# Gaurav More

Gaurav More is an Indian actor known for his work in the Marathi language television show Maharashtrachi Hasyajatra. He appeared as supporting actor in several notable Marathi and Hindi films such as Balkadu (2015), Sanju (2018), Vicky Velingkar (2019) etc.

## Early life

Gaurav More was born in the slums of Filterpada, Powai, Mumbai. He is Buddhist. Gaurav discussed the challenges he encountered during his early career. In a media interaction, he acknowledged facing financial difficulties during that time. Gaurav More recounted, "Initially, we lived in Ulhasnagar in a tarpaulin house near the station. Later, we moved to Vitthalwadi, but due to unfavorable conditions, we relocated to Kalyan as advised by my mother. Meanwhile, my father's job required us to shift to Bhandup. Eventually, we settled in Filterpada, where our residence was amidst palm trees. However, during the monsoons, managing the water ingress was a significant challenge, requiring one person to divert water and others to prevent damage."

## Career

Along with attending one-act festivals, he studied at S. K. Somaiya College, Ambedkar College in Mumbai and finally CKT College Panvel. In addition, he was performing in the drama "Jalu Bai Halu" as an actor Ananda Karekar's stand-in. Gaurav began contributing to Prasad Khandekar's one-act play "Padadyaaad" when he was working on this drama, for which he was acknowledged. As a result of their bonding, Gaurav began performing in plays and sketches that Prasad Khandekar wrote.
He made his television debut in 2010 with the serial Maziya Priyala Preet Kalena, and Maharashtrachi Hasyajatra helped him gain notoriety. From 2015 to 2020, he acted as a supporting actor in many films including Balkadu (2015), 2018's Gavthi, Sanju, Mauli, 2019's Sarva Line Vyasta Ahet, The Zoya Factor, Vicky Velingkar and 2020's Kaamyaab. He also appeared in television programmes such as Hasyasamrat and The Great Indian Laughter Challenge.
He made an appearance in Hawa Hawai in 2022 alongside Siddhartha Jadhav. In 2023, he featured in Ankush, Boyz 4, and Salman Society. In 2024, the comedy horror Alyad Palyad, directed by Pritam SK Patil, was led by Gaurav More, and supported by Saksham Kulkarni, Sandeep Pathak, Anushka Pimputkar, Bhagyam Jain, and Suresh Vishwakarma. Subsequently he is working on Mahaparinirvan with Prasad Oak.
His first release in 2025 was Sangee, along with the actors Sharib Hashmi, Vidya Malvade, Sanjay Bishnoi.

## Filmography

Key :
| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
| Year | Film | Language |
| 2009 | Thoda Pyaar Thoda Magic | Hindi |
| 2015 | Balkadu | Marathi |
| 2018 | Gavthi | Marathi |
| 2018 | Sanju | Hindi |
| 2018 | Mauli | Marathi |
| 2019 | Sarva Line Vyasta Ahet | Marathi |
| 2019 | The Zoya Factor | Hindi |
| 2019 | Vicky Velingkar | Marathi |
| 2020 | Kaamyaab | Hindi |
| 2022 | Hawa Hawai | Marathi |
| 2023 | Ankush | Marathi |
| 2023 | Boyz 4 | Marathi |
| 2023 | Salman Society | Marathi |
| 2023 | London Misal | Marathi |
| 2024 | Alyad Palyad | Marathi |
| 2024 | Phullwanti | Marathi |
| 2025 | Sangee | Hindi |
| 2025 | Deva | Hindi |
| 2025 | Jay Bhim Panther † | Marathi |
| 2025 | MahaParinirvaan † | Marathi |

## Television

* Maziya Priyala Preet Kalena
* The Great Indian Laughter Challenge
* Hasya Samrat
* Maharashtrachi Hasyajatra
* Madness Machayenge – India Ko Hasayenge