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Pink Villa
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Meet the Only Indian Actor in Alien: Earth Who Worked at Tea Stall, Sang with Ilaiyaraaja and is Now Making Waves in Hollywood
Adarsh Gourav is the only Indian actor in Alien: Earth, now streaming on Disney+ Hotstar in India (August 13) after its U.S. debut on Hulu and FX (August 12). He plays 'Slightly,' a synthetic child navigating a dark, dystopian future, an emotionally layered role that critics are already praising. The performance marks a major milestone for the Jamshedpur-born actor-singer and places an Indian talent at the heart of the iconic Alien franchise. From Jamshedpur to the Alien universe Born in July 1994, Gourav grew up in Jamshedpur before moving to Mumbai at 13. He studied at Loyola School, Lilavatibai Podar, and Narsee Monjee College. His early life was rooted in music: nine years of Hindustani classical training, tabla lessons, and fronting indie bands like Steepsky and Oak Island. He performed on MTV Indies and recorded songs, jingles, and ads, building a music-first résumé long before mainstream stardom. Here's how he got his start in front of the camera At Ajivasan (Suresh Wadkar's academy), Padma Wadkar mentored Gourav and gave him multiple stage opportunities across Mumbai. During a 2007 Mumbai festival performance of Vande Mataram, he was noticed by Nazali Karamyoi of Raell Padamsee's company Ace, which led to acting auditions. According to The Times of India, in 2010, he made his screen debut in My Name Is Khan, playing the younger version of Shah Rukh Khan's character, a high-profile first role for a teenager. Music roots with Ilaiyaraaja and Sukhwinder Singh Before acting took center stage, Gourav shared platforms with Ilaiyaraaja and Sukhwinder Singh in 2007-08. He continued to record for films and campaigns, keeping his classical base while exploring contemporary styles. Those stage hours and studio sessions inform the vocal control and emotional precision visible in his screen work today. The White Tiger breakthrough and method grit After training at The Drama School Mumbai (on advice to pursue acting seriously), Gourav worked steadily in Mom, Rukh, Madly, Leila, and Die Trying. His breakout came with The White Tiger (2021). As Balram Halwai, he earned BAFTA and Independent Spirit Award nominations. For realism, he worked at a tea stall during prep. Post-White Tiger, Gourav appeared internationally (including Explorations with Meryl Streep and Kit Harington) and at home in Hostel Daze, Guns & Gulaabs, and Kho Gaye Hum Kahan. With Alien: Earth on Disney+ Hotstar in India and Hulu/FX in the U.S., his portrayal of Slightly positions him as one of the most compelling South Asian actors in the global sci-fi genre.
NDTV
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Alien: Earth - First Look Of Adarsh Gourav's Hollywood Series Revealed, To Release On This Date
Quick Reads Summary is AI generated, newsroom reviewed. Adarsh Gourav is gaining acclaim for projects like Kho Gaye Hum Kahan. He will make his Telugu debut in a psychological horror film in 2025. The first look of his sci-fi series Alien: Earth was revealed today. New Delhi: Adarsh Gourav has been raising the bar with diverse projects like Kho Gaye Hum Kahan and Superboys of Malegaon recently, which earned him a lot of appreciation. As for his future lineup, along with his upcoming Telugu debut, the first look of his highly-anticipated sci-fi series titled Alien: Earth was revealed earlier today. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Adarsh Gourav (@gouravadarsh) Adarsh Gourav has a key role in the series, and it is set to premiere on Hulu and FX Network on August 12, 2025. The first look that was revealed by the makers, shows Adarsh Gourav clad in a greyish blue gear, he will be playing the character Slightly. The series will be directed by Noah Hawley. For the unversed, Alien: Earth is based on Ridley Scott's Alien Franchise with Scott taking on the role of Executive Producer for the series. The plot of the show revolves around a clandestine space vessel that crash-lands on Earth. A young woman and a tactical gang of soldiers then make a fateful discovery that brings them upfront with the planet's greatest threat. Alien: Earth is touted to redefine the sci-fi genre, and this is indeed a momentous milestone in Adarsh Gourav's filmography which continues to raise the bar. Earlier in an exclusive interview with NDTV, Adarsh has expressed his excitement for his Telugu debut, a psychological horror film, which is set for a 2025 release. He had said, "Telugu is my mother tongue. I was born in Jamshedpur, which is in Jharkhand. Then I grew up in Bombay. So, I wasn't surrounded by a lot of Telugu people. I had a lot of extended family in Jamshedpur, but you know we would meet them once a month for picnics. But yet, on Day 1, on this set, it felt like I knew everybody. There was such a sense of familiarity. It's been amazing."
