This actor once gave tough competition to Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, was offered 40 films at once, but disappeared due to..., now he is....
His green eyes and innocent looks drove audiences crazy. There was a time when this actor gave tough competition to stars like Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan. If you are wondering who we are talking about, then this star is Jugal Hansraj.
Jugal was one of those actors in the industry who made fans go crazy with his looks. He started his journey in 1983 with the film Masoom. Over the next few years, he did other films including Jhutha Sach, Loha, The Don, and more. Jugal Hansraj's Breakthrough
Jugal's major breakthrough came when he featured in Mohabbatein alongside Shah Rukh Khan and Amitabh Bachchan.
When Jugal Hansraj entered the film industry, many believed he was destined to be the next superstar. However, his fortunes soon took a drastic turn, and he was labeled 'unlucky' by those in the industry.
At one point, when his career seemed to be on the rise, directors and producers were lining up to sign him. The demand was so high that Jugal reportedly signed as many as 40 films at once, though only a few were eventually made while others never saw the light of day.
In an interview, Hansraj revealed that he was called a jinx when he went to film events.
Jugal Hansraj is currently working with Dharma Productions as part of their creative team, focusing on script selection and development.
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