Adarsh Gourav reveals he spent time with local rap artists to understand his Tu Yaa Main character

BAFTAnominated actor Adarsh Gourav has taken an immersive approach for his upcoming film Tu Yaa Main in which he essays the role of Maruti a local rapper from NalasoparaAdarsh spent time across Govandi Nalasopara Kurla Dharavi and Andheri observing and jamming with artists who have built the cityrsquos independent rap movement from the ground upSpeaking about the process Adarsh said ldquoVery early on I realised that Maruti couldnrsquot be built in isolation His voice his body language even his silences come from a place thatrsquos deeply tied to where he grew uprdquoAdarsh said that he felt it was important to step into that world before attempting to portray it on screenHe shared ldquoI spent time with artists across different parts of the city Govandi Nalasopara Kurla Dharavi and Andheri and what stayed with me was how personal their music is We spoke about ambition about being unheard about using music as a way to claim spacerdquoldquoThose conversations shaped how I approached the character far more than any written note couldrdquoReflecting on what the experience gave him as an actor Adarsh says ldquoBeing around the underground rap community helped me understand where the fire comes from Their music isnrsquot performative itrsquos livedrdquoldquoI wanted Maruti to carry that truth to feel like someone who belongs to that world rather than someone pretending to That honesty is what Irsquove tried to hold on to while playing himrdquoDirected by Bejoy Nambiar Tu Yaa Main is produced by Aanand L Rai and Himanshu Sharma under the banner of Colour Yellow along with Vinod Bhanushali and Kamlesh Bhanushali of Bhanushali Studios Limited Rooted in todayrsquos creatordriven culture the film offers a fresh youthful take on love and survival and is set for release on 13 February 2026Talking about Adarsh Gourav he is known for his work across film television and digital platforms He trained in Hindustani classical music before transitioning fully into acting He began his career as a child artiste appearing in films such as My Name Is Khan where he played a younger version of Shah Rukh Khanrsquos characterHe gained wider recognition for his role in the Prime Video series Made in Heaven portraying Balram Menon a layered contemporary character showcasing his ability to handle such rolesHis international breakthrough came with The White Tiger in which he played the lead role of Balram Halwai The performance earned him critical acclaim globally and a nomination for Best Actor in a Motion Picture Drama at the Golden Globe Awards making him one of the few Indian actors to receive that recognitionHe has also acted in international productions including lsquoExtrapolationsrsquo an Apple TV series Gourav is regarded for his grounded performances and consistent choice of characterdriven rolesThis story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed agencies Midday accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability trustworthiness reliability and data of the text Midday managementmiddaycom reserves the sole right to alter delete or remove without notice the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever