From Dehradun Streets to TV Screens: The Rise of Raghav Juyal

Born in Dehradun, 1991, Raghav Juyal grew up in a Garhwali family, learning dance from YouTube.

At Doon International, Raghav won dance awards, honing his unique slow-motion style.

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Left board exams for DID 3 auditions. His viral slow-motion video made him a wildcard star.

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Nicknamed “Crockroaxz,” Raghav’s slow-motion walk earned him 3.4M votes as DID 3 finalist.

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Skipper of “Raghav Ke Rockstars” in DID Li’l Masters 2, led his team to victory.

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Hosted Dance Plus (2015-18), charming fans with wit and bond with Shakti Mohan.

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Started with Sonali Cable (2014). Played villain Fani in Kill (2024) and got an IIFA nomination—even after knee surgery.

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During COVID, Raghav aided Uttarakhand, raising aid via social media appeals.

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