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{{Infobox television<br />
| image = Romil and Jugal.jpg<br />
| caption =<br />
| genre = [[Drama]]<br />
| creator = [[Ekta Kapoor]]<br />
| based_on = [[Romeo and Juliet]]<br />
| developer = [[Ekta Kapoor]]<br />
| story = Raj Routh<br />
| screenplay = Anu Menon<br>James Ruzicka<br>'''Dialogues'''<br>Ishita Moitra<br />
| director = [[Nupur Asthana]]<br />
| creative_director = Nimisha Pandey<br />
| starring = [[Rajeev Siddhartha]] <br> [[Manraj Singh]] <br />
| theme_music_composer = <br />
| open_theme = <br />
| end_theme = <br />
| composer = Rooshin Kaizad<br />
| country = India<br />
| language = {{ubl|Hindi}}<br />
| num_seasons = 1<br />
| num_episodes = 10<br />
| list_episodes = <br />
| executive_producer = <br />
| producer = [[Ekta Kapoor]]<br>[[Shobha Kapoor]]<br />
| location = [[Mumbai]], India<br />
| cinematography = <br />
| editor = Geeta Singh<br />
| camera = [[Multi-camera]]<br />
| runtime = 19-25 minutes<br />
| company = [[Balaji Telefilms]]<br />
| network = [[ALT Balaji]]<br />
| released = {{Start date|2017|04|16|df=y}} <br />
}}<br />
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'''''Romil and Jugal''''' is an Indian [[Hindi]] [[web series]], produced by [[Ekta Kapoor]] for [[ALTBalaji]]. It stars Rajeev Siddhartha and Manraj Singh in lead roles.<ref name="indianexpress">{{cite web|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/when-boy-meets-boy-4634998/|website=indianexpress.com|title=Ekta Kapoor's Romil and Jugal is a modern, gay take on Romeo-Juliet. Actors Rajeev Siddhartha and Manraj Singh reveal more|date=May 2017 |access-date=2017-05-21}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Uniyal |first=Parmita |date=2017-04-18 |title=Thank you, Ekta Kapoor for finally normalising gay romance in Romil and Jugal |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/television/top-stories/story/thank-you-ekta-kapoor-for-finally-normalising-gay-romance-in-romil-and-jugal-lifetv-972160-2017-04-18 |access-date=2025-12-02 |website=India Today |language=en}}</ref> The series follows two young gay men, and the way the society treat them.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Pandey |first=Prachita |title=Interview {{!}} 'Romil and Jugal' would never have passed the censors had it been a film: Nupur Asthana |url=https://www.dnaindia.com/bollywood/report-interview-romil-and-jugal-would-never-have-passed-the-censors-had-it-been-a-film-nupur-asthana-2542951 |access-date=2025-12-02 |website=DNA India |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2017-04-13 |title=Manraj Singh of Romil and Jugal: Cutting off my hair at 19 was a shock for my mom |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/tv/manraj-singh-of-romil-and-jugal-cutting-off-my-hair-at-19-was-a-shock-for-my-mom/story-KtKc2WMmlllPYaqPgOqVQJ.html |access-date=2025-12-02 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en}}</ref><br />
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The series was made available for streaming on the [[ALTBalaji|ALT Balaji]] App and its associated websites.<ref name="livemin">{{cite web|url=https://www.livemint.com/Leisure/jCRMeXQgLpEuWZiM1pHQ5J/AltBalaji-Online-shows-that-hit-a-new-low.html|title=AltBalaji: Online shows that hit a new low|website=livemint.com|date=28 April 2017 |access-date=2017-04-28}}</ref><br />
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==Plot==<br />
The series concerns two modern men who fall in love with each other.<ref name="yovizag">{{cite web|url=https://www.yovizag.com/web-series-romil-jugal/|title=A web series that is 'HONEST' – Romil and Jugal|website=yovizag.com|date=19 April 2017 |access-date=2017-04-26}}</ref> Jugal, a Tamil-Brahman boy, is a little bit shy but falls in love with Romil, a Punjabi hunk and playboy. After spending time and navigating life together, they successfully become accepted by their narrow minded society. Their orthodox family also becomes more aware. They understand that their relationship is completely genuine and that they can't live without each other. They end up being accepted as a couple by both the general society and their families, but...<ref name="firstpost">{{cite web|url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/dev-dd-romil-and-jugal-boygiri-five-alt-balaji-web-series-worth-investing-in-3405488.html|title=Dev DD, Romil and Jugal, Boygiri: Five ALT Balaji web series worth investing in|website=firstpost.com|date=26 April 2017 |access-date=2017-11-04}}</ref><br />
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==Cast==<br />
* [[Rajeev Siddhartha]] as Romil Kohli<br />
* [[Manraj Singh]] as Jugal Subramaniam<br />
* Shrishti Ganguly Rindani as Ramya Subramaniam<br />
* [[Mandira Bedi]] as Ahalya<br />
* Vritika Ramnani as Meher<br />
* [[Suchitra Pillai]] as Bhagyalaxmi Subramaniam<br />
* Bhuvnesh Shetty as Sridhar Subramaniam<br />
* [[Manini Mishra]] as Sunita Kohli<br />
* [[Harssh A. Singh]] as Rajinder Kohli<br />
* Mudita Shauq as Dimple Kohli<br />
* Hariman Dhanjal as Mehul<br />
* Rohan Mehra as Amit<br />
* Divina Thakur as Kenny Desai<br />
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==Episodes==<br />
Though the series is originally shot in [[Hindi]], its available as dubbed versions in three languages ; [[Malayalam]], [[Tamil language|Tamil]] and [[Telugu language|Telugu]].<br />
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{{Episode list<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 1<br />
|Title = Love at first sight<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2017|04|16|df=yes}}<br />
|LineColor = 703F1F<br />
|ShortSummary = Ramya narrates the story of Romil and Jugal to Ahalya.In a small town of Colwynganj, Rosie is excited to get intimate with Jugal. Jugal refuses Rosey as he is a gay and a frustrated Rosey pushes him in the pool of water.<br />
}}<br />
{{Episode list<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 2<br />
|Title = The New Guy Next Door<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2017|04|16|df=yes}}<br />
|LineColor = 703F1F<br />
|ShortSummary = <br />
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{{Episode list<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 3<br />
|Title = Three Words Dear Romeo...<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2017|04|16|df=yes}}<br />
|LineColor = 703F1F<br />
|ShortSummary = <br />
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{{Episode list<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 4<br />
|Title = A Kiss And A Punch<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2017|04|16|df=yes}}<br />
|LineColor = 703F1F<br />
|ShortSummary = Ramya explains Jugal has tried to come out many times but her family ignored him . Ramya is in love with Romil. Jugal goes a trip with Romil worrying Mehul as he could break his heart. The book club ladies bunk the book club and join Sunitha's party. In the trip, Jugal kisses Romil for which Romil thrashes Jugal.<br />
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{{Episode list<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 5<br />
|Title = Dream Or Reality?<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2017|04|16|df=yes}}<br />
|LineColor = 703F1F<br />
|ShortSummary = Jugal returns from the trip to home. Jugal's dad warns him to stay away from Romil. Romil kisses Jugal as he realised his feelings for men. Sunitha befriends Subramaniyam whereas Bhagyalakshmi befriends Rajinder. Jugal takes Romil to a private place.<br />
}}<br />
{{Episode list<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 6<br />
|Title = Virgins No More!<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2017|04|16|df=yes}}<br />
|LineColor = 703F1F<br />
|ShortSummary = Romil and Jugal have sex. Mr and Mrs Kohli and Subramaniyam have a dinner. Mehul worries as she secretly likes Jugal. Ramya flirts with Romil but Romil rejects her saying he is in love with someone else. Sunitha reads the messages of Romil and Jugal and assumes that her son is in love with Rosie.<br />
}}<br />
{{Episode list<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 7<br />
|Title = Truth and Lies<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2017|04|16|df=yes}}<br />
|LineColor = 703F1F<br />
|ShortSummary = Romil and Rosey perform well their stage roles as Romeo and Juliet impressing their parents to give a shot to their relation. Ramya learns the truth about Romil and Jugal. Jugal decides to reveal the truth to their parents and insists Jugal to do the same. Ramya begs Romil to tell the truth later but Jugal drops the truth. Enraged about this, Jugal's parents disown him. Romil accepts the marriage proposal of Romil and Rosy disappointing Jugal.<br />
}}<br />
{{Episode list<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 8<br />
|Title = In Love And War<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2017|04|16|df=yes}}<br />
|LineColor = 703F1F<br />
|ShortSummary = Jugal stays with Mehul. Mr.Kohli invites Mr and Mrs Subramaniyam to the engagement of Romil and Rosey. Frustrated Subramaniyam reveals the truth that Romil is a gay.In the fear of acceptance, Romil rejects Jugal and accepts to marry Rosey. Romil breaks up with Jugal and avoids him. Their families celebrate the relationship. Frustrated Ramya stands for Jugal and calls Romil a coward to accept the truth and if he marries Rosey, he would be spoiling her life. Feeling sorry for Jugal, Romil tries to console Jugal but Jugal calls him a coward. Estranged Romil decides to have sex with Rosey and visits her house. He couldn't do it and reveals her the truth. Angered, her father thrashes him outside. Romil reveals the truth to his family. Romil and Jugal mend their relationship and kiss in public. Their families involve in a quarrel publicly and create a public nuisance. Romil and Jugal bail their parents but still they refuse them.<br />
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{{Episode list<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 9<br />
|Title = Thus with a kiss I die<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2017|04|16|df=yes}}<br />
|LineColor = 703F1F<br />
|ShortSummary = <br />
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{{Episode list<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 10<br />
|Title = A Happy Ending Not<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2017|04|16|df=yes}}<br />
|LineColor = 703F1F<br />
|ShortSummary = <br />
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==External links==<br />
* [https://jiohotstar.com/1971002125 ''Romil and Jugal'' on JioHotstar]<br />
* {{IMDb title|tt7151596}}<br />
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{{Romeo and Juliet}}<br />
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[[Category:2017 web series debuts]]<br />
[[Category:Hindi-language web series]]<br />
[[Category:Indian LGBTQ-related web series]]<br />
[[Category:ALTBalaji original programming]]<br />
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