Gulshan Grover sheds ‘Bad Man' image in Heer Express: 'There's nothing villainous about this role'
and scheduled to release on August 8, 2025, the film will have Grover in the role of a happy-go-lucky and emotionally stable dhaba owner -- a character that is poles apart from the dark roles that he has been known for.
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Gulshan Grover says the role was a personal and creative challenge
As reported by Moneycontrol, Grover shared that the opportunity came through his son Sanjay Grover, who serves as both producer and story writer of 'Heer Express,' and director Umesh Shukla, a close friend whose work he deeply admires. He explained that the role was pitched to him as a positive character that evokes laughter and tears, with no trace of villainy. Grover said he accepted the challenge for emotional reasons and found the experience both delightful and creatively fulfilling.
According to Filmibeat, Grover described the role as a refreshing shift and said he was 'very happy and delighted' to play a character that brings joy to the world of 'Heer Express.' He added that working with his son and trusted collaborators made the experience even more meaningful.
Heer Express promises a clean, feel-good cinematic experience
As noted by Free Press Journal, the film follows Heer's journey to fulfill her mother's dream while navigating legacy and personal aspirations.
Set in beautiful British sites, the tale combines family values, emotion, and comedy. It stars Divita Juneja and Pritt Kamani alongside experienced actors Ashutosh Rana, Sanjay Mishra, Meghna Malik, and Grover himself.
With Grover, Rana, and Mishra trading funny comments and observations on growing on-screen characters, the trailer launch event underlined the saafsuthri, parivarik tone of the movie. Grover said that long-term success in the business depends on learning to adjust to shifting conditions.
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Production team and creative vision
'Heer Express' is presented by Tulip Entertainment in association with Merry Go Round Studios and Creative Strokes Group. It is produced by Umesh Shukla, Ashish Wagh, Mohit Chhabra, and Sanjay Grover, and co-produced by Sampada Wagh. The film is helmed by Umesh Shukla, known for '102 Not Out' and 'Oh My God,' and is positioned as one of the year's most anticipated family releases.
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