Tanaav 2's Gaurav Arora on playing Fareed Mir, shooting in Kashmir and more: 'It required a lot...' | Exclusive

Gaurav Arora is gearing up for the release of his web series, Tanaav 2. One of the most anticipated web shows of the year, directed by Sudhir Mishra and E Niwas, will be released on September 6 on SonyLIV. Arora is the new addition to Tanaav season two. His character Fareed Mir/ Al Damishq is important to the series' storyline. Before Tanaav 2's release, Gaurav opened up about his character in an exclusive conversation with OTTplay.

Gaurav Arora on his character in Tanaav 2

When asked if he felt an added pressure to play his role well in Tanaav 2 since the first season was hit, Gaurav said, "Initially, there was a feeling of pressure. I transferred the pressure on the two gentlemen (Sudhir Mishra and E Niwas)." The actor added that he enjoyed playing the character of Fareed Mir/ Al Damishq in the series.

Arora continued, "More than any pressure, it was their (directors') responsibility since they chose me to play it, they must have seen something (in me). I enjoyed playing Fareed. I was in safe hands, good directors and co-stars. There was no pressure on me as such." Gaurav mentioned that he had to prep for his role in the web show.

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"It did require a lot of prep. Kashmir can be sensitive to a lot of people. So that is a responsibility as an actor, which I did before I came on the set. I did my homework," stated Gaurav. The actor further quipped that Fareed Mir is a wonderful character for any actor to play because of its arc.

On shooting in Kashmir

Sharing his experience of shooting for Tanaav 2 in Kashmir, the actor revealed, "It was a wonderful experience. The moment you come out of the aircraft in Kashmir, you feel that air... it is so refreshing." On a concluding note, Arora said he just 'got lucky' to get this opportunity to be a part of Tanaav 2.

Once the series premieres on September 6, Tanaav 2 can be streamed with your OTTplay Premium subscription as well. 

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