The biography of the quintessential Bad Man of Bollywood —Gulshan Grover — is being published next month by Penguin. The first look of Bad Man was released on Wednesday. 

With stories about doing projects within India and internationally, Gulshan’s journey has been unique and replete with eccentric and iconic roles.

The actor says, “I have been a part of many stories across regions and languages but this is a completely new experience for me. Having my story told in a book is exciting and yet unnerving.’’

Director Mahesh Bhatt, who has directed the actor in several films, says, “The ability to deconstruct and reinvent one’s persona is the lifeblood of all successful durable entertainers all through history.  The reason Gulshan has been able to survive in this business, where the audience is continuously asking for a new, fresh experience, is because he manages to do just that. Gulshan is a shape-shifter.”

Swati Chopra, senior commissioning editor, Penguin Random House India, adds, “Gulshan Grover’s ability to immerse himself into a role, often villainous, is legendary. Through his biography, we get a rare insight into the mind and world of the ‘bad man’ of Bollywood. We are delighted to be publishing it.”

In this authorised biography, written by senior journalist Roshmila Bhattacharya, the actor talks about life’s journey — the ups and downs, his films, his failures, his successes, the industry through the decades, balancing Bollywood with other work and his international projects, and how he has always stayed relevant. 

The book will release in July.