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Jugal Hansraj reveals Manmohan Desai offered to launch him as a hero, but the Bobby-like project never took off: ‘It was Karan Johar who informed me…’ | Bollywood News

Jugal Hansraj reveals Manmohan Desai offered to launch him as a hero, but the Bobby-like project never took off: ‘It was Karan Johar who informed me…’ | Bollywood News

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Jugal Hansraj made his debut as a child actor in Shekhar Kapur’s 1983 family drama Masoom. He went on to appear in many films as a child actor, before making his debut as a lead actor in Hamid Ali Khan’s 1994 romantic thriller Aa Gale Lag Ja. In a new interview, Hansraj revealed his launch as a lead actor was initially supposed to be backed by late legendary filmmaker Manmohan Desai. “I’d signed two films three years before Aa Gale Lag Ja. The first two didn’t take off. This was the third one,” recalled Hansraj. The first film he signed was produced by Manmohan Desai and directed by his son Ketan Desai. “It was a huge deal for me because I’m a huge fan (of Manmohan Desai). When I got a call from his office, I first thought it’d be for a young version of Amitabh Bachchan’s character or something. Why would they call me? I just went there as a fan of Manmohan Desai wanting to meet me,” he added. When they met, Manmohan …

Jugal Hansraj reveals Shabana Azmi kept her distance from him during their 1983 film Masoom: ‘Baad mein pata laga ki…’

Jugal Hansraj reveals Shabana Azmi kept her distance from him during their 1983 film Masoom: ‘Baad mein pata laga ki…’

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Updated on: Dec 27, 2025 05:44 pm IST Jugal Hansraj added that Shabana Azmi would, however, be friendly with the two other child actors–Urmila Matondkar and Aradhana. Actors Jugal Hansraj and Shabana Azmi starred together in the 1983 film Masoom, in which she essayed the role of his stepmother. Now speaking with Pinkvilla, Jugal revealed that during the shooting of the film, she would maintain distance from him and also shared the reason behind it. Jugal Hansraj and Shabana Azmi in a still from Masoom. Jugal Hansraj on Shabana Azmi keeping her distance from him during Masoom Jugal added that Shabana would, however, be friendly with the two other child actors–Urmila Matondkar and Aradhana. He said, “Vo dono bachiyon k saath boht friendly thi, kyunki vo maa thi aur vo unke bachey they film mein. Lekin mujhse thoda duri rakhti thi Shabana ji (She was very friendly with the other two girls because she was playing their mom in the movie, but she used to keep a distance from me).” He later understood that she …

Shabana Azmi didn’t talk to Jugal Hansraj when he worked as a child actor on Masoom: ‘She didn’t want us to become too close’ | Bollywood News

Shabana Azmi didn’t talk to Jugal Hansraj when he worked as a child actor on Masoom: ‘She didn’t want us to become too close’ | Bollywood News

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When we think of Shekhar Kapur, the films that instantly come to mind are usually Mr. India or Bandit Queen. As path-breaking and diverse as those two were, there is also his 1983 relationship drama Masoom, his directorial debut, which over time has become even more seminal in more ways than one. If it was Kapur’s directorial debut, it was also the first film in which actor Jugal Hansraj, known for Mohabbatein, made his debut as a child actor. The film also starred Naseeruddin Shah and Shabana Azmi. Now, in a recent conversation with Pinkvilla, Jugal Hansraj revealed that Shabana Azmi, who plays his stepmother in the film, didn’t talk to him at all on the film sets. He recalled, “We used to stay very distant from each other. She is more of a method actor, and she was very close to the actors who played her on-screen daughters, as she was playing their mother in the film. But she kept a little distance from me. Later, I learned that it was part of her …

EXCLUSIVE: Jugal Hansraj on dealing with rejection in Bollywood, surviving career lows: It can affect you…

EXCLUSIVE: Jugal Hansraj on dealing with rejection in Bollywood, surviving career lows: It can affect you…

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Actor and filmmaker Jugal Hansraj recently sat down for an exclusive conversation with Pinkvilla, where he reflected on his journey in cinema. He spoke about beginning his career as a child actor in Shekhar Kapur’s Masoom and fondly recalled his early projects. Hansraj also opened up about transitioning into adult roles, facing repeated rejections, and navigating career lows while surviving the tough phase in the Hindi film industry. Jugal Hansraj revealed how there was a shortage of work after debuting as an adult in the 1994 film, Aa Gale Lag Jaa. He said, “This has been constant in my career as there would be a commitment, but later the film would get shelved. It happened with big producers of that time.” The actor disclosed how it also happened with a couple of films which were to be helmed by him. Hansraj further said, “When I was young, I was heartbroken due to it. But I couldn’t get angry as nobody was doing it on purpose. The circumstances were beyond control. Then what can you do? …

EXCLUSIVE: Jugal Hansraj reveals why Shabana Azmi was cold towards him during Masoom filming: ‘She didn’t want to become close…’

EXCLUSIVE: Jugal Hansraj reveals why Shabana Azmi was cold towards him during Masoom filming: ‘She didn’t want to become close…’

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Jugal Hansraj is a well-known face of the Indian film industry. Back in 1983, the actor-filmmaker stepped into Bollywood as a child artist with Shekhar Kapur’s Masoom. In the movie, he shared the screen with brilliant stars like Shabana Azmi and Naseeruddin Shah. In an exclusive interview with Pinkvilla, Hansraj shared the lesser-known details of his relationship with Azmi and why she avoided having any conversation with him during the film’s shoot. Jugal Hansraj reveals why Shabana Azmi was ‘cold’ towards him In an exclusive interview with Pinkvilla, Jugal Hansraj spoke about his career trajectory, relationship with B-town biggies, and everything in between. During the chat, when the host inquired if he would speak to his co-star, Shabana Azmi, on set, the actor responded that they stayed away from each other as she is a “method actor.” Explaining, Hansraj said, “Vo dono bachiyon k saath boht friendly thi, kyunki vo maa thi aur vo unke bachey they film mein. Lekin mujhse thoda duri rakhti thi Shabana Ji.” (She was very friendly with the other two …

Ektaa Kapoor, Chetan Hansraj and Urvashi Dholakia in Colombo for…, their latest update amid Cyclone Ditwah REVEALS…

Ektaa Kapoor, Chetan Hansraj and Urvashi Dholakia in Colombo for…, their latest update amid Cyclone Ditwah REVEALS…

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Ektaa Kapoor, Chetan Hansraj and Urvashi Dholakia in Colombo for…, their latest update amid Cyclone Ditwah REVEALS… Home News and Gossip Ektaa Kapoor, Chetan Hansraj and Urvashi Dholakia in Colombo for…, their latest update amid Cyclon… Ektaa Kapoor, Chetan Hansraj, and Urvashi Dholakia’s routine fan meet in Colombo turned into a devastating affair amid Cyclone Ditwah. Read ahead to know more about the updates about the same. Sri Lanka continues to manage the damage and destruction caused by the sweep of cyclone Ditwah. The calamity brought a lot of chaos and heartbreak during its run. As per the latest updates by Sri Lanka’s Disaster Management Centre, the lives of 212 people were lost. 218 people continue to remain missing as rescue teams continue to search remote areas, especially in the central and eastern districts. Considering the storm’s impact, the officials have also warned that the toll could continue to rise as more areas are inspected. Due to this tragedy, …

‘Dharmendra cried, hid face so no one could see’: Jugal Hansraj recalls biggest fan of Masoom, reveals why he turned down Shekhar Kapur’s film | Bollywood News

‘Dharmendra cried, hid face so no one could see’: Jugal Hansraj recalls biggest fan of Masoom, reveals why he turned down Shekhar Kapur’s film | Bollywood News

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Jugal Hansraj, who is still fondly remembered for Aditya Chopra’s Mohabbatein, actually began his journey in cinema as a child actor in Shekhar Kapur’s seminal film Masoom. The movie, co-starring Naseeruddin Shah and Shabana Azmi, featured Jugal as the young Rahul Malhotra, a role that won him immense love and recognition. However, few know that Jugal initially rejected the film when it was first offered to him. In a recent conversation with Radio Nasha Official, the actor opened up about his hesitation and how the film’s team eventually convinced him to take it on. Jugal Hansraj initially refused Masoom “My first reaction to the film was that this character is continually crying. Puri film mein roo raha hai. All my friends will call me as a cry baby. They will tease me, so I made up my mind that I don’t want to do it. But then he really worked hard at convincing me. He used to come to our house, meet my parents, used to play cricket and board games with me. And slowly …

Jugal Hansraj on online criticism of Ibrahim Ali Khan, Khushi Kapoor starrer Nadaaniyan: People can be kinder…

Jugal Hansraj on online criticism of Ibrahim Ali Khan, Khushi Kapoor starrer Nadaaniyan: People can be kinder…

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May 22, 2025 10:52 AM IST Among his recent projects, Jugal Hansraj reflects on the online criticism of Nadaaniyan, suggesting it should be constructive. Actor Jugal Hansraj has kept busy A with OTT projects like the series Mismatched and recently the film Nadaaniyan, where he played debutant Ibrahim Ali Khan’s father. Ibrahim Ali Khan, Jugal Hansraj Also read: Nadaaniyan review: Ibrahim Ali Khan, Khushi Kapoor’s bland film is a warning sign, Bollywood romance is heading south When probed about the negative online reactions to the film and Ibrahim’s performance, he tells us, “The feedback can be constructive, not personal. People can be kinder, and that’s lacking sometimes.” He adds, “Being in films is a public job. One has to be ready for criticism as well as the praise. You take everything in your stride and just move on.” However, he adds, “I am very happy with the response. It was a goodexperience working with the team.” Considering he has ample experience in the industry, did he have any advice for Ibrahim? “He’s a wonderful guy, …

Jugal Hansraj defends Ibrahim Ali Khan, Khushi Kapoor amid Nadaaniyan backlash: ‘Personal attacks are not cool’ | Bollywood

Jugal Hansraj defends Ibrahim Ali Khan, Khushi Kapoor amid Nadaaniyan backlash: ‘Personal attacks are not cool’ | Bollywood

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The recently released film Nadaaniyan has been met with widespread ridicule in the virtual world, with many social media users mocking Ibrahim Ali Khan and Khushi Kapoor‘s acting skills as well as the film’s dialogue. Now, Jugal Hansraj, who played Ibrahim’s father in the film, has come out to defend the newcomers. Also read: Sonu Sood asks people to be kind to debutants as Ibrahim Ali Khan, Khushi Kapoor get hate for Nadaaniyan: ‘Nobody was…’ Nadaaniyan opened to mixed responses, with the movie’s dialogue getting slammed by social media users. Jugal Hansraj reacts During an interview with India Today Digital, Jugal spoke about the trolling that Khushi and Ibrahim faced after the release of the film. Jugal said, “Criticism should be constructive. If somebody who knows about cinema or has some experience in the field has a show or an article where they write about what worked and what didn’t, that’s something one can learn from. But on social media, I’ve noticed that there are a lot of personal attacks, which are not criticism. It’s …

Mohabbatein’s Jugal Hansraj Ditches ‘Chocolate Boy’ Image For Suniel Shetty & Pooja Bhatt’s Unnamed Thriller

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Jugal Hansraj Drops Jaws In His New Look From Suniel Shetty & Pooja Bhatt Starrer Upcoming Thriller(Photo Credit –Instagram) Indian actor Jugal Hansraj was once a heartthrob because of his boyish charm, but his latest look from the Lionsgate action thriller, also starring Pooja Bhatt and Suniel Shetty, has left us gaping for air. It is the complete opposite of what we have seen over the years. Keep scrolling to see Jugal’s new look from the project. Jugal started his film career as a child artist with Shekhar Kapur’s Massom, which starred Naseeruddin Shah and Shabana Azmi. He is best known for his role in Shah Rukh Khan starrer YRF movie Mohabbatein. He also ventured into directing and served as writer and director for Roadside Romeo. He also made Pyaar Impossible with Priyanka Chopra and Uday Chopra. He swooned us with his Chocolate Boy image back in the day, along with those dreamy eyes. According to reports, Jugal Hansraj will play an antagonist in Lionsgate’s upcoming action thriller. In the pictures, Jugal is seen with …