Actor Kumar Gaurav: When the film 'Love Story' was released in the year 1981, the world got such a superstar overnight, seeing whom the girls of that era went crazy. The name of that handsome actor full of chocolatey look and simplicity was Kumar Gaurav. Kumar Gaurav, son of veteran actor Rajendra Kumar, created a ruckus at the box office with his very first film, which made big stars leave. But do you know where this actor, who was once the brightest star of the film industry, is now? Today (July 11) Kumar Gaurav is celebrating his 66th birthday. On this special occasion, let us know the story of his life, when he was more worried about the sinking career of his friend and brother-in-law Sanjay Dutt than himself.
This incident happened in the year 1986. Sanjay Dutt's condition was very bad at that time. Not only was he struggling with drug addiction, but about 10 of his films had flopped one after the other at the box office. The industry had accepted that Sanju Baba's career was now over. In such a situation, Kumar Gaurav stood with him like a rock. Kumar Gaurav's father Rajendra Kumar had planned to make a big film for his son, but Kumar Gaurav insisted that he play the lead role in this film. Sanjay Dutt should be given to them so that their career can be saved. That film was- 'Naam'.
The film 'Naam' directed by Mahesh Bhatt was a superhit and this film re-established Sanjay Dutt as an actor in the industry. The surprising thing is that Kumar Gaurav himself was also in that film, but he let Sanjay Dutt take the entire limelight. This sacrifice made for a friend and brother-in-law (Kumar Gaurav is married to Sanjay Dutt's sister Namrata) is still an example in the history of Bollywood.
After the historic success of 'Love Story', expectations from Kumar Gaurav were very high. But fate had something else in store. His films like 'Teri Kasam', 'Star' and 'Romance' could not make a special place in the hearts of the audience. Gradually the craze for Kumar Gaurav started decreasing. He tried to make a comeback with films like 'Kaante', but he did not get the same success that he got from the first film. Ultimately, sensing the stress and failure hidden behind this glittering world, Kumar Gaurav decided to distance himself from acting.
Today, Kumar Gaurav is living a very relaxed and luxurious life with his wife Namrata Dutt (Sanjay Dutt's sister), miles away from the glare of the film industry. He left acting and focused his entire attention towards business. Today he is a very successful businessman. Kumar Gaurav has a big construction (real estate) business. Apart from this, he also has a travel and tourism business. He often travels to Maldives and other countries in connection with his business.
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In recent years he has been seen in public on very few occasions. He is seen only in the parties of his family or close friends. His daughter Sanchi is married to Bilal Amrohi, grandson of Kamal Amrohi. Now he has also become a grandfather. Even though he is not seen on screen today, the memories of that 'Love Story' hero of the 80s are still fresh in the hearts of his fans.
