Meet Bhutanese Actor Sangay Tsheltrim, Shah Rukh Khan's Co-Star And Real Life Jawan

The actor made his Bollywood debut with Salman Khan's Radhe

Bhutanese actor Sangay Tsheltrim's role in Shah Rukh Khan's Jawan has earned him endless love. In the film, Tsheltrim plays a police officer, Juju, who helps Shah Rukh Khan's Azad meet his father, Vikram Rathore. As a child, Juju had promised Vikram Rathore, "Jab main badha ho jaunga toh pata lagaunga ki aap kaun hai [When I grow up, I will find who you [Vikram Rathore] are]." Well, it is safe to say that Tsheltrim is the only real-life jawan in the Atlee directorial. Tsheltrim is an ex-army officer. He was a part of the Royal Bodyguard of Bhutan, an elite task force for the security of the King and other members of the royal family. Tsheltrim made his Bollywood debut with Salman Khan's Radhe (2021). After working with two Bollywood superstars [Salman and Shah Rukh Khan], Tsheltrim's popularity is growing in India. However, back in Bhutan, he is already a star. 

An Ex-Army Officer

Sangay Tsheltrim was commissioned into the Royal Bhutan Army in December 2005, The Print reported. He went on to become a part of the Royal Bodyguard of Bhutan. In the initial years, Tsheltrim was deployed along the northern borders of China and Bhutan. In a picture shared on Instagram earlier this year, Tsheltrim is seen standing next to the King. The side note read, “My King comes first always and every time. Long live, Your Majesty."