Kumar Gaurav Biography: Net Worth, Height, Age, Children, Movies, Religion, Wife, Awards, Ethnicity

Kumar Gaurav is a former Indian actor known for his work in Hindi cinema during the 1980s.

He shot to overnight stardom with his debut film, Love Story (1981), a massive box-office hit that established him as a teen heartthrob.

Despite being the son of legendary actor Rajendra Kumar, Gaurav carved his own identity before gradually stepping away from the limelight.

Kumar Gaurav
Wiki Facts & About Data
Name:	Kumar Gaurav
Born:	July 11, 1956 (age 69 years old)
Place of Birth:	Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
Nationality:	Indian
Ethnicity:	Punjabi
Height:	1.73 m
Parents:	Rajendra Kumar, Shukla Kumar
Siblings:	Dimple Patel, Tulsi Chellaram
Spouse:	Namrata Dutt (m. 1984)
Relationship:	Married
Children:	Saachi Kumar, Siya Kumar
Occupation:	Former actor
Net Worth:	$10 million

Early Life and Education

Kumar Gaurav was born on July 11, 1956, in Lucknow, India, though he grew up in Mumbai. He is the son of the iconic Bollywood actors Rajendra Kumar and Shukla Kumar. He has two sisters, Dimple Patel and Tulsi Chellaram.

He studied at The Lawrence School, Sanawar, and later attended film school in the United States to learn the craft of acting. Gaurav is of Punjabi ethnicity, and his religious affiliation is not publicly known.

Career

Kumar Gaurav began his acting career with a dream launch in Rajendra Kumar’s production Love Story (1981), directed by Rahul Rawail.

The film, featuring a young Vijayta Pandit opposite him, became a sensational hit and earned Gaurav the Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut. His boyish looks and natural screen presence made him an instant sensation among youth.

He followed up with Teri Meherbaniyan (1985), Naam (1986), and Janam (1985), but could not consistently replicate the magic of his debut.

Despite early promise, a string of box office underperformers in the late 1980s led to a decline in his career.

He ventured into production and direction with Kaante (2002) as a co-producer, but the film had a troubled production history. Unlike many of his contemporaries, Gaurav chose to retire from acting rather than struggle for diminishing roles.

His legacy remains that of a one-film wonder whose debut Love Story became a cultural landmark in Hindi cinema, defining the romantic genre of its era.

Awards and Nominations

• · Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut – Love Story (1982)

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @kumargaurav_3416

Personal Life

Kumar Gaurav, 69 years old and standing 1.73 m tall, married Namrata Dutt, daughter of legendary actor Sunil Dutt and brother of Sanjay Dutt, in 1984. The couple has two daughters, Saachi Kumar and Siya Kumar.

After retiring from acting, Gaurav moved to the United States with his family and has since led a quiet life away from media attention. He reportedly owns a chain of restaurants in the US and remains close to the Dutt family.

Net Worth

Kumar Gaurav’s estimated net Worth is approximately $10 million USD.

His wealth primarily stems from his acting earnings during the 1980s, a family inheritance from his father, Rajendra Kumar, and subsequent business ventures, including restaurant ownership in the United States.

Filmography

• · Love Story (1981)
• · Teri Meherbaniyan (1985)
• · Janam (1985)
• · Naam (1986)
• · Mera Yaar Mera Dushman (1987)
• · Lover Boy (1988)
• · Kasam (1988)
• · Hum Bhi Insaan Hain (1989)
• · Aag Ke Sholay (1989)
• · Bekhudi (1992)