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Gaurav Gera's 'Om Shanti Om' Connection Spans Career
9 May
Summary
- Gaurav Gera shared career milestones linked to 'Om Shanti Om'.
- Videos from theatre, TV show, and 'Dhurandhar' featured the song.
- Gera mused on life's patterns and artistic motifs repeating.
Actor Gaurav Gera has drawn attention to the recurring presence of the iconic song 'Meri Umar Ke Naujawano,' from the film 'Karz,' throughout his acting career. Gera shared a compilation of three distinct moments from different stages of his professional life, all linked by this memorable track.
The first video showcased rehearsals for the Bollywood musical theatre show 'Jhumroo' in 2011 at Gurugram's Kingdom of Dreams, where the cast performed to the 'Om Shanti Om' song. The second video, from 2013, featured a scene from his television series 'Mrs Pammi Pyarelal,' where his character imagines performing the song.
The third clip is from the recently released film 'Dhurandhar' (2025), depicting a scene with Gera's character, Aalam, and Ranveer Singh's character working in Pakistan, with the song playing in the background. Gera captioned the post, humorously noting his transition from 'naujawan' to a 50-year-old, and contemplated these recurring artistic motifs as more than mere coincidence.
Gera, who played Aalam Bhai in 'Dhurandhar,' received significant acclaim for his role in the film, which achieved over Rs 1300 crore worldwide. The movie was released on December 5, 2025.
