Bollywood
Adarsh Gourav to Play Reformed Gangster Rahul Jadhav in Paatal Lok Director Prosit Roy's Next; Abhishek Banerjee to Write the Script
In a massive announcement for lovers of gritty crime dramas, Adarsh Gourav (The White Tiger, Guns & Gulaabs) has been locked to play the lead role in director Prosit Roy"™s upcoming biopic. The film chronicles the incredible true story of Rahul Jadhav, an underworld sharpshooter who turned his life around to become an ultra-marathon runner. The project marks a powerhouse reunion of talents renowned for their mastery over dark, atmospheric storytelling. Helmed by Prosit Roy, the acclaimed director behind the Amazon Prime sensation Paatal Lok and the horror-mystery Pari, the film sees him re-teaming with his long-time creative partner, Abhishek Banerjee. Banerjee, who is widely celebrated for his chilling portrayal of 'Hathoda Tyagi' and his versatility as a casting director, returns to the writer's chair after previously co-writing Pari with Roy. Adding to this formidable lineup is BAFTA-nominated actor Adarsh Gourav, whose reputation for sinking his teeth into intense, complex characters makes him the perfect choice to step into the shoes of the reformed criminal. Officially adapted from investigative journalist Puja Changoiwala"™s book, Gangster on the Run: The True Story of a Reformed Criminal, the film traces the volatile narrative arc of Rahul Jadhav, once feared as the "Bhiwandi Gun." Deeply entrenched in Mumbai"™s dark underbelly of extortion and violence, Jadhav served as a sharpshooter for the notorious Ravi Pujari gang until his life hit rock bottom following a dramatic 2007 arrest by encounter specialist Vijay Salaskar. However, the story"™s defining hook lies in his extraordinary redemption; during his incarceration, Jadhav traded the path of crime for the discipline of athletics, effectively transforming from a fugitive running from the law into an ultra-marathoner running toward a new life. With Prosit Roy at the helm, audiences can expect a raw, hard-hitting narrative that doesn't shy away from the brutality of Mumbai's underworld, much like Paatal Lok. However, unlike standard gangster flicks, this film promises a strong emotional core focusing on redemption and the psychological toll of crime. For Adarsh Gourav, this marks another challenging transformation after his physically demanding roles in The White Tiger and Kho Gaye Hum Kahan. The combination of Prosit Roy's direction, Abhishek Banerjee's writing, and Adarsh Gourav's intensity suggests this could be one of the most defining biopics in the coming year.
