Gopi Bhalla is an Indian actor best known for his role as Gopinath Gandotra in the TV series FIR.
Wiki/Biography
Gopi Bhalla was born as Ram Gopal Bhalla (60 years; as of 2023) in Nabha, Punjab, on Friday, 16 August 1963. His zodiac sign is Leo.
appearance
Height (approximately): 5′ 5″
Weight (approximately): 70kg
Hair color: black
Eye color: black
family
Parents and siblings
There is not much information about his parents and siblings.
Gopi Bala and his mother
wife and children
Gopi Bhalla is married; He got married on 12 May 1993.
gopi bala and his wife
The couple has a son.
Gopi Bala and his son
address
11th Floor, Apartment No. 115, Block C, Asmita Jyoti CHS, Marve Road, Malad West, Mumbai – 400095
Profession
theater
Gopi Bhalla started his career as a theater artist, usually playing the role of Ravana in local ramleela. In the early 1990s, he moved to Mumbai from Punjab in search of work in the film and television industry. Initially, he stayed with an old friend from Nabha, Darshan Singh, who worked as a bank clerk in Bombay.
Gopi Bhalla shares his first day in Mumbai on Instagram
television
In 1997, he made his debut in Zee TV’s TV series “Amanat”, playing the role of Titu Singh. In 2006, he starred in the TV series “FIR”, playing the role of Gopinath Gandotra.
In 2012, he played the role of Gopinath Gandotra in the sitcom Gopi Gadha Aur Gupshup, a role he also played in FIR. In the same year, he appeared as a guest on the TV show Chidiya Ghar. In 2013, he played the role of Sher Singh in the TV series Hum Aapke Hain In Laws. In 2016, she played Lovely Singh Dhingra in the TV series “Dr. Dhingra”. Madhumati On Duty’ along with his previous co-star Kavita Kaushik in the show FIR Later, he has also appeared in various other TV shows like Savdhaan India (2016), YARO Ka Tashan (2017), Deewane Anjane (2017- 18).
Gopi Bhalla plays the role of Lovely Singh Dhingra in the TV series “Dr.”Madhumati on duty
Movie
In 1983, he made his debut in the film industry with the Punjabi film Putt Jattan De, in which he played the role of Chacha Amli. In 1989, he got the opportunity to star in the Punjabi film Marhi Da Deeva with Pankaj Kapoor and Raj Babbar.
Gopi Bhalla in the movie Marhi Da Diwa
Later, he appeared in several Hindi and Punjabi films such as Mera Dil Tere Liye (1992), Pehla Pehla Pyar (1994), Lajja (2001), Sarhad Paar (2006), Action Replayy (2010), Mar Jawan Gur Khake (2010), Romeo Ranjha (2014) and Time Nahi Hai (2019). In 2017, he starred in the Punjabi film Mahi NRI alongside Hardy Sandhu.
Gopi Bhalla with Rishi Kapoor and Tabu in the movie Pehla Pehla Pyar
Awards and Honors
- In 1989, Gopi Bhalla won the Best Supporting Actor Award for the movie “Marhi Da Deeva”.
- In 2017, Gopi Bhalla won the Gold Achievement Award in the category of “Arts and Television Acting”.
Gopi Bhalla shares an Instagram post about receiving the Golden Achievement Award
- In 2018, he won the Best Angrezi Award for his role in the TV series “FIR”
Gopi Bhalla shares an Instagram post about winning the Best Angrezi Award
- In 2018, he won the Popular Comedian Award at the Achievement Awards.
Gopi Bhalla wins Popular Comedian Award
- In 2019 and 2020, he received the Perfect Entertainer Award at the Achievers Awards Ceremony.
- In February 2023, he was named an Indian film and television actor by the RDD program for leaving a positive impact on society and making a difference.
car collection
Gopi Bhalla owns a Honda City car.
Facts/Trivia
- According to Gopi, he is afraid of dogs. One day, his colleagues and dog trainer played a prank on him on the sets of the FIR, scaring Gopi and laughing about the entire incident. Speaking about the prank in an interview, he said:
Usually I’m the liar on set. But, this time Kavita got the better of me. I’m afraid of dogs and when the dogs started sniffing around me, I froze with fear. I couldn’t run away because I knew the dog would chase me. I avoided going anywhere near the dog until the entire shoot involving the dog was complete. “
- Gopi gained huge popularity with the role of Gopinath Gandotra and became one of the very few characters in the show who remained unchanged till the show ended in 2015. In an interview, while talking about his role as Gopinath Gandotra, he said:
I’m now the oldest character on the show and I’m proud of it. It has been a long time since I replaced Gopinath. However, I’m not tired of it. It comes in a variety of shades and I find a unique style that has become popular. I love when people imitate the way my character talks, uses the word “is” generously, or the way he walks. Very fulfilling. “
- According to Gopi, he perfected his comic timing under the tutelage of the late Kader Khan. In an interview, while talking about his experience as a Punjabi actor, he said:
I have done about 14 to 15 films in Punjabi. Most of the time I shared the screen with the late Kader Khan. I must say what a great actor he is and the writing is brilliant too. Also, I would like to add that comedic timing is something I learned from him. I really enjoy working and sharing stuff with him. “
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