Gulshan Devaiah Strikes Gold With 'Duranga', 7 Times He Nailed His Characters With Perfection

Gulshan Devaiah began his career in Bollywood, like the majority of newcomers from outside the industry, with few roles. Nevertheless, Gulshan¡¯s performance was well-received by the audience as well as the critics. And he once again enchanted his fans with his most recent part in the web series ¡®Duranga¡¯.

Duranga is a suspense series that warrants your attention, and we'll explain why. One of the most well-liked genres of television shows and films today is a thriller. Who doesn't love the suspense and terrifying anticipation of what will happen next? The unfolding of the events keep you on the edge of your seat. Without further ado, let's dive right into it!

Reasons Why Duranga Is Worth Your Time!

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The Duranga Plot Will Keep You Hooked Until The End

It is based on Sammit Patel and Ira's story. Ira starts looking into several killings committed by a person she believes to be a serial killer's accomplice, and as a result, she learns some shocking information about her husband's dark background.

One is kept fairly engrossed in the story and on the edge of their seat by the writing and plot. The length of the episode is critical because thrillers frequently suffer from the risk of being stretched out a little too much, the duration of Duranga is just right for you to keeping yourself interested.

The series avoids trying anything new and succeeds in producing the same impression as the original with a compelling narrative and a crisp screenplay.

The Interesting Choice Of Cast

Gulshan Devaiah As Sammit Patel

Gulshan Devaiah gives his greatest effort yet in Duranga. Gulshan gives a convincing performance as a reserved character who doesn't experience love, happiness, or grief and uses online courses to learn to grin or cry. He has aced his acting skills with each project he has done and is such an underestimated actor who deserves your time.

Drashti Dhami As Ira

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Drashti Dhami, who plays a cop alongside Gulshan, has established herself in Hindi television dramas, and this is the first time she has performed such an intense and badass part of a cop, carrying a very strong character brilliantly; she has never been seen portraying a role this harsh.

The relationship between Drashti and Gulshan is not particularly endearing, but given the diametrically opposed nature of their characters, it nevertheless manages to explain the lack of blandness.

It is difficult to develop and maintain a career in the film industry, which may be ruthless at times. Gulshan, who has been a part of Bollywood for over a decade, believes that 'being good is not enough.'

The idea that hard effort helps you sustain and that being competent at your craft is enough is appealing, but it is fiction. Gulshan believes that as an actor, one must learn to build relationships and be in the right place at the right moment.

Here are some characters played by Gulshan that need your attention

1. Ghost Stories

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Despite having only 10 minutes of screen time and wearing unrecognisable make-up, the actor received some of the greatest accolades of his career for the character of a village strongman who transforms into the alpha zombie in the horror film Ghost Stories. Devaiah recalls Karan Johar and Reema Kagti complimenting Gulshan for his spooky act. Gulshan had no expectations from the movie and wasn't sure he would be recognised at all.

Most performers would have turned down the role owing to the limited screen time or unrecognisable makeup. However, we are confident that Gulshan chose craft over fame in this role.

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2. Afsos

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In Afsos, Gulshan plays Nakul, a writer with chronic depression who hires an assassin to kill him after 11 unsuccessful suicide attempts. The plot is unusual; for example, have you heard of someone who is sick of trying to commit suicide hiring a hitman to help them? Anyways, things go wrong when Nakul decides to cancel the assignment after falling in love with his therapist.

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3. Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela

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For Sanjay Leela Bhansali's "Ram Leela," Gulshan appears in a brand-new appearance. In the film, the gifted actor plays the adversary. The character played by Gulshan is a famous member of the Jadeja clan, a group of Chandrivanshi Rajputs who currently reside in Kutch, Gujarat.

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4. Footfairy

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A monster who suffocates young girls and slices off their exquisite feet to keep as his mementos is the subject of the psychological thriller. Gulshan Devaiah portrays CBI officer Vivaan Deshmukh, who trusts his intuition over anything else. He presents himself as an assured police officer. It was incredible that a film made in 2020 captured people's attention in 2022 with an OTT distribution on Netflix.

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5. Badhaai Do

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The unexpected component of Badhaai Do is Gulshan Devaiah. The actor who portrays Rajkummar Rao's love interest in the movie, Guru Narayan, is a lawyer. His character is such a fantastic representation of the LGBTQIA population that is not ashamed to be 'Gay.' Though Guru's character appears for a little moment, he plays an important role in the film.

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6. Mard Ko Dard Nahi Hota

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In Mard Ko Dard Nahi Hota, Gulshan plays the character of Karate Mani and Jimmy and is a laughing stock. It was pure joy to witness him flawlessly portray two utterly different personalities in a double role.

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7. Shaitaan

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Shaitan was one of the first projects to bring Gulshan the attention he deserved. It was a crime thriller, which was highly opposite of what Bollywood thought of these genres. He portrays the slightly insane, affluent brat Karan 'KC' Chaudhary, and his diabolical intensity in the part drew many fans.

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Since making his acting debut in That Girl in Yellow Boots in 2010, Gulshan Devaiah has advanced significantly while consistently raising the bar with his films and web series.

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