In Dhurandhar, Gaurav Gera delivers an unrecognisable transformation as Aalam, breaking away from his comic image.
Gaurav Gera has always been the man who could make audiences laugh with his impeccable comic timing. Whether it was his memorable stint in the television show ‘Jassi Jaisi Koi Nahi’ alongside Mona Singh or his viral appearances as Chutki on ‘The Kapil Sharma Show’, fans have consistently seen him in a comic avatar and loved him for it. But with Aditya Dhar’s ‘Dhurandhar’, Gaurav Gera has proved that he is an actor par excellence, capable of far more than comedy.
Many viewers were surprised to learn that Gaurav Gera was even part of ‘Dhurandhar’. In fact, he plays a pivotal role in the film. Still unsure? He portrays Aalam, the shopkeeper whom Ranveer Singh’s Hamza befriends the moment he enters Lyari.
As audiences quickly realised, Gera underwent an almost unrecognisable physical transformation for the role, proving that he is much more than a comic performer. His casting has been widely praised for its boldness and brilliance. In his latest Instagram post, Gera thanked casting director Mukesh Chhabra for envisioning him as Aalam and trusting him with a character so different from his usual screen persona.
Taking to Instagram, he wrote, “Have always respected @castingchhabra’s work for years, so getting to collaborate with him on Aalam in #Dhurandhar meant a lot. Given my past roles, this wasn’t the predictable casting… which makes the trust from @adityadharfilms and @castingchhabra all the more meaningful. The film is being loved, and I’m genuinely grateful for the faith and the opportunity.”
He also shared pictures with director Aditya Dhar. Praising him, Gera added, “#Dhurandhar is an extraordinary film that was brought to life by the sheer brilliance of @adityadharfilms! I feel privileged to have witnessed his creative vision and be a part of this incredible journey. Cheers to the mastermind.”
Fans have been all praises for the actor and his performance in the film. The comments section of his Instagram is full of congratulatory messages, praising him for his portrayal of Aalam.
‘Dhurandhar’ is currently dominating the box office, surpassing the Rs. 150-crore mark in just five days. The film has maintained strong momentum through the weekday box office as well. Given its trend, the film is poised to cross Rs. 200 crore by the end of the second weekend. The second instalment of the franchise is already confirmed for release on March 19, 2026, coinciding with Eid.
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