2 min readMumbaiUpdated: Mar 23, 2026 01:02 PM IST Actor Gaurav Gera, who plays Mohammad Aalam in Dhurandhar: The Revenge, has been receiving widespread praise for his performance in the film. As the spy-thriller continues to do well at the box office, the actor recently shared a very personal moment from his early days in Mumbai. On Sunday, Gaurav took to his Instagram account to post pictures of a handwritten letter he had written to his parents back in 1998, soon after he moved from Delhi to Mumbai to pursue a career in acting. In his post, Gaurav reflected on his 28-year journey and how much has changed over time. Through the letter, Gaurav shared details about his simple life back then. In the letter, he spoke about living in a small cottage with a friend to manage expenses and learning to survive in a new city. Talking about his hopes at the time, he had written, “Other expenses include telephone, electricity, gas, and water bills, and food. Mumma and Papa, the future is bright, …