Guggu Gill was born as Kulwinder Singh Gill on Thursday, 14 January 1960 (age 63 years; as of 2023) in Punjab. His zodiac sign is Capricorn. He resides in Mahni Khera village near Malout City in the Muktsar District of Punjab. He completed his schooling at Yadvindra Public School, Patiala. He graduated from Patiala University.
Physical Appearance
Height (approx.): 5′ 10″
Weight (approx.): 85 kg
Hair Colour: Black
Eye Colour: Dark Brown
Body Measurements (approx.): 43-34-15
Family
Parents & Siblings
Guggu Gill’s father’s name was Sardar Surjeet Singh Gill. There is not much information about his mother and siblings.
Wife & Children
Guggu Gill is married to Sukhwinder Kaur. The couple has two sons named Guramrit Singh, who is the head of the village (sarpanch), and Gurjot Singh. He has a grandson named Zorawar Gill.
Religion
He follows Sikhism
Career
Film
Guggu Gill began his acting career in the 1980s and rose to fame in the Punjabi film industry during the 1990s. He debuted with a minor fight scene in the blockbuster film ‘Putt Jattan De’ (1983). Guggu Gill has appeared in numerous Punjabi films in a leading role including ‘Jatt Jeona Morh’ (1991), ‘Anakh Jattan Di’ (1990), ‘Badla Jatti Da’ (1991), ‘Mera Pind’ (2008), ‘Dildariyaan’ (2015), and ‘Oye Makhna’ (2022).
In 1985, he worked in the Haryanvi film ‘Chhora Haryane Ka’ as Jagroop (Jaggu).
Guggu Gill made his Hindi film debut with ‘Smuggler’ (1996) as ‘Deva.’
Television Movies
Gill has given performances in some television movies including ‘Rehmataan’ (2012) as Kulwinder Singh, ‘Kinna Karde Ha Pyar’ (2016) as Professor Daura, and ‘Jindari’ (2018) as SSP Brar.
Web Series
In 2021, he played the role of Jeeta in the Punjabi-language web series Shikari (2021).
Awards, Honours, Achievements
- In 1986, Guru Gill won the Best Villian award for the movie Gabru Punjab De.
- He received the PTC Punjabi Film Awards for Lifetime Achievement in 2013 for his contribution to Pollywood Industries.
- In December 2021, the Punjab Government honored him with the Living Legend Award.
- Guggu Gill was honored with Living Legend Award and Life Achievement Award from PTC Punjabi Film Awards in 2018.
Favorites
- Food: Makki di roti and saag
- Actor: Dharmendra
- Singer: Gurdas Maan
- Color: Light Brown
- Sport: Kabaddi
Facts/Trivia
- Guggu Gill is the brand ambassador of a study visa company called Skybird International.
- Guggu Gill has worked with many famous actors such as Yograj Singh, Raj Babbar, Dharmendra, Gurdas Maan, etc.