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Adarsh Gourav to Portray Mumbai Gangster's Redemption
26 Nov, 2025
Summary
- Adarsh Gourav stars as a Mumbai gangster turned social worker.
- Film adaptation of nonfiction book 'Gangster on the Run' is planned.
- Project unveiled at IFFI Goa, seeking global co-production partners.

Adarsh Gourav is set to star in 'Gangster on the Run,' a feature adaptation based on Puja Changoiwala's nonfiction book. The film will depict the remarkable journey of a Mumbai gangster who transformed into a marathon-running social worker. Prosit Roy will direct the project, which was unveiled at the Film Bazaar in Goa.
The narrative focuses on Rahul Jadhav, once a feared sharpshooter, whose path through violence and addiction led to self-reflection and rehabilitation. Today, Jadhav dedicates his life to helping at-risk youth avoid criminal lifestyles. Gourav expressed excitement for the role, highlighting its depth and transformative potential, while director Roy noted the story's universal emotional power.



