<p>Actor and comedian Gaurav Gera, who plays a pivotal role in Aditya Dhar&rsquo;s blockbuster <em><strong><a href="https://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/bollywood-news/article/dhurandhar-2-box-office-ranveer-singh-starrer-mints-over-rs-600-crore-in-4-days-23622073" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Dhurandhar</a></strong></em>,&nbsp;took a nostalgic trip down memory lane as he revisited a letter he had written to his parents on December 3, 1998, shortly after moving to Mumbai.</p>
<p>Gaurav, who plays an Indian spy in the movie, took to Instagram to share a glimpse of the handwritten letter.</p>
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<p>In the letter, a 23-year-old Gera wrote warmly to his &ldquo;Mamma and Papa,&rdquo; reassuring them that he was doing well and settling into the city. He mentioned meeting new people for work, attending rehearsals regularly, and being part of a musical play, which he described as &ldquo;marvellous.&rdquo;</p>
<p>He also shared his excitement about working with a prestigious group and noted that he had found a small, affordable place to stay, adding that it would be easy on the pocket.</p>
<p><strong><a href="https://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/bollywood-news/article/dhurandhar-2-gaurav-gera-transformation-wins-fans-ranvir-shorey-reacts-23621806" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Gaurav</a></strong> also checked in on his family back home, asking about their health, relatives, and even the household garden, reflecting a sense of longing and connection despite the distance.</p>
<p>&ldquo;The future is bright, but I still need a lot to learn,&rdquo; he had written, adding that it would take time to understand the right people.</p>
<p>Ending the letter on a tender note, he expressed how much he missed them and urged them to take care, writing that he hoped to visit in January of that year.</p>
<p>Reflecting on the years gone by in the caption section, the actor said his career has been a fulfilling mix of television, film, ad projects, musical theatre, radio, and, more recently, digital platforms like TikTok and Reels. He described the journey as &ldquo;lovely,&rdquo; and the caption reflected both highs and lows.</p>
<p>He wrote: &ldquo;This letter to my parents - 3rd Dec 1998. .. less than a month that I moved to Mumbai this is 28 years ago .. so no emails, Letters.. of course after that lots tv, some films, ad films, musical play, Radio, <strong><a href="https://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/hollywood-news/article/kevin-bacon-wife-kyra-sedgwick-jump-in-on-new-tiktok-trend-23588861?button=next" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">TikTok</a></strong>, Reels .. been a lovely journey with ups and downs.. God has been kind.. but this (camera emoji) Dhurandhared.. dunno what future holds .. but I wanna thank my 23 year old self for staying hopeful and Ma Pa for endless support DhurandharTheRevenge.&rdquo;</p>
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