Kulvinder Ghir

    Actor, Writer

    Birthdate: Aug 10, 1965

    Birthplace: Nairobi, Kenya

    Kulvinder Ghir's diversity in the entertainment industry has seen him perform on TV, film and theatre. His transition into comedy wasn't easy. As a young man, worried how his parents would react to his passion, he would secretly go off to comedy clubs to perform. Conquering tough audiences gave him the confidence to then move into the wide world of radio, film and television.

    One quarter of the highly successful 'Goodness Gracious Me' team, he has also starred in 'Casualty' and 'The Bill'. He can currently be seen the Casualty spin off series 'Holby City'. Kulvinder is most well know for his GGM character, 'Chunky Lafunga' a stereotype of a slimey Bollywood hunk, complete with hairy chest and medallion. Other characters include "Bhangra Man", "Dennis Cooper" and "Mr. Ishaq".

    Known For

    Bend It Like Beckham
    Bend It Like Beckham

    (2002)

    Goodness Gracious Me
    Goodness Gracious Me

    (1998)

    Rita, Sue and Bob Too
    Rita, Sue and Bob Too

    (1987)

    Kulvinder Ghir Movies

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    Previous (16)

    • 2019 |

      Blinded by the Light

      asMalik (Father)
    • 2017 |
      Mahi NRIas Mr. Walia
    • 2017 |
      Snapshot Weddingas Sandeep
    • 2016 |

      Level Up

      asOsman
    • 2014 |
      Arjun & Alisonas Professor
    • 2013 |
      Gone Too Faras Bossman
    • 2013 |
      Jadooas Jagi Chandana
    • 2012 |
      Naachle Londonas JT
    • 2011 |
      Up Thereas Ali
    • 2009 |
      31 North 62 Eastas Tariq Malim
    • 2008 |
      A Distant Mirageas Katar Singh
    • 2008 |
      Ealing Comedyas Alfie Singh
    • 2006 |
      Halal Harryas Ghoni
    • 2004 |
      Lighthouse Hillas Raymonburr
    • 2002 |
      Tomorrow La Scala!as Rajiv
    • 1987 |
      Rita, Sue and Bob Tooas Aslam