Gaurav Gera reacts to being praised for his unrecognisable spy transformation in Dhurandhar; says, 'Sometimes an actor gets typecast and the audience doesn’t realise...'

Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar continues its blockbuster run, soaring past the Rs 150 crore mark in just five days, and earning acclaim not only for its gripping storyline but also for its standout performances.

While Ranveer Singh and Akshaye Khanna have dominated conversations with their intense portrayals, it is Gaurav Gera who has emerged as one of the film’s biggest surprises. His unrecognisable transformation into Mohammad Aalam, a weary middle-aged juice seller from Lyari’s dense bylanes, has taken the internet by storm.

Stills of Gera as the grizzled character went viral shortly after the film’s release, leaving fans stunned and prompting many to ask, “Is this really Gaurav Gera?” Now, the actor, best known for his comedic brilliance and memorable stint in Jassi Jaisi Koi Nahin, has finally responded to the praise.

Speaking to Zoom, Gaurav Gera revealed that he has been quietly observing the audience’s reactions online. “I’ve read online comments. They make me so happy, some even brought tears. It’s a lovely time and I’ve been waiting for it for so long,” he shared.

Gaurav admitted that Dhurandhar offered him the chance he had been hoping for, an opportunity to break free from being typecast. “After playing such varied characters including Chutki, I was waiting for an opportunity where I can show various shades of my craft. Sometimes an actor gets typecast and the audience doesn’t realise what he or she is capable of. Dhurandhar is such a film that allowed me to explore a side of me which viewers hadn’t seen until now,” he said.