In Pics: Looking at how Jugal Hansraj has aged gracefully

Updated On: 25 July, 2024 07:46 PM IST | Athulya Nambiar

Jugal Hansraj has been part of the film industry for a long time, 1983 to be specific. Over the years, he has donned the hat of an actor, writer, director, musician, and author. On his birthday, we take a look at his then and now pictures (All Pics/Jugal Hansraj Instagram)

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Jugal Hansraj was born on July 26, 1972. His father Pravin Hansraj was a professional cricketer.

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He began his journey in the film industry in 1983 with the film Masoom.

<p>The film directed by Shekhar Kapur also starred Naseeruddin Shah and Shabana Azmi. Urmila Matondkar also starred as a child actor playing Jugal`s younger sister</p>

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The film directed by Shekhar Kapur also starred Naseeruddin Shah and Shabana Azmi. Urmila Matondkar also starred as a child actor playing Jugal`s younger sister

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Later on, he continued his career as a child actor in films like Karma (1986) and Sultanat (1986)

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Hansraj was also featured as a model for TV and print as a child. He appeared in notable ad campaigns such as Vicks Vaporub, Saffola and Nutramul

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From the sets of the film `Loha` in January 1987. Jugal played the role of Hassan Ali in the film

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Jugal Hansraj with his mother during his childhood days

<p>He started his adult career with Aa Gale Lag Jaa in 1994, where he was paired with Urmila Matondkar. His second film was Papa Kehte Hai in 1995 opposite Mayuri Kango</p>

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He started his adult career with Aa Gale Lag Jaa in 1994, where he was paired with Urmila Matondkar. His second film was Papa Kehte Hai in 1995 opposite Mayuri Kango

<p>The 2000 film Mohabbatein, which also featured Shahrukh Khan and Amitabh Bachchan, was his adult breakthrough film. He then played guest roles in Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham (2001), Salaam Namaste (2005), Aaja Nachle (2007) and Kahaani 2 (2016)</p>

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The 2000 film Mohabbatein, which also featured Shahrukh Khan and Amitabh Bachchan, was his adult breakthrough film. He then played guest roles in Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham (2001), Salaam Namaste (2005), Aaja Nachle (2007) and Kahaani 2 (2016)

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Did you know? In 1998, Jugal composed the tune of the title song for his friend Karan Johar’s first film `Kuch Kuch Hota Hai`

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Jugal Hansraj in Salaam Namaste where he played Preity Zinta`s character`s friend. The film also starred Saif Ali Khan

<p>He also turned director in 2008 with the animated film `Roadside Romeo`. It received negative reviews from critics but won the National Film Award for Best Animated Film. His second directorial was `Pyaar Impossible` featuring Priyanka Chopra and Uday Chopra</p>

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He also turned director in 2008 with the animated film `Roadside Romeo`. It received negative reviews from critics but won the National Film Award for Best Animated Film. His second directorial was `Pyaar Impossible` featuring Priyanka Chopra and Uday Chopra

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In 2017, Jugal became a published author with his first novel for children titled "Cross Connection: The Big Circus Adventure

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Jugal doing what he does best! Here he is seen on the sets of the film `Shiv Shastri Balboa` which was released last year

<p>Jugal knows to own his age and embrace the roles that come with it. In the Netflix series `Mismatched`, he plays the role of Rohit Saraf`s father with utmost grace and panache</p>

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Jugal knows to own his age and embrace the roles that come with it. In the Netflix series `Mismatched`, he plays the role of Rohit Saraf`s father with utmost grace and panache

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In July 2014, Hansraj married Jasmine Dhillon, an NRI investment banker from New York. The couple has a son named Sidak

<p>Jugal had shared this throwback picture with his wife Jasmine with the caption: "I`ve faced plenty of "no`s" in my time, but the "yes" on this day from a decade ago was the best one. You`ve always been, and always will be, the absolute best thing in my life.@thejasminehansraj"</p>

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Jugal had shared this throwback picture with his wife Jasmine with the caption: "I`ve faced plenty of "no`s" in my time, but the "yes" on this day from a decade ago was the best one. You`ve always been, and always will be, the absolute best thing in my life.@thejasminehansraj"