Actor Gaurav Gera, who played undercover agent Aalam in the blockbuster film ‘Dhurandhar’, has opened up about his experience working with director Aditya Dhar. The actor described the filmmaker as one of the most calm, evolved, and intellectually sorted filmmakers he has encountered, a stark contrast to the loud, high-pressure sets he has seen in the past.Dhurandhar 2 Review
Aditya Dhar’s clarity of thought left Gaurav Gera inspired
In an interview with India Today, Gaurav Gera spoke warmly about how Aditya Dhar’s public words resonated with him on a deeply personal level, so much so that he felt the director was speaking directly to him.“This man is so evolved, you know; he has clarity of thought. You will get to know that by listening to his talks. I remember, he was giving a speech somewhere or was at an event on stage. He spoke about the industry and how at times you feel it’s not for you, and then one moment changes everything. I felt like he was talking to me directly. That’s the beauty of this man,” Gera shared.He also extended his admiration to Dhar’s wife, actress Yami Gautam, calling both of them grounded individuals. “I feel intellectually they are very, very sorted people,” he said.
Aditya Dhar’s unusual calm on the film set surprised Gaurav Gera
For Gaurav Gera, one moment on the ‘Dhurandhar’ set stood out as a perfect example of the director’s composed leadership style. Despite helming a massive production with a large cast and high stakes, the director was visibly unbothered.“He did it all so easily. I remember once on set, when we were shooting the Lyari, and he was casually scrolling on his phone. I asked him if this is such a big film with such a huge cast and so much happening. Don’t you get tense? He just smiled and said, ‘I have a great team; I have nothing to worry about,'” the actor recalled.Gera drew a sharp contrast between Dhar’s approach and what he has experienced with other filmmakers over the years, making clear that the ‘Dhurandhar’ director’s manner left a lasting impression.“I remember this because I have often seen many filmmakers doing chillam chilli (shouting). I have seen a lot of abusive directors. But here is a man who was so chilled because he trusts his team. He is always smiling and very soft-spoken. Even now, look at him, crediting all his teammates on social media,” Gera added.
More about the ‘Dhurandhar’ film franchise
‘Dhurandhar’ and ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’, led by Ranveer Singh, have gone on to break multiple box office records, cementing their place as some of the biggest hits in recent Indian cinema history.The first installment was released on December 5, 2025, while part two arrived in cinemas on March 19, 2026.