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Gurmeet Choudhary braves Mumbai rains, keeps shooting commitments intact

Mumbai once again bowed under torrential rains, but its people stood tall with their trademark resilience. Actor Gurmeet Choudhary embodied this spirit, braving flooded streets to honour his work commitments.

August 19, 2025 / 15:28 IST
Gurmeet Chaudhary goes for shooting amidst heavy rains in Mumbai

Mumbai found itself grappling once again with the wrath of the monsoon as unrelenting showers submerged several parts of the city.

Unending traffic jams, stranded cars, and waterlogged roads transformed a typical day into a test of fortitude. Mumbaikars' unwavering spirit, however, shone brightly even in such trying times, reminding everyone why the city is frequently praised for its tenacity and resolve.

The actor Gurmeet Choudhary was a beacon of dedication and tenacity in the midst of this mayhem. Gurmeet, who is well-known for his significant parts in Commander Karan Saxena and Yeh Kaali Kaali Ankhein, refused to let the city's infamous rain stop him from doing his job.

The actor made his way to the sets despite the fact that many people found it difficult to navigate the flooded streets, demonstrating that he is not deterred by hardship when it comes to his work.

Gurmeet shared a video from inside his car on Instagram, showcasing the extent of the waterlogging and giving viewers a glimpse of his ordeal. The video showed cars struggling to navigate the flooded roads, a scene that city dwellers are all too familiar with during the monsoon season. But more than Gurmeet's will to make it to his shoot, what viewers found most moving was his genuine admiration for a stranger's humanity.

He was observed praising a bystander who was voluntarily helping others who were trapped in the flood in the middle of the storm.

Captioning the post, Gurmeet wrote: “Only in Mumbai — stuck in crazy rains, cars floating around, but still people on the road helping each other. That’s why we love this city . Stay safe everyone  #mumbai #mumbairains”

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His gesture was immediately praised by fans, who flooded the comments section with compliments for his commitment to his job and his acknowledgement of Mumbai's enduring camaraderie. He was praised by many as a true professional who personified the city's renowned tenacity.

Mumbai may have been submerged by the rains, but tales like Gurmeet's serve as a reminder that the city's soul is found in its citizens, who persevere in overcoming adversity with bravery, kindness, and an unwavering spirit.

Entertainment desk
first published: Aug 19, 2025 03:28 pm

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