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Girjesh Gaud: The Living Statue of Mumbai who is also a TikTok celeb
Updated On: 16 June, 2019 07:38 AM IST | Mumbai | Prutha Bhosle
Girjesh Gaud can hold both, a pose and the attention of an SRK-seeking crowd at Bandstand, for more than 15 minutes

The mercury dipped on Thursday even when the impending Cyclone Vayu suddenly decided to move away from Mumbai shores. Nonetheless, gurgling streams sprouted intermittently at Bandra Bandstand, recording light drizzles. And just when a crowd flocked to the sea around 5 pm, to enjoy this breathtaking view, a young man stood below a tree, with his back to the rising waves.
Within 20 minutes, the 21-year-old spray paints a layer of gold over a homemade coat, pant and hat. Next, he pulls out an eye-shadow kit and turns his skin gold as well. Finally, he wears an oversized pair of golden gloves. At this point he looks up, confident that he has gained attention of the pluviophiles around. And he has. Girjesh Gaud now begins his performance, which mostly involves him standing motionless. Shainaaz, 34, has come all the way from Navi Mumbai only to get Gaud on her TikTok video. She hurries towards him, calling for 'The Living Statue of Mumbai'.
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