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Getting typecast in Bollywood is a common issue that actors often face. However only a few of them break the monotony and bag a role that is completely different from what they have been doing. Today we will discuss an actor who did more than 250 movies and in 144 of them he played the role of a cop. Yes you read that right! He played many types of characters but the effect that was visible on his face and acting when he wore the uniform settled in the hearts of the people. It was because of his strong acting that he got such roles again and again. The actor also received a Guinness Book of World Records entry for the same. If you are wondering which actor we are talking about then he is Jagdish Raj Khurana. Born in 1928 Jagdish created his own identity in Indian cinema. Jagdish debuted in the 1955 film Seema where he played a doctor. However his real recognition came from his portrayal of police inspectors especially in iconic films like Deewar Don and Shakti. Even though in his career Jagdish never played a lead role he was loved for his cop roles in the movies. Apart from playing a cop he also portrayed other roles in films like Kati Patang. Jagdish Rajs biggest strength was his simple acting and immersion in the character. When he came on screen wearing a uniform fans loved his aura. Did you know Jagdish turned out to be a blessing for Rajesh Khanna? Yes he was often paired with Rajesh Khanna the superstar in films like Joru Ka Ghulam The Train and Khamoshi among others.