Biography
Chetan Hansraj was born on 15th June 1982 and brought up in Mumbai. His mother is a pathologist and his father is a well-established businessman. He completed his schooling from Jamunabai Nursee School in Mumbai. He finished his further studies from Mithibai College. He has also done a course in fashion designing from NIFT and a 3D Animation course. He was a state level water polo player and also participated in the Gladrags Manhunt contest and won the second runner-up prize. He has won the Best Physique award in the same contest. The acting career of Chetan started when he was just about five years old. His cousin Jugal Hansraj is in the profession of acting and modelling.
Personal Profile
Birth name : Chetan Hansraj
Date Of Birth : 15 June 1982
Age : 32 years
Height : 6 ft (approx.)
Home town : Mumbai
Status : Married
Spouse : Lavania Pereira
Education : Fashion designing
Weight : 75 Kg (approx.)
Zodiac sign : Leo
Nationality : Indian
Religion : Hindu
Occupation : Model, Actor
Career
Chetan has started his career with ad campaigns like Tata Safari, Thums Up, Cinthol, Lakme and Wagon R. He did almost 200 advertisements as a kid. Till 16 he did modeling and acting. As Chetan was a model, he didn't have to struggle. Chetan got his major break in his career with Kkusum followed by the role of sasha in Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii. After this he appeared in many daily soap like Kaisa Yeh Pyar Hai, kasuti zindagi ki, Kaajjal where he played the character of Dhruv. He has played major negative roles in other serials as well.
Girlfriend/Wife
Chetan got married to Lavania Pereira on December 12, 2004. His wife Lavinia is a soft furnishing designer. The couple have a 4 year old son Ethan.
In Jodha Akbar
Chetan Hansraj played the role of Adham Khan in Jodha Akbar few months back. Now, the makers have roped him again to play his own son - Haider in the show. Haider's character is quite an interesting because he has always nurtured hatred for Akbar, knowing the emperor murdered his father. On the other hand, he was good friends with Akbar's son Salim.
Interview
What does fitness means to you?
Fitness means being fit from inside.
What efforts do you take to stay fit?
I regularly do yoga and go to the gym.
Is there any sport you are skilled at?
Swimming.
A celebrity's body you admire?
Brad Pitt.
In Encounter
Chetan was seen in a grey shade of Mangesh Waghmare aka Mangya in Encounter. He said "I play Mangesh, who starts his life as a pickpocketeer and then goes on to become an underworld don named Mangya in few months. The man has no addiction apart from blood and killings, and how his life ends in a police encounter will form the crux of the story."
Filmography
Apart from doing some good work on TV, Chetan also has a few Bollywood films to his credit. He made his presence in the movie Koi Aap Sa that starred Aftab Shivdasani, Natasha and Deepanita Sharma. He also played a small role in the hit movie Anthony Kaun Hai. He also did role for Bodyguard (2011), Bhram: An Illusion (2008) and Don (2007), Once Upon A Time in Mumbai Dobara and Shoot Out At Wadala.
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