Jugal Hansraj:-There have been many actors in the Bollywood industry who have left a deep impression on the hearts of fans with their acting, looks and charm, know about it?
Jugal Hansraj:-There have been many such actors in Bollywood, who made a special place in the hearts of the audience with their acting and looks. But with time some stars went away from the limelight. Today we are talking about one such actor of the 90s, whose name brings a smile on the faces of his fans. We are talking about Jugal Hansraj, who was once known as the handsome hunk of Bollywood.
Journey from beginning to heights
Jugal Hansraj started his career as a child artist. He stepped on the screen in 1983 with the film ‘Masoom’. This film was based on an emotional story and Jugal’s innocent face won the hearts of the audience. After this, he also worked as a child artist in films like ‘Karma’ and ‘Sultanat’.
Debut as a lead actor
Jugal’s first film as a lead actor was ‘Aa Gale Lag Jaa’ (1994). In this film, he caught the attention of the audience with his charm and acting. Although the film did not do much at the box office, Jugal’s personality and acting were praised. After this, he worked in the film ‘Papa Kehte Hain’ in 1996, which was well liked by the audience. The songs of this film, especially ‘Ghar Se Niklte Hi’, still hold a place in the hearts of the fans.
‘Mohabbatein’ gave him a new identity
In the year 2000, Jugal got a chance to work in the film ‘Mohabbatein’. This film was with superstars Shahrukh Khan and Amitabh Bachchan. The film rocked the box office and proved to be a blockbuster. Jugal played a romantic and emotional character in this film, which was well liked by the audience. The success of this film re-established him in Bollywood.
Career Challenges
After ‘Mohabbatein’, Jugal got offers for many films. He himself told in an interview that he had received offers for about 35-40 films. But unfortunately, most of these films either got shelved or could not be made. After this his career started slowing down.
Jugal tried his hand not only in acting but also in direction. He directed the film ‘Roadside Romeo’, which was the first Indian animation film made with Disney. But due to not getting much success in acting and direction, Jugal gradually distanced himself from Bollywood.
Personal life
Jugal married Jasmine Dhillon in 2014 and shifted to America forever. Today he is living a happy life with his wife and son. However, he has recently made a comeback on the OTT platform. His performance in Netflix’s web series ‘Mismatched’ and ‘Lust Stories 2’ was appreciated.
Why is he still special?
Jugal may have moved away from films, but his songs and films are still remembered by the audience. His innocence, simplicity, and strong screen presence made him a memorable face of Bollywood.
Actors like Jugal Hansraj may not be very active in the acting world now, but the mark he has left with his films and acting can never be erased. This handsome hunk of the 90s will always be remembered by his fans.