He’s Wamiqa Gabbi’s brother, an indie musician, and now the actor stealing scenes from Emraan Hashmi in Awarapan 2. Awarapan 2, the sequel to the 2007 cult favorite Awarapan, hit theatres on August 14, 2026 — and while Emraan Hashmi leads the show, it’s newcomer Puran Gabbi who’s got audiences searching his name. He plays Zorawar, the film’s antagonist, and he’s earned every bit of the buzz.
Puran Gabbi: Overview
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Haardik Puran Gabbi |
| Parents | Govardhan Gabbi (author) & Raj Kaushal (educationist) |
| Sister | Actress Wamiqa Gabbi |
| First Screen Credit | Zero (2018), credited as Haardik Gabbi |
| Notable Role | Ranga in Netflix’s Black Warrant |
| Music | Indie artist; debut single “Swim” (2025) |
| Awarapan 2 Role | Zorawar, the antagonist |
From Small Roles to a Breakout Villain
Puran Gabbi’s early credits were modest — a minor part in Shah Rukh Khan’s Zero, followed by a small role in Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan (2020). His real turning point came with Black Warrant, the Netflix crime series based on the non-fiction book about Tihar Jail, where he played Ranga.
Now, in Awarapan 2, he plays Zorawar, the underworld rival Shivam Pandit (Emraan Hashmi) must outmaneuver in Bangkok while trying to rescue a kidnapped girl. Zorawar’s sister Zara, played by Disha Patani, adds another layer to the story’s tangled loyalties.
Off-screen, Puran is also carving out a music career, releasing his debut single under his own name in late 2025.
His sister Wamiqa shared an emotional note after the trailer dropped, saying he’d earned the role purely through auditions and persistence — no shortcuts.
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