Jaideep Ahlawat is now a well-known name in the Bollywood industry. He is known for his roles in Gangs of Wasseypur, Raazi, and Baaghi 3. He got an award for his performance in the Amazon Prime web-series Paatal Lok. Let us check some of the lesser-known facts about him and his journey. 1. Real Name Is Jai Kishan Ahlawat [caption id="attachment_16253" align="alignnone" width="800"] via[/caption] Jaideep Ahlawat was born in Rohtak, Haryana on February 8, 1980. His real name is Jai Kishan Ahlawat better known as the name Jaideep Ahlawat. 2. Want To Become Army Officer [caption id="attachment_16256" align="alignnone" width="800"] via[/caption] He is a self-made star who did a lot of struggles to make an impact in the industry. He is from Haryana, whose aim was to become an army officer. However, unfortunately, this dream could not be completed successfully. Jaideep Ahlawat failed to clear the interviews for the Services Selection Board examinations. 3. Graduated From FTII [caption id="attachment_16257" align="alignnone" width="800"] via[/caption] The acting was not Jaideep’s first passion, but he did not give in to the failure. He graduated from the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), Pune, in 2008. The actor came to Mumbai to pursue an acting career, and after struggling for two years, he bagged two films. 4. Jaideep Ahlawat Bollywood Debut [caption id="attachment_16255" align="alignnone" width="800"] via[/caption] He made his debut in the 2010 Bollywood film 'Aakrosh' opposite Ajay Devgn and Akshaye Khanna. He worked in many movies like Vishwaroopam, Commando, Chittagong, and Rockstar, but his roles did not gain much recognition. The actor did not stop hustling and much sooner got the work that raised his fame. 5. Turning Point In His Career [caption id="attachment_16251" align="alignnone" width="800"] via[/caption] It was the movie Gangs of Wasseypur, directed by Anurag Kashyap, released in 2012. The plot is related to gangsters and crime. Jaideep had a comparatively small screen time in the movie, yet the actor did not fail to leave a considerable impact. It was the turning point for Jaideep as he got the recognition that he deserved after a considerably long wait. However, he played a few roles that were not considerably prominent such as Amrit Kanwal AK-47 in Commando and Salim in Vishwaroopam. Jaideep also got a role in Raees as a gangster of Mumbai. 6. Rise To Fame From Raazi [caption id="attachment_16250" align="alignnone" width="800"] via[/caption] One of the most prominent roles that Jaideep Ahlawat played was in the movie 'Raazi,' directed by Meghna Gulzar. Raazi was released in 2018. The actor played the role of Khalid Mir, an intelligence officer who would train Sehmat portrayed by Alia Bhatt. Sehmat is an Indian spy who is to marry a Pakistani military officer as a part of a mission and thus does her duty. Jaideep Ahlawat’s performance in Raazi was powerful as well as compelling. Jaideep Ahlawat also appeared in Tiger Shroff's Baaghi 3 and played the role of IPL Bhai. 7. Debut In OTT [caption id="attachment_16249" align="alignnone" width="800"] via[/caption] With the arrival of Lust Stories on OTT, Jaideep still was not seen on the screen for a very long time. It could be said that his potential was not fully utilized. He played the role of Sudhir, a person who has an affair with his best friend’s wife. The actor has rightly portrayed the feelings of love and guilt. Jaideep was also seen in Emraan Hashmi's web-series Bard of Blood. 8. Filmfare OTT Award For Paatal Lok [caption id="attachment_16252" align="alignnone" width="800"] via[/caption] The actor finally got a lead role in the web series 'Paatal Lok' released on Amazon Prime Video. The web-series fully utilized the talent of Jaideep. His performance in the series as a police inspector, Hathi Ram Chaudhary, was impeccable and gained a lot of attention and fame from the audiences. The web-series won five awards in Filmfare OTT Awards, and Jaideep Ahlawat won the Best Actor (Male) in a Drama Series trophy for his performance. He showed utmost perfection in his role as the inspector. 9. Self Made Actor [caption id="attachment_16248" align="alignnone" width="800"] via[/caption] He had no godfather in the industry. Jaideep Ahlawat has proved himself to be an outstanding and self-made actor. He has undoubtedly become one of the most favorite actors in the industry, and we cannot wait to see him on the big screen with such significant roles. Wishing you all the very best for your future projects, Jaideep. Were you aware of these facts and the journey of Jaideep Ahlawat? Let us know in the comments below. Entertales is on YouTube; click here to subscribe for the latest videos and updates.