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Taunted for Dwarfism, Actor K.K. Goswami Defied Odds, Set for Big Comeback!
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News18•01-10-2026, 10:26
Taunted for Dwarfism, Actor K.K. Goswami Defied Odds, Set for Big Comeback!
- •K.K. Goswami faced childhood taunts about his dwarfism, with people saying he'd beg, but his mother believed he'd make a big name.
- •He gained household recognition through superhit TV shows like 'Vikraal Aur Gabraal,' 'Shaktimaan,' and 'Shaka Laka Boom Boom.'
- •Hailing from Muzaffarpur, Bihar, K.K. Goswami shared how he was bullied and mocked in school and college due to his short stature.
- •In 1995, Vivek Agnihotri gave him a role in 'Wow,' leading to many shows, and in 2003, he became the lead hero in 'Vikraal Aur Gabraal.'
- •K.K. Goswami is set to appear in a significant role alongside Pankaj Tripathi and Kunal Khemu in an upcoming web series by the makers of 'Tumbbad.'
Key Questions Answered
Vivek Agnihotri gave K.K. Goswami his first break in the show 'Wow' in 1995.
K.K. Goswami played the lead hero role of Gabraal in the 2003 television series 'Vikraal Aur Gabraal'.
K.K. Goswami expressed disappointment that Bollywood does not write powerful roles for actors with dwarfism, noting that ordinary actors are instead made to look short using special effects for roles that should go to them.
