Once a heartthrob who defined the ultimate chocolate boy era of Bollywood, Jugal Hansraj may have disappeared from the big screen, but he clearly hasn’t faded from public memory. Best remembered for Mohabbatein, the actor recently grabbed attention after a rare childhood photo of his went viral on social media.
In the picture, a very young and cute Jugal is seen sitting on the lap of legendary actress Rekha. The throwback photo made fans nostalgic and reminded them of the time when Jugal’s blue eyes and innocent smile made him a huge favourite among girls.
Jugal Hansraj actually began his journey in films as a child artist, appearing in notable movies like Masoom and Karma. While he didn’t do a large number of films as an adult, his limited films left a lasting impact. Movies such as Papa Kehte Hain, Mohabbatein, Salaam Namaste, and Aaja Nachle helped cement his image as a romantic favourite.
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There was a time when Jugal was just as popular as Shah Rukh Khan among young female fans. But instead of staying in the spotlight, he chose a peaceful life. In 2014, he married his longtime partner Jasmine Dhillon and later moved to the United States, where he now lives with his wife and son.
Although he is no longer active in Bollywood, Jugal stays connected with fans through social media. His appearance has changed over the years, but for many people, he will always be remembered as the charming actor who once ruled teenage hearts.
