Gautam Gulati (born 27 November 1987)[1][2] is an Indian film and TV actor known for his role in Diya Aur Baati Hum and was the winner of Colors TV reality show Bigg Boss 8.[3] He appeared in Rakesh Mehta’s short film "Darpok", which was screened at the 67th annual Cannes Film Festival. He played the role of a troubled 28-year-old, who was traumatised after being unable to save his mother from being raped.[4] He appeared in Siddhartha-The Buddha where he played the role of Devadutta.[4] Gautam has signed to play Indian cricketer Ravi Shastri in Mohammad Azharuddin’s biopic Azhar. [5]He appeared in a music video called "Teddy Bear" featuring Kanika Kapoor , Ikka Singh and Sakshi Salve. The video is made as part of promotions of Sakshi’s book The Big Indian Wedding.[6]