Actor Gaurav Gera is currently earning praise for his performance in Dhurandhar and its sequel Dhurandhar The Revenge. In a recent chat with Humans of Bombay, Gaurav opened up about how crucial the film’s success was for him and how it has helped rebuild his self-esteem.
Gaurav Gera talks about how life changed after Dhurandhar’s success
Speaking about life after Dhurandhar, he said, “After Dhurandhar, I am getting more respect. Abhi bhi itna nahi pehchante (Still people don’t recognise me), but I like it that way. My self-esteem has improved. Mujhe bahut zyada zarurat thi Dhurandhar ki (I needed Dhurandhar). Not just to be a part of it, but also for it to be received well. I am really thankful.”
He also spoke about attention from women and past relationships, adding, “There was a time when I was very deeply in love. I never want to go back to that. I don’t want to make someone so special again that they have the power to hurt me. I think women move on. I used to get female attention even before Dhurandhar. For the last two years, I felt it was over, but then Dhurandhar happened.”
About Gaurav Gera
Gaurav began his acting career in 2001 with the television show Life Nahin Hai Laddoo. He went on to appear in popular shows such as Jassi Jaissi Koi Nahin, Hero – Bhakti Hi Shakti Hai, and Babban Bhai vs Bimla Tai. He has also featured in films such as Kyun…! Ho Gaya Na, The Shaukeens and MSG: The Messenger of God.
He gained widespread popularity through his comic character sketches on social media, including Chutki, Shopkeeper and Billi Massi. In Dhurandhar, he plays an Indian spy operating undercover as a milk soda vendor in Pakistan.
About Dhurandhar’s success
Helmed by Aditya Dhar, the two-part spy thriller franchise has been a massive box office success, collectively earning over ₹3,000 crore worldwide. The first instalment, released in December 2025, grossed around ₹1300 crore globally and received both critical and commercial acclaim.
The sequel, Dhurandhar: The Revenge, released in March 2026, went on to break multiple records, becoming the first Hindi film to cross the ₹1100 crore mark domestically. It has so far collected over ₹1700 crore worldwide. The films also star Ranveer Singh, Arjun Rampal, Sara Arjun, Rakesh Bedi, Sanjay Dutt, R. Madhavan and Akshaye Khanna in key roles, and continue to perform steadily despite competition from new releases like Akshay Kumar’s Bhooth Bangla.