For Raghav Juyal, Success Means Seeing His Parents Smile
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Raghav Juyal recently revealed his heartfelt dream of taking his parents on a private jet.
Raghav Juyal, who made his entry into showbiz with his dance performances in multiple reality shows and movies like Dance India Dance, ABCD 2 and Street Dancer 3D, has also ventured into the filmmaking business. Juyal made his debut two years after joining the world of glam and glitz in a pivotal role in the comedy film Sonali Cable, co-starring Rhea Chakraborty and Ali Fazal, in October 2014. Since then, he has been constantly captivating fans with his on-screen presence but has kept himself grounded. Proof of the same is found in his latest revelation.
In a recent interview with Nikhil Taneja, Raghav Juyal showcased his humility and love towards his parents, Deepak Juyal, an advocate, and his wife, Alka Bakshi Juyal, as he revealed his heartfelt dream.
Raghav opened up about his wish to take his parents on a private jet. 'I truly want to be present in everything I do. I want to achieve my goals. I want to have all the comforts that come with it. Most importantly, I want my parents to experience flying in a private jet. That is my dream, and I am willing to work very hard to make it happen," Raghav said.
Coming to his work front, Juyal was last seen in Yudhra, released in 2024. Produced by Excel Entertainment and directed by Ravi Udyawar, the movie also featured Siddhant Chaturvedi and Malavika Mohanan. The film's story and screenplay have been jointly written by Farhan Akhtar and Shridhar Raghavan.
Besides this, the 33-year-old actor, who enjoys a huge fan base of almost 12.5 million, constantly keeps reflecting on his journey in the film business. A few days back, he shared a montage video on Instagram featuring lovely moments of him with his fans and loved ones. He collaged bits and pieces of his multiple appearances in public forums to grand Bollywood events, where he received immense recognition, to many more.
The video also seemingly included a heartfelt moment in his career when, in the 25th International Indian Film Academy Awards (IIFA) in 2025, Juyal received the Best Performance Award in the Negative Role category for his portrayal in Kill.
Next, he reportedly has a line-up of projects in his pipeline titled Hasal and Wedlock.
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