Who Is Gagan Arora? From Assistant Director in Stree to Actor in Jewel Thief with Saif Ali Khan — All About Lafangey’s Rohan
Gagan Arora is winning over audiences with his performance as Rohan in Lafangey, streaming on Amazon MX Player. The show also stars Barkha Singh and Harsh Beniwal, and people can’t stop talking about it.
If you’ve been curious about the actor who plays Rohan, here’s everything you need to know about Gagan Arora — from his early days to working with big names like Saif Ali Khan.
Gagan Arora’s Childhood
Gagan was born on September 16, 1993, in New Delhi. He studied at National Victor Public School and later earned a commerce degree from Shaheed Bhagat Singh College, Delhi University. It was during college that he discovered his love for acting. He actively took part in street plays and drama clubs on campus.
After finishing college, Gagan moved to Mumbai to follow his passion. He studied filmmaking at Xavier Institute of Communication, which helped him take his first steps into the world of entertainment.
How Gagan Entered Acting
Not many people know that Gagan started his career behind the camera. He worked as an assistant director on the hit film Stree, starring Rajkummar Rao and Shraddha Kapoor. He was part of director Amar Kaushik’s team, and that experience opened doors for him.
Soon after, Gagan made his acting debut in College Romance, a web series by The Viral Fever. Viewers loved his performance, and he quickly became a known face in digital entertainment.
He went on to act in shows like Girls Hostel, Basement Company, and 4 Thieves. In 2019, he also acted in a short film called Padh Le Basanti, directed by Sangram Naiksatam.
That same year, Gagan made his film debut with Ujda Chaman, where he played a supporting role. Despite limited screen time, critics praised his performance. In 2022, he appeared in The Fame Game, a Netflix show starring Madhuri Dixit. More recently, he played a role in Jewel Thief, a Netflix film starring Saif Ali Khan and Jaideep Ahlawat.
About Lafangey
Lafangey is a coming-of-age series that follows the lives of three childhood friends as they deal with love, careers, and emotional challenges. The cast includes Gagan Arora, Harsh Beniwal, Barkha Singh, Anud Singh Dhaka, Ranjan Raj, and Saloni Gaur.
Gagan’s character, Rohan, is at the center of the story. He’s a young man caught between chasing big dreams and facing real-life struggles. His emotional journey is one of the main highlights of the show.
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