Gullu
Kushal Tanwar, known as Gullu, is an Indian influencer and reality television personality from Gurugram, Haryana. He won MTV Roadies XX: Double Cross in 2025 and MTV Splitsvilla X6: Pyaar Ya Paisa in 2026, and entered Bigg Boss 20 in September 2026, where he became captain twice in a row.
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Early Life and Career
Gullu was born in 1999 in Gurugram, Haryana. He completed a BSc in Hotel Management from IHMCT Pune in 2022 and co-founded a cafe. He launched his YouTube channel, Kushal Tanwar-GULLU, in 2024. He first auditioned for MTV Roadies in 2019, dressed as a fake sheikh, and was rejected. He went on to build a following as a content creator in Gurugram before returning to reality television.
Reality television wins
Gullu won MTV Roadies XX: Double Cross in 2025. He was in Elvish Yadav's gang, was eliminated early, returned as a wildcard, and won the finale in 1 minute 16 seconds against Hartaaj Singh Gill, who took 1 minute 48 seconds. His prize was Rs 10 lakh and a Hero Karizma bike. In 2026 he won MTV Splitsvilla X6: Pyaar Ya Paisa with Kaira Anu, winning Rs 20 lakh. The same year he won the cooking reality show Maa Hai Na with his mother, Munesh Tanwar.
Bigg Boss 20
Gullu entered Bigg Boss 20 on 6 September 2026, the season hosted by Salman Khan. He became captain twice in a row, in Weeks 3 and 4, after winning the captaincy task on 25 September 2026 against Mary Kom and Love Gill. A physical fight with wild-card entrant Nakul Dhull in Week 6 led to Nakul being removed from the house. Gullu was nominated in Week 7 and Week 8, and was safe in the Week 9 nominations held on 2 November 2026. In the captaincy task on 29 October, he shoved Yung DSA during a clash; no action against him was reported. His friendship with fellow contestant Kanika Mann was much discussed in coverage of the show; both have denied any romance. During Family Week, Aamrapali Dubey sacrificed a lifeline so Gullu could hear a message from his mother. As of 6 November 2026, he is still in the house and was safe in Week 9.
Personal Life
Gullu is from Gurugram, Haryana. His mother is Munesh Tanwar, with whom he won the cooking reality show Maa Hai Na in 2026.
Gullu facts table
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Full name | Kushal Tanwar |
| Known as | Gullu (Gullu Boxer) |
| Born | 1999, Gurugram, Haryana, India |
| Hometown | Gurugram, Haryana, India |
| Occupation | Content creator and reality television personality |
| Education | BSc Hotel Management, IHMCT Pune (completed 2022) |
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) |
| Known for | Winning Roadies XX (2025) and Splitsvilla X6 (2026) |
| Bigg Boss 20 | Entered 6 September 2026; captain in Weeks 3 and 4; still in the house as of 6 November 2026 |
| @fun.with.gullu.g | |
| YouTube | Kushal Tanwar-GULLU (@Funwithggullu), launched 2024 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gullu's real name?
Gullu's real name is Kushal Tanwar. He is also known as Gullu Boxer.
What did Gullu win before Bigg Boss 20?
He won MTV Roadies XX: Double Cross in 2025 and MTV Splitsvilla X6: Pyaar Ya Paisa in 2026 with Kaira Anu. He also won the cooking reality show Maa Hai Na in 2026 with his mother, Munesh Tanwar.
Is Gullu still in Bigg Boss 20?
Yes. As of 6 November 2026, Gullu is still in the house and was safe in the Week 9 nominations.
How many times was Gullu captain in Bigg Boss 20?
Twice in a row, in Weeks 3 and 4, after winning the captaincy task on 25 September 2026 against Mary Kom and Love Gill.
Where is Gullu from?
Gullu was born in Gurugram, Haryana, in 1999.
How tall is Gullu?
Gullu is 5 feet 10 inches (178 cm) tall.