Hindi cinema loves its cop stories. From Zanjeer (1973) to Singham (2011), from Sarfarosh (1999) to Mardaani (2014), movie fans have witnessed different shades of on-screen police officers. With Deva, Pavail Gulati joins the ranks of actors who have donned the khaki uniform. “This genre has a rich history in our cinema, with films that have not only entertained but also inspired audiences. Men in uniform have always been such a high to watch on screen. After watching them as a kid, I’d always tell my mom, ‘Main bada hoke police mein jaaoonga,’” says the actor.