Gaurav Pahari found fame through ‘Saili’, ‘Hostel’, ‘Gajalu’, and ‘Chhakka Panja 2’. The commercial acclamation of his projects has helped the actor bring out his talent among the audiences of the Nepali cinema. Before debuting in 2013, he was learning the various genres of acting at Kishore Namit Kapoor Acting Institute. At present, he is preparing for his upcoming releases ‘Mr. Virgin’, and ‘Kumbha Karan’.

In a conversation with My City’s Sonam Lama, Pahari shared a few lesser-known facts about him.

New entrepreneur 
Besides acting, he is also one of the investors of ‘Galley Canteen’, a café in Hattisar. The eatery serves a variety of foods. 

“It has been eight months since we started the café, and it feels nice to get positive feedback from the customers,” said Pahari.

Movie buff
He loves watching movies of different genres. He enjoys comparing himself to the characters in the movie. 

“I am fond of watching movies directed by Raj Kumar Hirani. I think half of the effort is put by the characters to make a film successful from every respect,” says Pahari.

Football fanatic
He is an avid fan of the game. He enjoys watching the sport and barely misses out on any game that features Lionel Messi. When he’s not working, he prefers playing futsal with his friends.

Anti-drug advocate
Growing up as a teenager he had quite a tough time coping up with drug addiction. However, with the constant support of his family and his strong urge to do away with it, he was able to get rid of his addiction. “I openly talk about and share my experiences with drugs. Narcotics education is important to make people aware, especially youths, the harms of drugs abuse” he expressed.

Theist
Although he rarely visits temples, he admits to being a firm believer of gods. “I still keep the picture of Goddess Laxmi in my wallet that my mother gave me about 15 years ago. Carrying it every time with me makes me feel protective,” he revealed.