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Actor Gaurav Gera, praised for his role as a Lyari juice shop owner in Dhurandhar, shared a handwritten 1998 letter to his parents from when he was 23, after moving to Mumbai. The note reveals his struggles, living in a small cottage, and financial worries. He reflected, "It's been a lovely journey with ups and downs. God has been kind..."

Actor Gaurav Gera, best known for playing Nandu in Jassi Jaissi Koi Nahin, has grabbed attention for his role in Dhurandhar (2025), where he plays a Lyari juice shop owner who sells doodh soda in a musical style. However, in the sequel Dhurandhar: The Revenge (Dhurandhar 2), his character takes on a more powerful and emotional arc.

28-Year-Old Letter Shows Gaurav Gera's Early Mumbai Struggles

Amid the success of Dhurandhar, Gaurav shared a 28-year-old handwritten letter dated December 3, 1998, from the time he had just moved to Mumbai to pursue his acting career, when he was only 23.

On Sunday, March 22, Gaurav shared the letter on his Instagram handle, in which he updated his parents about his struggles, writing that 'nothing has materialised for me on the money front.' He also mentioned that he was living in a small cottage and still had a lot to learn, which he said might be heavy on their pockets.