
The Relentless Rise of Raghav Juyal: From Reality TV to Global Recognition
Raghav Juyal’s story is one of grit, quirks, and sheer reinvention. For most of us, he’ll always be Crockroaxz, the lanky contestant whose slow-motion moves on Dance India Dance 3 stunned the country back in 2012.
But beyond the viral fame, Raghav dared to dream bigger. His journey from a rejected contestant to one of television’s most beloved hosts and now a critically acclaimed Bollywood actor is nothing short of remarkable.
Bollywood wasn’t easy on him. Raghav made his debut in 2014 with Sonali Cable—a film that barely made a mark at the box office. For many newcomers, that would have been the end of the road, but Raghav refused to slow down.
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He chipped away with supporting roles in films like ABCD 2 and Street Dancer 3D, while continuing to build his presence on TV. Yet, it wasn’t until Nikhil Nagesh Bhat’s Kill that the world truly sat up and took notice.
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In Kill, Raghav shed every trace of his goofy on-screen persona to transform into “Fani,” a cold-blooded antagonist who shocked audiences with his raw intensity. The performance not only earned him an IIFA Award for Best Negative Role but also put him on the international map.
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Fast forward to 2025, and Raghav has once again captured the spotlight—this time with Aryan Khan’s debut series The Ba***ds of Bollywood. Sharing screen space with Lakshya, Raghav’s performance has become one of the show’s biggest talking points.
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From being dismissed as a reality-show entertainer to now owning layered characters on the big and small screen, his career arc reflects resilience and evolution in its truest form.