Gagan Arora on Amazon MX Player’s New Youth Drama: “Lafangey Is a Mirror to Silent Struggles”.

Mumbai, 24 June 2025:

Amazon’s free video streaming service, Amazon MX Player, has released its newest original series, Lafangey: Sapne, Dosti, Duniya. Based in Noida’s lesser-known neighborhoods, this reality-based drama revolves around three childhood buddies—Chaitanya, Rohan, and Kamlesh—who tackle life after college. It’s captivating how he brings his character to life in this setting.

A Story Based on Actual Struggles

Directed by Prem Mistry and written by Abhishek Yadav, Lafangey is an unapologetic and real-life reflection of India’s educated but underemployed youth. The series boasts a star-studded cast comprised of Gagan Arora, Anud Singh Dhaka, Barkha Singh, Harsh Beniwal, and Saloni Gaur.

Gagan Arora on the Emotional Core of Lafangey

Actor Gagan Arora, who essays Rohan, stated the show spoke deeply to him:

“We’ve all heard tales of friendship and enjoyment, but Lafangey is about something more—the unspoken weight that young men bear after college.”

He continued, expressing that his role as Rohan wouldn’t be the same without his experiences, much like Arora’s own life journey.

“If you don’t get a job, you’re considered a ‘Lafanga’. Even if no one is saying it, that stigma sticks—and it is painful.”

Personal Experience Inspired His Performance

A middle-class background individual, connected with the hardships portrayed in the series, drawing upon his own experiences as Gagan Arora.

“I’ve felt the guilt of not earning enough, the awkwardness of asking for money, and the pressure to prove myself. This role made me relive all of it.”

Watch Lafangey for Free

Lafangey is now streaming free on Amazon MX Player. Viewers can access it via the MX Player app, Amazon shopping app, Prime Video, Fire TV, and smart TVs. Don’t miss out on Gagan Arora’s compelling performance.