Biographie
Gaurav (better known as Gaurav Calling) (born 07 February) is an Indian Director, Producer, Actor & Writer/Lyricist, who works in hindi cinema. Gaurav is better known for his Directorial hindi short film Kkkk...Kiran(2019). Apart from this his another Directorial shorts are Kaash-think before you act(2016), Saanjh(2017), Ghutan(2017), O Ri Chiraiya(2021), Mobile (2021) & Khoob Ladi Mardaani. He has also acted in web series Jholachhap (Voot, 2022). Gaurav is also the director of film production Filmania Entertainment [in] (Production) & Music Production Company Filmania Music [in] (Production) .
As an actor/Director Gaurav's Debut was Kaash, Which was selected for PFF-2016 (Patna Film Festival). The story of a boy (played by Gaurav himself), who commits suicide due to failure in love was well received by the audience.
After Kaash Gaurav's next directorial venture was short film Saanjh (2017). The film was based on a story of a retired old man (performed by himself), who is living a life despised by his family because of illness. The film received positive reviews from critics and viewers. Gaurav's third directorial venture was short film Ghutan (2017), which was based on a acid attack victim girl. The film was a positive impact on society and well received by critics.
His another Short Kkk...Kiran was selected for best actor (male) at Nawada International Film Festival, 2021 and officially nominated for best film in various National and International Film Festivals like Inshort Film Festival 2020, Nigeria, Global Film Fest 2020, Las Vegas, Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival 2020, Mumbai, Habitat Film Festival 2019, Delhi and Azamgarh International Film Festival 2021. The plot was based on a psycho boy who was badly influenced by the character Rahul from the 90's film Darr. Under the influence of the film, he thinks himself as Rahul and fall in one-sided love with a girl. Film was released on MX player worldwide in 2020.
Gaurav's next directorial venture was short film O Ri Chiraiya (2021). The film featured himself as a father, who's six year old daughter is killed after being raped. This film was also released on MX player worldwide in 2021.
experimental film Mobile (2021) was his next short shot by Iphone.
He has directed some Music albums like Hey Chhati Maai, Piya Malhar & Peer. His songs as lyricist are: Raghuveera Viraje Awadh mein, Ram Aa Gaye, Mera Bhola Hai Mast Maula, Mardaani Anthem, Awadh Mein Ude Re Gulaal, Uthal Fagua Bayar, Ram Dhun, Hey Govind Hey Gopal, Apna Bana Le Shyam, Abki Baar 400 Paar, Mere Ram,
Gaurav was born at Motihari, Bihar. He is the second child among the three children of his parents ( Shailendra Srivastava-Sheela Rani). His siblings are Satyakam Srivastava & Priya Srivastava. He did his schooling from Bal Vidya Mandir, Motihari and completed his graduation (Mathematics Hons.) from M S College Motihari. During his school and college days, Gaurav was very active in acting and painting activities. After graduation, he worked as a graphic designer & Entertainment Journalist in different media houses ( HT media, Dainik Jagran, Prabhat Khabar and Network18 ).
