Jugal Hansraj, son of former Indian cricketer Praveen Hansraj, took a different path than his father, carving his niche in Bollywood. Born on July 26, 1972, Jugal entered the film industry at a young age, making his debut at the age of 10.
He captured hearts early on with his role in the 1983 film Masoom, sharing screen space with renowned actors like Naseeruddin Shah and Shabana Azmi. However, it was his portrayal of a romantic hero in the 2000 film Mohabbatein that transformed him into a national crush overnight. At the peak of his career, Jugal signed nearly 40 films. Despite initial success and widespread adoration after Mohabbatein, his career trajectory didn't quite reach the heights many expected. Over time, he was even labelled as "unlucky".
In recent times, another cricketer's name has been making waves, albeit in a different field of entertainment. Shubman Gill, an Indian international cricketer, found his name in the spotlight during an episode of the Netflix series "Fabulous Lives vs Bollywood Wives". The discussion began when actress Neelam Kothari inquired about Gill attending an event, leading to a conversation about his age and the pronunciation of his name among the Bollywood wives.
Shubman Gill has been making headlines for his performance in the India Test series in England. He achieved a milestone by becoming the first Asian cricketer to score 700 runs in a Test match in England. He also became the first Asian batsman to score 700 runs in a Test match played in SENA (South Africa, England, New Zealand, and Australia) countries. In the ongoing Test series against England, Gill scored his fourth century, joining Don Bradman and Sunil Gavaskar as the only captains to achieve this feat in a single series. Gautam Gambhir has defended Shubman Gill, asserting that those who doubt his talent don't understand cricket.
While Jugal Hansraj's journey saw him transition from a child actor to a national crush before facing career setbacks, Shubman Gill is currently experiencing a surge in his career, marked by both cricketing achievements and newfound attention in Bollywood circles.
