DYK Dhurandhar 2 Actor Gaurav Gera Disguised Himself As A Woman For THIS Show?

Actor Gaurav Gera was recently seen in Aditya Dhar’s film ‘Dhurandhar 2’, and he has been garnering immense praise for his performance as Mohammed Aalam in the film. Gaurav Gera has been in the industry for over two decades, during which he has starred in numerous TV shows and films. While his role in Jassi Jaisi Koi Nahin shot him to popularity, he also took on one of the most unusual roles on Indian television in the comedy show Mrs. Pammi Pyarelal. Gera disguised himself as a woman in the show named Pammi, making it a central part of the story.

Gaurav Gera Portrayed A Man Disguising Himself As A Woman In Mrs Pammi Pyarelal

The show Mrs Pammi Pyarelal aired on television in 2013, and followed Param, a struggling actor in Mumbai who faces constant

rejection while trying to find both work and a place to live. When he discovers that many landlords only rent homes to married couples, he comes up with a bizarre yet clever solution—he disguises himself as a woman and pretends to be someone’s wife. He goes to the extremes of giving himself a complete makeover, becoming ‘Mrs. Pammi Pyarelal.’

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When Gaurav Gera Called It His Most Challenging Role

Gaurav Gera’s transformation into Pammi was not just about wearing sarees and makeup. While shooting for the show, he carefully studied women’s mannerisms, voice modulation, and expressions to make the character believable.  In an interview with Republic from 2021, he called this role his most challenging one, and explained why it was so difficult for him.

“When I became a girl (Mrs Pammi Pyarelal), there were so many things that I understood about women as I dressed up for my character. When I used to portray a male character, I could rest and lie down in between shots even with the get up..and make up would only take five minutes and I would be ready for the shot. However, when portraying a woman on screen, with the wig and earrings, I could not even rest in between shots or lie down with the get up. My respect for all the female actors increased ever since. It is a very tough job for all the women,” he said.

“It was quite a nightmare for me. I looked pretty though. But a lot of work goes into making a man look like a woman on camera. In 12 hours work shift, my beard would grow back. So I had to shave again and go through the entire make up process again. So Mrs. Pammi Pyarelal was the most challenging role for me so far,” he said.

Meanwhile, Gaurav Gera is also known for playing another popular avatar on social media which goes by the name, Chutki.

Gaurav Gera’s Old Letters To His Parents Go Viral

In other news, a few days ago, Gaurav Gera shared a few handwritten letters he wrote to his parents over two decades ago. The letters from 1998 reveal his early struggles in Mumbai, after he moved from Delhi to pursue his acting dreams.

Excerpts from the letters reveal Gaurav Gera’s early struggles and ambitions. “Dear Mumma and Papa, How are you guys? I’m really well over here. Nothing has materialized on the money front for me but I hope to do well soon. There’s a lot of work here compared to Delhi,” he wrote in one letter. He further added, “In the mornings, I meet various people for work and evenings have my rehearsals. The play is a musical “Man Of La Mancha.” It’s a very well-known musical and it’s a prestigious group to be associated with.”

The post left his fans emotional, with many saying that he has finally received the recognition he truly deserves.