Actor Gaurav Gera, currently receiving renewed recognition for his performance as Aalam in Dhurandhar and Dhurandhar: The Revenge, has opened up about his personal life, speaking candidly about love, relationships, and emotional experiences that continue to stay with him.
In a conversation with Humans of Bombay, Gera spoke about a past relationship that left a deep emotional mark on him.
What Gaurav Gera Said
| Quote | Context |
|---|---|
| “There was a time I was very deeply in love. After that, I never wanted to go back to it.” | On a past relationship |
| “I don’t want to make anyone so important that they have the power to hurt me.” | On protecting himself emotionally |
| “I feel women move on. Some people are players – it doesn’t affect them.” | On relationships in general |
“There was a time I was very deeply in love. After that, I never wanted to go back to it. I don’t want to make anyone so important that they have the power to hurt me,” he said.
Expanding on relationships in general, he said, “I feel women move on. Some people are players – it doesn’t affect them.”
On Female Attention
Gera said female attention is something he has been used to, from long before Dhurandhar. In a humorous tone, however, the 52-year-old actor added that he felt like an uncle these days.
Gaurav Gera in ‘Dhurandhar’
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Character | Mohammed Aalam |
| Role | Juice shop owner in Lyari, Karachi |
| True Identity | Secretly working as an Indian intelligence asset in Pakistan |
| Function | Mentors Ranveer Singh’s character Hamza Ali Mazari (Jaskirat Singh Rangi) |
In the Dhurandhar franchise, Gera portrays Mohammed Aalam, a juice shop owner in Lyari, Karachi, who is secretly working as an Indian intelligence asset in Pakistan. His character mentors Ranveer Singh’s Hamza Ali Mazari, guiding him through a dangerous political landscape.
About the Film
The film revolves around covert intelligence operations linked to major geopolitical and terror incidents, including:
- The Kandahar hijack
- The 2001 Parliament attack
- The 26/11 Mumbai attacks
The ensemble cast also features R Madhavan, Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Rampal, Rakesh Bedi, and Sara Arjun in key roles.
