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Jugal Hansraj's Performance in 'Masoom' Moved Dharmendra to Tears
There was a movie called 'Masoom' made a long time ago, in 1983.
A young boy named Jugal Hansraj was in it and did such a good job acting that it made a famous actor named Dharmendra cry when he watched it.
Jugal Hansraj played a character named Rahul Malhotra, and he was so good that people all over the country loved his acting.
Another famous actress, Urmila Matondkar, was also in the movie when she was a child.
Even though Jugal was very good in the movie, he didn't want to be in it at first because he cried a lot in the film and his friends teased him.
But the people making the movie convinced him to stay.
One song from the movie, 'Lakdi Ki Kaathi,' is still sung by kids today.
Jugal Hansraj also later acted in big movies like 'Mohabbatein' with famous actors Amitabh Bachchan and Shah Rukh Khan.
Jugal Hansraj's role in the 1983 cult classic 'Masoom' moved actor Dharmendra to tears.
Hansraj initially refused the film due to constant crying in his role, but was convinced by the makers.
The film featured other notable actors like Naseeruddin Shah, Shabana Azmi, and a young Urmila Matondkar.
The song 'Lakdi Ki Kaathi' from 'Masoom' remains popular among children.
Dharmendra was so impressed by Hansraj's performance that he vowed to cast him as his son in a future film.
- Who
- Jugal Hansraj, Dharmendra, Naseeruddin Shah, Shabana Azmi, Urmila Matondkar
- What
- Jugal Hansraj's debut as a lead actor in the cult classic 'Masoom', which deeply moved audiences and Dharmendra.
- Where
- Bollywood
- When
- Film released in 1983; news updated November 9, 2025.
- Why
- The film's emotional impact and Jugal Hansraj's memorable performance led to nationwide acclaim and personal reactions from Dharmendra.
Key facts
- Film Title
- Masoom
- Lead Actor
- Jugal Hansraj
- Child Actor in Film
- Urmila Matondkar
- Year of Release
- 1983
- Notable Song
- Lakdi Ki Kaathi
Quotes
Jugal Hansraj
Actor
“If you notice, I am crying throughout the film. My friends started calling me a crying baby, and that bothered me. That’s why I didn’t want to do this film.”
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