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PIX: Gaurav Gera replacing Sunil Grover in Comedy Nights With Kapil?

While movie stars routinely make appearances in Comedy Nights With Kapil, the upcoming episode featuring Saif Ali Khan will be different.

After Sunil Grover -- who played the hugely popular Gutthi on the show -- walked out citing creative differences with the makers, television actor Gaurav Gera has stepped in to fill his shoes for one episode.

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Gaurav Gera, Saif Ali Khan and Kiku Sharda

Gera plays Dulaari, a friend of Kiku Sharda's character in the show.

The duo will be seen dancing with Saif Ali Khan, who is currently promoting his upcoming film Bullett Raja, directed by Tigmanshu Dhulia and costarring Sonakshi Sinha.

Ali Asgar, Saif Ali Khan and Upasna Singh

Cast members of Comedy Nights With Kapil, Ali Asgar and Upasna Singh (dadi and bua respectively), greet their guest dressed in Bengali attire. 

Saif's Raja Mishra falls for a Bengali girl (played by Sonakshi Sinha) in Bullett Raja.

Saif Ali Khan and Kapil Sharma

Saif Ali Khan strikes a pose with the show's producer and lead star Kapil Sharma.

While initial reports suggested that Grover walked out of the show after his demands for a pay hike were not met, Kapil insisted that he's still on amicable terms with his former costar.

Ali Asgar and Saif Ali Khan

Ali Asgar's hyperactive dadi, who gets quite handsy with the show's star guests, plants a peck on a wincing Saif reluctantly leans in.

Saif Ali Khan

Saif, whose musician side is quite well-known, strums a guitar on the show.

Bullett Raja hits screens on November 29.

The Comedy Nights With Kapil cast

Gera joins the show's regular cast and Saif for a pictures on stage.

Think Gaurav Gera should stay on or you want Gutthi back on the show? TELL US!