Retrieved 16 September 2025.
- ^ "Down the memory lane: Rohitashv Gour visits his acting school after 20 years". The Tribune. Retrieved 16 September 2025.
- ^ "Rohitashv Gour visits his acting school after 20 yrs: 'Savoured canteen tea, watched a play'". The Times of India. 3 November 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 16 September 2025.
- ^ "Rohitashv Gour: Our industry suffered a big jolt". Hindustan Times. 9 October 2022. Retrieved 16 September 2025.
- ^ "Rohitashv Gour shares a heartfelt memory of Irrfan Khan". The Times of India. 30 April 2020. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 16 September 2025.
- ^ "Bhabiji Ghar Par Hai's Rohitashv Gour's daughter Giti to make Bollywood debut | Culture Crossroads". culturecrossroads.ca. 27 November 2024. Retrieved 16 September 2025.
- ^ "Rohitashv Gour's emotional homecoming at his acting school after 20 years". India Forums. Retrieved 16 September 2025.
- ^ Veer Savarkar : Complete Cast and Crew details. He played police inspector role in college drama in Kya Kehna film. Bollywood Hungama (30 November 2001). Retrieved 25 October 2011.
- ^ Pratha : Complete Cast and Crew details. Bollywood Hungama (29 November 2002). Retrieved 25 October 2011.
- ^ Pinjar : Complete Cast and Crew details. Bollywood Hungama (24 October 2003). Retrieved 25 October 2011.
- ^ Dhoop : Complete Cast and Crew details. Bollywood Hungama (7 November 2003). Retrieved 25 October 2011.
- ^ Munnabhai MBBS : Complete Cast and Crew details. Bollywood Hungama (19 December 2003). Retrieved 25 October 2011.
- ^ Matrubhoomi : Complete Cast and Crew details. Bollywood Hungama (8 July 2005). Retrieved 25 October 2011.
- ^ Sun Zarra : Complete Cast and Crew details. Bollywood Hungama (24 February 2006). Retrieved 25 October 2011.
- ^ Lage Raho Munnabhai : Complete Cast and Crew details. Bollywood Hungama (1 September 2006). Retrieved 25 October 2011.
- ^ Dil Se Pooch? Kidhar Jaana Hai : Complete Cast and Crew details. Bollywood Hungama (15 December 2006). Retrieved 25 October 2011.
- ^ One Two Three : Complete Cast and Crew details. Bollywood Hungama (28 March 2008). Retrieved 25 October 2011.
- ^ A Wednesday ! : Complete Cast and Crew details. Bollywood Hungama (5 September 2008). Retrieved 25 October 2011.
- ^ Atithi Tum Kab Jaoge? : Complete Cast and Crew details. Bollywood Hungama (5 March 2010). Retrieved 25 October 2011.
- ^ "PK Movie Review {4/5}: PK is as much a philosophy as a film", The Times of India, retrieved 11 May 2020
- ^ "Haasil (2003) Complete Cast & Crew". filmiclub.com.
- ^ TV actor to play cop in Aamir's PK. Bollywood Hungama. Bollywood Hungama News Network. 13 August 2013.
- ^ "Lapatanganj's Mukundi Lal plays cop in Aamir Khan's Peekay". The Indian Express.
- ^ "TV show 'Khushiyon Ki Gullak Aashi' heads towards a twist". The Indian Express. 25 September 2014.