Women feared me off-screen too, says actor Gulshan Grover
Grover went on to recall a turning point - a party where he greeted Archana with a hug. A fellow actress, surprised by the gesture, questioned how the same man who was chasing her in a film could be warmly embracing someone off-screen. 'That's when people began to realise—he's just playing a role,' Grover shared with a smile.According to him, social media has played a pivotal role in transforming how actors are perceived. With fans now having direct access to celebrities' personalities off-screen, it's become easier to separate character from actor. 'Social media changed everything. People could finally see the real me,' Grover said.Up next, Grover will be seen in 'Heer Express', a film directed by Umesh Shukla. The movie, which marks the debut of Divita Juneja, also stars Ashutosh Rana and Sanjay Mishra in key roles. It is produced by Umesh Shukla, Ashish Wagh, Mohit Chhabra, and Sanjay Grover, and is set for a theatrical release on September 12.- Ends
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