Gaurav Chopra grows his hair to play Professor Rajveer Shastri in ‘Pushpa Impossible'; says ‘I believe appearances speak volumes'
Bringing a fresh twist to
Pushpa Impossible
, celebrated actor
Gaurav Chopra
marks his return to television after five years in a powerful new role. He steps into the shoes of
Professor Rajveer Shastri
, a complex
law professor
whose presence is as commanding in the courtroom as it is emotionally layered in his personal life.
Rajveer is not your typical character—he's a once-celebrated legal prodigy whose promising career came crashing down after a scandal. The fall left him with emotional scars, transforming him into a man driven by fierce intellect, internal battles, and a cynical worldview.
To embody such a character authentically, Gaurav Chopra underwent a notable
transformation
, both physically and emotionally. He revealed, 'When I was approached for the role of Professor Rajveer Shastri in Pushpa Impossible, I instantly knew this wasn't just another character—it was a man with a story that needed to be told with raw honesty.
Rajveer is not your typical television hero; he's a warrior, layered, wounded, yet fiercely intelligent.'
Gaurav explained that growing out his hair played a significant part in slipping into Rajveer's skin. 'Portraying someone like him required more than just learning lines—it demanded a transformation in every sense. One of the first things I decided to do was grow my hair. It might sound like a small detail, but I believe appearances speak volumes, especially on screen. Rajveer's look had to echo his emotional state—unconventional, intense, and weathered by life.
'
He added, 'The longer hair gave him a rugged edge, a sense of rebellion against the world that wronged him, and a quiet strength. It helped me internalize his pain, his cynicism, and his need for redemption.'
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