Most Bigg Boss contestants arrive hoping to win one big reality show. Kushal Tanwar had already won two before he even entered the house. Fresh off back-to-back wins on Roadies and Splitsvilla, Gullu walked into Bigg Boss 20 chasing what he calls his own reality TV hat-trick.
Quick Facts
| Real Name | Kushal Tanwar |
| Nickname | Gullu, Gullu Boxer |
| Age | Reported as 26 to 27 (born around 1999) |
| Hometown | Gurugram, Haryana |
| Occupation | Content creator, reality TV personality |
| Education | BSc Hotel Management, IHMCT Pune (2022) |
| Known For | Roadies XX, Splitsvilla X6, Bigg Boss 20 |
| Current Project | Bigg Boss 20 (2026) |
Who Is Kushal Tanwar?
Kushal Tanwar studied hotel management before reality TV took over his life. As a kid in his village, people called him Gullu. Then he gained weight, and the name shifted to Golu. Three years ago, he lost 30 kilograms and got the nickname, and the look, back.
From Roadies to Splitsvilla: Building a Reality TV Career
His run started with MTV Roadies XX: Double Cross. It was not a straight climb. He was eliminated early while representing Elvish Yadav’s gang, came back as a wildcard under Gautam Gulati, and won anyway.
Next came MTV Splitsvilla X6: Pyaar Ya Paisa, hosted by Sunny Leone and Karan Kundrra. There he built a strong on-show connection with fellow contestant Kaira Anu. On May 16, 2026, the two of them won the season together and took home Rs 20 lakh. A third title followed on Maa Hai Naa, hosted by Shilpa Shetty Kundra, this time alongside his mother, Munesh Tanwar.
Bigg Boss 20: Chasing a Reality TV Hat-Trick
Bigg Boss 20 premiered on September 6, 2026, on Colors TV and JioHotstar, hosted by Salman Khan. Gullu walked in carrying two titles already. He reached the final three of the season’s first captaincy task, alongside Yung DSA and Aasif Khan.
Talking to IANS after entering the house, Gullu said the nerves he used to feel on new shows are gone now. He called Bigg Boss a chance to show his life without a filter. On his future plans, he said he wants to build his own brand rather than stay tagged as “the reality show guy,” and he will try acting only when he feels genuinely ready, not before.
Personal Life
Fans have kept a close eye on his connection with Kaira Anu since Splitsvilla. Unfollow-refollow activity on Instagram set off breakup rumours earlier in 2026, though neither has confirmed a relationship off-screen. Kushal Tanwar is publicly reported as unmarried.
Social Media Stats
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| Profile | Not publicly verified | Not publicly verified |
| Approx. 1.4 million followers | Not publicly verified | Not publicly verified |
Social media figures are approximate and may change.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gullu’s real name?
Kushal Tanwar.
What reality shows has Gullu won?
MTV Roadies XX: Double Cross, MTV Splitsvilla X6: Pyaar Ya Paisa with Kaira Anu, and Maa Hai Naa with his mother, Munesh Tanwar.
Is Gullu a captaincy contender on Bigg Boss 20?
Yes. He made the final three of the first captaincy task, alongside Yung DSA and Aasif Khan.
Is Gullu dating Kaira Anu?
They share a well-documented on-show connection from Splitsvilla X6, but neither has confirmed a relationship outside the show.
The Bottom Line
One trophy at a time, Kushal Tanwar built Gullu into one of reality TV’s most recognisable names. Bigg Boss 20 is his shot at a third straight win, and a bigger stage for the brand he says he is patiently building.