Shillong, August 28: The star-studded ensemble of the crime thriller series ‘Guns and Gulaabs’ – Rajkummar Rao, Adarsh Gourav, Dulquer Salmaan, and Gulshan Devaiah – has offered glimpses of their behind-the-scenes experiences on the show’s set.
As per IANS, the series delves into the competition between two rival gangs vying for a deal with a Kolkata-based mafia leader. Garnering acclaim from both fans and critics, the show has piqued interest for its intriguing plot.
During a segment called ‘Burning Questions’ with IMDb, the cast shared their craziest moments during filming.
Gulshan Devaiah revealed, “The craziest experience was between me and Rajkummar. Last time you saw us together on screen, we were all lovey-dovey. You could expect some sparks that were there, but you will see it physicalised.”
Dulquer Salmaan mentioned, “I guess it’s Satish Sir and my scene with him. I had a lot of lines & also had to abuse during that scene. I was a little nervous about it; he sensed it. He told me it was okay and to go ahead. When I did it, everybody on set found it cute and not like a gaali.”
Adarsh Gourav shared, “It was when I had to fire a blank round from a gun. It was terrifying to hold a gun even though it wasn’t real. It was crazy to just be holding it. I am essaying a gangster and am supposed to not feel fear, but I was so scared. It translated into the scene because it’s the first time I fired a gun, so the fear you see of Jugnu is actually Adarsh’s fear of the gun.”
Rajkummar Rao reflected, “Me killing people with a paana that I could have never imagined in my life. Not even in my dreams. It was one of those moments that everything changes in the show because of that one moment that my character Panna Tipu takes that one step in rage.”
When asked about working with the creators Raj & DK, the cast had their say.
Gulshan Devaiah noted, “They don’t have the same process; they have different personalities. They have different ways of conducting themselves, and it’s fantastic.”
Dulquer Salmaan added, “They’re really cool on set. There’s always a lot of laughter on set.”
Adarsh Gourav revealed, “Their willingness to explore the absurdity of every situation. It could be a very serious situation, but they still want to push the envelope and explore the absurdity of that, making it unimaginable and unpredictable.”
Rajkummar Rao chimed in, “The writing, of course. It is unique and bizarre in a great way. The collaborative process that they have on set. They are very chilled out and clear about what they want and still give a lot of freedom to explore the character on set.”
The cast also shared their thoughts on working with the late Satish Kaushik.
Adarsh Gourav said, “It was beautiful to work with him. Satish Sir had a billion stories. Every moment that I spent with him was so vivid. He had stories from every set he’d ever been part of. He had stories of all the actors I’d grown up watching on TV and in films. It humanises them so much.”
Rajkummar Rao added, “I worked with Satish Ji earlier in Chhalaang. Unfortunately, he’s not with us anymore, but his legacy will live on.”
‘Guns & Gulaabs’ is a captivating comedy crime thriller by Raj and DK, blending genres and set against the backdrop of the 90s underworld. The series entwines romance, comedy, action, and suspense against the unpredictable setting of Gulaabganj.