He modeled for television and print ads as well. He has starred in the movies Jhutha Sach, Loha, Rajlakshmi, Aa Gale Lag Jaa, The Don, Papa Kahte Hain, Gudgudee, Mohabbatein, Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham…, Hum Pyar Tumhi Se Kar Baithe, Soggadu, Salaam Namaste, Aaja Nachle, and Pyaar Impossible!. Hansraj won an Indian National Film Award in 2010 for Roadside Romeo and a Ghanta Award in 2011 for Worst Director for Pyaar Impossible!.