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Kulvinder Ghir

Actor

Kulvinder Ghir

Born August 10, 1965 in Nairobi, Kenya25 films

Kulvinder Ghir (born 10 August 1965) is a British actor, comedian and writer. 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.

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Blinded by the Light posterFirst watchBlinded by the Light20196.9as MalikIn 1987, during the austere days of Thatcher’s Britain, a teenager learns to live life, understand his family, and find his own voice through the music of Bruce Springsteen.View film

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Filmography

25 films as actor
  1. TBA69Robin
  2. 2026Dinner for LonersDeepak (Dev's dad)
  3. 2025Picture ThisPandit RBS Fugga
  4. 2025Magid / ZafarBilal
  5. 2019Blinded by the LightMalik
  6. 2019The Queen's CorgiSanjay / Guards / Other Dogs (voice)
  7. 2017Snapshot WeddingSandeep
  8. 2016Level UpOsman
  9. 2014Three BrothersDad
  10. 2013JadooJagi Chandana
  11. 2012Up ThereAli
  12. 2009Peter Kay's Animated All Star Band: The Official BBC Children in Need MedleyAjay
  13. 200931 North 62 EastTariq Malim
  14. 2008Ealing ComedyAlfie Singh
  15. 2006Van Wilder 2: The Rise of TajTaj's Father
  16. 2004Lighthouse HillRaymonburr Singh
  17. 2003Ice Cream DreamDad
  18. 2002Tomorrow La Scala!Rajiv
  19. 2002The House Across The StreetSanjay
  20. 2002Bend It Like BeckhamTeetu
  21. 1995Brothers in TroubleAgent
  22. 1994Two Oranges and a MangoRajesh
  23. 1992Gone Too Far: The Mystery of Mrs. Muriel McKayNizam Hosein
  24. 1988Lucky SunilSunil
  25. 1987Rita, Sue and Bob TooAslam