Mona Singh opens up on Gaurav Gera's 'Dhurandhar' success: 'Even when he wasn't getting the work he wanted, he kept going'

Mona Singh has opened up about her friend Gaurav Gera's motivating rise, explaining the real reasons behind his standout success following ‘Dhurandhar’. With his role as Aalam in the smash-hit movie ‘Dhurandhar’, Gaurav recently conquered the online world. Mona, who's seen it all firsthand, points to his steady effort, true passion, and total commitment to acting as the secrets to his enormous win.

Mona Singh on Gaurav Gera's ‘Dhurandhar’ rise

In a conversation with IANS, Mona Singh said, “I have seen his journey. I have seen him grow, change, and evolve. One thing I truly admire about him is his consistency. Even when he wasn’t getting the kind of work he wanted, he kept himself creatively busy. He continued making his videos like Chutki and Shopkeeper, and kept himself engaged because this is what he loves to do. When I watched Dhurandar, I have seen part one, I felt so proud of him. It feels like a journey that has come full circle."

Mona Singh on Gaurav Gera's viral memes

On Gera's viral buzz and meme takeover online, Mona shared, “There were so many memes trending about how Alam bhai is with Jassi, earlier he was with Jassi, and now again he is with Jassi. So yes, people are celebrating it. And I feel very, very happy and proud as a friend."

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Mona Singh and Gaurav Gera's 'Jassi' friendship

For the uninitiated, Mona and Gaurav Gera's friendship kicked off during the early 2000s hit ‘Jassi Jaissi Koi Nahin’. She starred as the iconic Jassi, and he played her loyal buddy Nandu. Their natural on-screen rapport blossomed into a solid off-screen friendship that's lasted more than 20 years.

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Mona Singh's recent work update

Meanwhile, on the work front, Mona Singh was recently seen in ‘Maa Ka Sam’, where she shared the screen with Mihir Ahuja and Ranveer Brar.

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