Kushal Tanwar (Gullu) Biography: Age, Height and Wife

Kushal Tanwar, popularly known as Gullu, is a reality TV star and content creator from Gurugram, Haryana. He won Roadies XX: Double Cross and Splitsvilla X6, and he is now a contestant on Bigg Boss 20.

Kushal Tanwar (Gullu): Quick Facts

Kushal Tanwar Age and Height

Kushal Tanwar was born on 11 January 1999, according to several profiles, which makes him 27 years old in 2026. He has not confirmed his date of birth himself, so treat it as reported.

His height is reported as about 5 feet 10 inches (178 cm).

Early Life and Education

Gullu grew up in Gurugram, Haryana. He completed a Bachelor of Science in Hotel Management from the Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology (IHMCT), Pune, in 2022, according to India.com.

Before reality TV, he made funny videos for social media and co-founded a café.

Kushal Tanwar Career

Roadies: From Rejection to Winner

Gullu first auditioned for Roadies in 2019, turning up dressed as a fake sheikh, and was rejected. He came back for Roadies XX: Double Cross (2025) and joined Elvish Yadav’s gang.

He was voted out by his own teammates, returned as a wildcard in Gautam Gulati’s gang, and switched back to Elvish’s team for the finale. He won the final task in 1 minute 16 seconds, beating Hartaaj Singh Gill, and took home ₹10 lakh and a Hero Karizma bike.

The next Roadies season is now on air: read about the Roadies Rebirth contestants and gang leaders.

Splitsvilla X6 Winner

Gullu also won MTV Splitsvilla X6 with his partner Kaira Anu, sharing a prize of ₹20 lakh. It was the first Splitsvilla season where the audience voted for the finalists.

Kushal Tanwar in Bigg Boss 20

Gullu entered Bigg Boss 20 on the premiere night (6 September 2026) as one of the original contestants. Highlights so far:

• Won a captaincy task in Week 3 and became House Captain in Week 4.
• Was nominated for eviction for the first time in Week 5.
• His friendship with Kanika Mann has been a talking point.
• In Week 6, wildcard Nakul Dhull pushed Gullu and tore his sweater during a fight. Bigg Boss removed Nakul from the house for physical violence; Gullu refused to talk to him when he tried to apologise.

See every housemate’s status in our Bigg Boss 20 contestants list.

Kushal Tanwar Wife and Girlfriend

Wife: Inside the Bigg Boss house, Gullu revealed that he had an arranged marriage that ended in divorce after about four to six months. News reports put the divorce in 2024. He had denied being married in earlier interviews and has not named his former wife.

Girlfriend: He and Kaira Anu were a popular couple on Splitsvilla X6. In April 2026, fans noticed that the two had unfollowed each other on Instagram, and neither has announced a new relationship.

Kushal Tanwar Net Worth

Gullu has not shared his earnings. His known prize money includes ₹10 lakh from Roadies and a ₹20 lakh joint prize from Splitsvilla, along with income from social media and his café. We have not found a reliable net worth figure, so we are not listing a number.

More Bigg Boss 20 Contestant Biographies

• Amrapali Dubey biography
• Kanika Mann biography
• Mahhi Vij biography
• Aasif Khan biography
• Love Gill biography
• Mary Kom biography
• Nakul Dhull (Mitthu Don) biography
• Full Bigg Boss 20 contestants list with evictions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gullu’s real name?

Gullu’s real name is Kushal Tanwar. He is from Gurugram, Haryana, and became popular as “Gullu” through his social media videos, Roadies XX: Double Cross and Splitsvilla X6.

How old is Kushal Tanwar?

Kushal Tanwar is 27 years old in 2026. Profiles list his date of birth as 11 January 1999, though he has not confirmed it publicly.

Is Gullu married?

No. Gullu said on Bigg Boss 20 that he had an arranged marriage that ended in divorce after a few months, reportedly in 2024. He is currently not married.

Which Roadies season did Gullu win?

Gullu won Roadies XX: Double Cross (2025) from Elvish Yadav’s gang. He won ₹10 lakh and a Hero Karizma bike after beating Hartaaj Singh Gill in the final task.

What is Kushal Tanwar’s height?

Kushal Tanwar’s height is reported to be about 5 feet 10 inches (178 cm).