- By Tanya Garg
- Tue, 17 Feb 2026 02:47 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Adarsh Gourav, who starred in the recently released Tu Yaa Main, is enjoying a phase in his career that he feels celebratory. He co-starred with Shanaya Kapoor in Bejoy Nambiar's survivor thriller. The actor is once again at the centre of discussions, not only for his performance but also about his journey, which started long before he was in the spotlight. Adarsh Gourav's acting career began with the Karan Johar-directed film My Name Is Khan. He played the role of Rizwan Khan, Shah Rukh Khan's younger self, in the 2010 movie.
Adarsh Gourav never had the opportunity to meet the superstar during the film's production, despite sharing the screen legacy of one of Indian cinema's most recognisable characters. During an exclusive conversation with The Daily Jagran, the actor revealed whether he and Shanaya bonded over Shah Rukh Khan.
Adarsh Gourav said, "Shah Rukh Khan pop culture ke itne bade part hai ki unke baare mein baat kiye bina din guzarta nahi hai kisi ka bhi. Toh na chaah ke bhi hum Shah Rukh Khan ke baare mein baat karte hi hai." He added, "But not necessarily to connect, I think me and Shanaya have a lot of other things in common as well, which was very helpful for both of us to connect with each other."
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Adarsh Gourav has shown a great diversity from mainstream films to independent ventures. Madly, Mom, The White Tiger, Woh Bhi Din The, and Superboys of Malegaon are some of his well-known film credits. His roles in web series, including Leila, Hostel Daze, Guns & Gulaabs, and Alien – Earth, have also made a significant impression.
Adarsh Gourav On Working In Tu Yaa Main
Meanwhile, Tu Yaa Main, which debuted on February 13 in theatres, was released alongside Shahid Kapoor-Triptii Dimri's O'Romeo at the box office. He also talked about working in the survivor thriller in the same conversation. Expressing his gratitude, the actor shared, " I feel like the experience of working with Bijoy, Shanaya and Anand sir cannot be quantified. It's a beautiful feeling, and I also really have to thank Bijoy and Anand sir for giving me the chance to be the lead of a commercial film, unthinkable for me a few years ago. And yeah, I found Mumbai through the film. Yeah, I think I'm just very grateful to be here today, and I think I gained a lot from the film."
Adarsh Gourav's journey demonstrated quiet strength; if anything, his early experience working close to greatness did not define him; rather, it pushed him to forge his own journey in the industry!
