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{{Infobox model
| image =
| caption=Arora at Elle Beauty Awards 2016
| birth_name = Gaurav Arora
| birth_date = {{birth based on age as of date |30|2016|04|08}}<ref name= "indulge" />
| birth_place = [[Mungaoli]], [[Madhya Pradesh]], India
| nationality = [[India]]n
| alma_mater = [[Daly College]], [[Indore]]
| occupation = {{hlist|Actor|model}}
| years_active = 2006{{ndash}}present
| known_for = {{ubl|[[Raaz: Reboot]]|[[Love Games (film)]]}}
| height = 1.85 m <ref name= "Menshealth" />
| hair_color = Black
| eye_color = Brown
}}

'''Gaurav Arora''' is an [[Indian people|Indian]] actor and model. He was the second runner-up in the [[Gladrags Manhunt and Megamodel Contest]] in 2006. He has appeared in numerous print-shoots and television commercials for various brands. He has been a part of the major fashion shows, and modeled for a number of Indian designers.<ref name= "indulge">{{cite web|author= |url=http://indulge.newindianexpress.com/in-transition/section/49015 |title=In Transition - Indulge |website=Indulge.newindianexpress.com |date= |accessdate=2016-11-06}}</ref>

Arora made his film debut with [[Vishesh Films]] and [[Vikram Bhatt]]'s Hindi film ''[[Love Games (film)|Love Games]]'' (2016) alongside [[Tara Alisha Berry]] and [[Patralekha]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/love-games-releases-today-at-box-office-patralekhaa/ |title=Love Games releases today at box-office |newspaper=[[The Indian Express]] |date=2016-04-08 |accessdate=2016-11-06}}</ref> He played the male lead named Sameer Saxena. This was followed by another pivot role of Rehaan Khanna in [[Vishesh Films]] ''[[Raaz: Reboot]]'' (2016), also starring [[Emraan Hashmi]] and [[Kriti Kharbanda]], directed by [[Vikram Bhatt]].<ref>{{cite web|author= |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/How-Gaurav-Arora-was-offered-Raaz-Rebooted/articleshow/51066440.cms |title=How Gaurav Arora was offered 'Raaz Rebooted'? |website=Timesofindia.indiatimes.com |date=2016-02-20 |accessdate=2016-11-06}}</ref>

Arora made his web series debut with ''[[Broken But Beautiful]]'' season 2 (2019), also starring [[Vikrant Massey]] and Harleen Sethi, created by [[Ekta Kapoor]] for [[ALT Balaji]]. He played Ahan Chatterji.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.indiaforums.com/article/broken-but-beautiful-2-a-hopeless-romantic-a-realist-the-emotional-gap-between-them_157459|title=Broken but beautiful=}}</ref>

==Personal life==
Gaurav Arora was born in [[Mungaoli]], [[Ashoknagar district]] of [[Madhya Pradesh]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pandolin.com/modeling-was-a-platform-for-me-to-get-into-films-gaurav-arora/|title=Modeling was a platform for me to get into films - Gaurav Arora - Pandolin|first=|last=Pandolin|date=31 March 2016|publisher=}}</ref> His parents are Ravi and Radha Arora. He has an elder sister, Anshu, and a younger sister, Mahek. He attended [[Daly College]], [[Indore]] and later earned a [[Bachelor of Business Administration]] degree from Prestige Institute of Management and Research. He was a National - level swimmer, and a district-level [[field hockey|hockey]] player.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mumbaimirror.indiatimes.com/photos/entertainment/im-obsessed-with/mumbaiphotos/49536921.cms|title=I’m obsessed with…- Mumbai Mirror|publisher=}}</ref>

==Career==
After completing his education, Arora moved to [[Mumbai]] to pursue a career in modelling and acting.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.asianage.com/bollywood/bhatts-new-blue-eyed-boy-344|title=The Bhatts’ new blue-eyed boy|date=23 February 2016|publisher=}}</ref>

===Debut and breakthrough===
[[File:Lovegamesstars.jpg|thumb|Arora with [[Patralekha]] and [[Tara Alisha Berry]] at a press event for ''[[Love Games (film)|Love Games]]'']]
Arora made his acting debut with [[Vishesh Films]]' ''[[Love Games (film)|Love Games]]'' in 2016. He portrayed the lead role of Sameer Saxena, a depressed rich drug addict guy, who does self-harm, parties hard and plays love games around with Ramona Raichand ([[Patralekha]]). The story of the film shows how his life changes when he meets Alisha ([[Tara Alisha Berry]]) and falls in love with her, and what all he does to win her against all odds. This film was shot in [[Cape Town, South Africa]]. It is an urban thriller directed by [[Vikram Bhatt]].<ref>{{cite web|author= |url=http://mumbaimirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/Film-review-Love-Games/articleshow/51749103.cms |title=Film review: Love Games - Mumbai Mirror |website=Mumbaimirror.indiatimes.com |date=2016-04-09 |accessdate=2016-11-06}}</ref>

Arora received his breakthrough in the thriller and horror genre film [[Raaz: Reboot]] (2016), starrer [[Emraan Hashmi]] and [[Kriti Kharbanda]]. He played the lead role of Rehaan Khanna, an introvert and intense guy. The film is a love story triangle, which revolves around three characters of Aditya ([[Emraan Hashmi]]), Rehaan (Arora) and Shaina ([[Kriti Kharbanda]]), who all have a mysterious past, full of secrets. [[Raaz: Reboot]] is a [[Vishesh Films]] production, directed by [[Vikram Bhatt]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://movies.ndtv.com/movie-reviews/movie-review-raaz-reboot-emraan-hashmi-s-film-is-mediocre-fare-1319 |title=Movie Review Raaz Reboot: Emraan Hashmi’s Film is Mediocre Fare - NDTV Movies |website=Movies.ndtv.com |date=2016-01-01 |accessdate=2016-11-06}}</ref> This was entirely shot in [[Romania]]. This film met with mixed to positive reviews.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/raaz-reboot-movie-review-by-audience-live-updates-693996 |title='Raaz Reboot' movie review by audience: Live updates |website=Ibtimes.co.in |date=2016-09-19 |accessdate=2016-11-06}}</ref> However Arora's performance earned critical acclaim and was better received. As per [[Mumbai Mirror]] "Gaurav Arora perseveres to lend dignity to his character and has done a fine job."<ref>{{cite web|author= |url=http://mumbaimirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/movie-review/Movie-Review-Raaz-Reboot/articleshow/54367454.cms |title=Movie Review: Raaz Reboot - Mumbai Mirror |website=Mumbaimirror.indiatimes.com |date=2016-09-16 |accessdate=2016-11-06}}</ref> [[Deccan Chronicle]] said " Just one - film old Gaurav Arora quite literally steals the show. It is commendable how he sweeps away all the attention despite having an established actor Emraan in the film."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/160916/raaz-reboot-movie-review-reboot-or-rehash.html |title=Raaz Reboot movie review: Reboot or rehash? |website=Deccanchronicle.com |date= |accessdate=2016-11-06}}</ref>

[[Vishesh Films]] who is famous for launching successful [[Bollywood]] stars like [[Kangana Ranaut]], [[John Abraham (actor)]], [[Bipasha Basu]], [[Dino Morea]] and others, launched a new face (Gaurav Arora) after almost a decade in [[Love Games (film)|Love Games]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/model-gaurav-arora-in-raaz-4-bhatt-camp-to-launch-a-newcomer-after-a-decade/ |title=Model Gaurav Arora in Raaz 4, Bhatt camp to launch a newcomer after a decade |newspaper=[[The Indian Express]] |date=2016-02-12 |accessdate=2016-11-06}}</ref> Gaurav became the new poster boy of Bhatt Camp. He has signed a three - film deal with [[Vishesh Films]]. He will soon be seen in his next project.

===Web series===
Arora has been cast for [[Voot]]'s upcoming psychological thriller web series ''Asura''<ref>{{cite news | url=https://boxofficeindia.co.in/ga-makes-digital-debut | title=GA makes digital debut}}</ref> which as of December 2018 was being shot.<ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.webfare.live/latest-news/four-more-additions-to-the-cast-of-voots-web-series-asura/ | title=The Cast Of Asura}}</ref>

===Theatre===
Arora has done [[theatre]] too. While he groomed himself as a model, he simultaneously became a part of theatre group. He has been on stage for several plays across the country. Some of them are "The night of January 16th",<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mumbaitheatreguide.com/dramas/english/19-english-play-preview-ayn-rand-the-night-of-january-16.asp# |title=The Night Of January 16th English Play/Drama |website=MumbaiTheatreGuide.com |date= |accessdate=2016-11-06}}</ref> "The Mousetrap "<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mumbaitheatreguide.com/dramas/reviews/23-english-play-review-the-mousetrap.asp |title=The Mousetrap play review, English play review |website=MumbaiTheatreGuide.com |date= |accessdate=2016-11-06}}</ref> and "And Then There Were None".

===Modelling===
Arora participated in [[Gladrags Manhunt and Megamodel Contest]] in 2006, and won the second runner-up title.<ref>{{cite web|author= |url=http://www.boldsky.com/insync/2006/winners-gladrags-2006.html |title=Winners of Gladrags 2006 |website=Boldsky.com |date=2006-04-10 |accessdate=2016-11-06}}</ref> He subsequently opted to work as a model, and act in theatre. He was soon a successful runway model.<ref>{{cite web|author= |url=http://www.missmalini.com/2012/07/06/the-sexiest-boys-on-the-runway/ |title=The "Sexiest" Boys on the Runway |website=Missmalini.com |date=2012-07-06 |accessdate=2016-11-06}}</ref> He was amongst the winners of [[Elle (India)]] fresh face of the year 2010 title. He was counted as one of the fittest male Supermodels by Men's health magazine in 2011.<ref name= "Menshealth">{{cite web|url=http://menshealth.intoday.in/story/who-is-indias-fittest-male-supermodel/1/116682.html |title=Who is India's fittest male supermodel? : Cover Stories - Menshealth |website=Menshealth.intoday.in |date=2015-11-24 |accessdate=2016-11-06}}</ref> In 2013, he was listed amongst the most desirable Indian men (objects of desire) by [[Vogue India]].

Arora has worked with the top leading designers in India including [[Manish Malhotra]], [[Rohit Bal]], [[Tarun Tahiliani]], [[Raghavendra Rathore]] and others. He has walked the ramp for the major fashion weeks in the country, like [[Lakme Fashion Week]], [[India Fashion Week]], Indian couture week, Amazon India fashion week, and many more. As a model, he has represented India overseas too, in countries like the United States, Canada, [[Dubai]] and [[Thailand]]. Arora is considered amongst the top [[Supermodel]]s of India.<ref>{{cite web|author= |url=http://www.mensxp.com/entertainment/gossip/8508-top-10-male-models-in-india.html |title=Top 10 Male Models In India |website=Mensxp.com |date= |accessdate=2016-11-06}}</ref> He has endorsed several leading brands in the country. Some of his television commercials include [[Gillette (brand)]], [[7Up]], [[Honda]], [[Maruti Suzuki]], Nyle body lotion (CavinKare), [[WB Channel]], [[Keya food products]] and [[JW Marriott Hotels]]. He has appeared in commercials of [[QMobile]], for [[Pakistan]] also. He has done print-shoots to endorse various brands like [[Provogue]], [[Raymond Group]], Mufti, Reliance, John Miller, [[Bajaj Group]], Spykar, Gesture and many more. He has shot for few fashion magazines like [[Vogue (magazine)]] and [[GQ]], and appeared for Bronze Age editorial with [[Lisa Haydon]] for [[Vogue India]].<ref>{{cite web|author=Anne Enke |url=http://www.anneofcarversville.com/style-photos/2014/11/12/lisa-haydon-dayana-erappa-bruno-amora-gaurav-arora-piyush-in.html |title=Lisa Haydon, Dayana Erappa, Bruno Amora, Gaurav Arora & Piyush In 'Bronze Age' For Vogue India November 2014 — Anne of Carversville |website=Anneofcarversville.com |date= |accessdate=2016-11-06}}</ref> He was recognised as one of the top Indian male Supermodels by Mandate magazine in 2013.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.behance.net/gallery/13223209/Gaurav-Arora-for-Mandate-Dec13|title=Behance|website=www.behance.net}}</ref> Gaurav has done a short film for [[GQ (Indian edition)]] named Glow Key, which was shot in [[Bali, Indonesia]], and which brought him much acclaim as a model.

==Filmography==
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! Year !! Title !! Role !! Language
|-
| 2016 || ''[[Love Games (film)|Love Games]]'' || Sameer Saxena || Hindi
|-
| 2016 || ''[[Raaz: Reboot]]'' || Rehaan Khanna || Hindi
|}

===Web series===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|- style="background:#ccc; text-align:center;"
! Year !! Title !! Role !! Platform
!Notes
|-
| 2019 || ''[[Broken But Beautiful]]'' - Season 2 || Ahan Chatterji || [[ALTBalaji]] and [[List of ZEE5 original web series|ZEE5]]
|<ref>{{cite web|title=Broken but beautiful season 2 =|url=https://www.indiaforums.com/article/broken-but-beautiful-2-a-hopeless-romantic-a-realist-the-emotional-gap-between-them_157459}}</ref>
|-
|2020 || ''[[Asur (web series)|Asur]]'' ||Kesar Bharadwaj || [[Voot]]
|
|}

==Awards and nominations==
{| class="wikitable"
|-
!Year
!Award
!Category
!Film
!Result
|-
| 2016
|[[Stardust Awards]]
|Best Debut Male
|''[[Love Games (film)|Love Games]]''
|{{nom}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dekhnews.com/entertainment/sansui-colors-stardust-awards-2016-winner-name-list-nominations-performance-video-images/|title=Colors Stardust Awards 2017 Winner Name List Nominations Performance Video Images|date=8 January 2017|publisher=}}</ref>
|}

==References==
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==External links==
* {{Instagram|megauravarora}}
* {{IMDb name|7970128}}

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[[Category:Indian male models]]
[[Category:20th-century Indian male actors]]
[[Category:1986 births]]
[[Category:Living people]]

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