Rajpal Yadav
| Rajpal Yadav | |
|---|---|
 Yadav in 2011 | |
| Born |
16 March 1971 Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Residence | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Education | Bhartendu Academy of Dramatic Arts Lucknow |
| Alma mater | National School of Drama, Delhi |
| Occupation | Actor, entertainer, comedian, model |
| Years active | 1997–present |
| Home town | Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Height | 1.61 m (5 ft 3 in) |
| Spouse(s) | Radha Yadav |
| Website |
rajpalofficial |
Rajpal Yadav (born 16 March 1971) is an Indian film actor known for his comic roles in Bollywood.
Career
Rajpal Yadav attended the Bhartendu Natya Academy in Lucknow from 1992 to 1994. After finishing the acting course, he went to the National School of Drama in Delhi. He moved to Mumbai in 1997.
According to Yadav, his height has always been a fight of his life.[1]
He acted in the Doordarshan's television serial Mungeri ke bhai Naurangilal as the protagonist. This was the sequel to a similar television program on Doordarshan, Mungerilal Ke Haseen Sapne.[2][3]
Although Yadav found success in negative roles, he preferred comic roles, as in Pyaar Tune Kya Kiya, and he went on to become a prolific comic enthusiast in Hindi films. His films include Hungama, Waqt: The Race Against Time, Chup Chup Ke,Garam Masala,Phir Hera Pheri and Dhol.
Yadav has also been the leading character in more serious films including Main Madhuri Dixit Banna Chahti Hoon, Ladies Tailor, Rama Rama Kya Hai Drama, Hello! Hum Lallan Bol Rahe Hain, Kushti, Mirch and Main, Meri Patni Aur Woh.
For the film Jungle, he won the Sansui Screen Best actor award in a Negative Role along with a nomination for the Screen Best Actor award. He received the Yash Bharati Award for the film Main Madhuri Dixit Banna Chahti Hoon. Yadav was also given the Janpad Ratna Award.[4]
He made his Telugu language debut in 2015 with Kick 2, and played the main antagonist in controversial filmmaker Faisal Saif's multilingual film Amma.[5]
He is the brand ambassador for Wishbells.[6]
Personal life
Rajpal Yadav met his wife Radha Yadav when he went to Canada for a film shoot.[7]
Yadav was given a 10-day imprisonment in 2013 for filing a false affidavit in court. He spent four days in jail from December 3, 2013 until December 6, 2013 after which a division bench of the High Court suspended the sentence on his appeal.[8]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Dil Kya Kare | School's Watchman | |
| Mast | Peon | ||
| Shool | Porter | ||
| 2000 | Jungle | Sippa (Terrorist) | Screen award for Best Performance in a Negative Role |
| 2001 | Pyaar Tune Kya Kiya | Rampal Yadav / Chhota Vakeel | |
| Chandni Bar | Iqbal Chamdi | ||
| Yeh Zindagi Ka Safar | Dada | ||
| 2002 | Koi Mere Dil Se Poochhe | Raj Naidu | |
| Tumko Na Bhool Paayenge | Lallan | ||
| Company | Joseph | ||
| Lal Salaam | Dhattu | ||
| Hum Kisise Kum Nahin | Thief at the parking lot | ||
| Maine Dil Tujhko Diya | Munna (Bhaijaan's Henchman) | ||
| Chor Machaaye Shor | Johnny | ||
| Road | Bhanwar Singh | ||
| Maseeha | |||
| 2003 | Ek Aur Ek Gyarah | Chhotu | |
| The Hero: Love Story of a Spy | Dorji | ||
| Haasil | Chhutku | ||
| Darna Mana Hai | Apple Vendor | ||
| Hungama | Raja | ||
| Main Madhuri Dixit Banna Chahti Hoon | Rajeshwar Singh (Raja) | ||
| Kal Ho Naa Ho | Guru | ||
| 2004 | Dil Bechara Pyaar Ka Maara | Tunda Bhai | |
| Love in Nepal | Bunty Guide | ||
| Insaaf: The Justice | Kailu | ||
| Aan: Men at Work | Apte | ||
| Garv: Pride and Honour | 555 (Informer) | ||
| Mujhse Shaadi Karogi | Raj Purohit / Paul | ||
| Taarzan: The Wonder Car | Havaldar Sitaram | ||
| Shart: The Challenge | Bhootnath | ||
| Vaastu Shastra | Raajpal | ||
| 2005 | Waqt: The Race Against Time | Laxman | Nominated - Filmfare Best Comedian Award |
| Kyaa Kool Hai Hum | Uma Shankar Tripathi | ||
| Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose: The Forgotten Hero | Bhagat Ram Talwar | ||
| D | Dance Artist | ||
| Paheli | Bhoja | ||
| Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya? | Thapa | ||
| Bye Bye Miss Goodnight | Rajesh | ||
| James | Tony | ||
| Main, Meri Patni Aur Woh | Mithilesh Shukla | ||
| Garam Masala | Babban | ||
| Shaadi No. 1 | Purohit | ||
| 2006 | Apna Sapna Money Money | Matha Prasad | |
| Love in Japan | Chakra D. Dhari | ||
| Malamaal Weekly | Bajbahadur a.k.a. Bajey | ||
| Shaadi Se Pehle | 'Shayar' Kanpuri | ||
| Darna Zaroori Hai | Insurance Salesman | ||
| Phir Hera Pheri | Pappu | ||
| Chup Chup Ke | Bandya | ||
| Ladies Tailor | Chander | ||
| Baabul | Balraj's Chauffeur | ||
| Bhagam Bhag | Ghulam Lakhan / 'Gullu' Singh | ||
| 2007 | Anwar | Gopinath | |
| Chasme Bahadur | Owner of Beer Shop | Marathi film | |
| Undertrial | Sagar Hussain | ||
| Partner | Chota Don | ||
| Ram Gopal Varma Ki Aag | Rambha Bhai | ||
| Dhol | Martan 'Maru' Damdere | ||
| Go | Jagtap Tiwari | ||
| Bhool Bhulaiyaa | Chhote Pandit / Lal Hanuman | ||
| 2008 | Kahaani Gudiya Ki True Story of a Woman | Feroz | |
| Bhoothnath | Anthony | ||
| Rama Rama Kya Hai Drama | Santosh | ||
| Krazzy 4 | Gangadhar | ||
| Hastey Hastey Follow Your Heart | Sunny Malhotra | ||
| Mere Baap Pehle Aap | Manu | ||
| Yeh Mera IndiaY.M.I | Bhola Paswan | ||
| God Tussi Great Ho | Rangeela – Lottery Stall Owner | ||
| C Kkompany | Lambodhar Jha | ||
| Chamku | Hussain | ||
| Jumbo | Dildaar | Voice only | |
| 2009 | Daddy Cool | Andrew | |
| Chal Chala Chal | Sunder | ||
| Billu | Jhalan Kumar | ||
| Ek Se Bure Do | Tony | ||
| Kal Kissne Dekha | Jailor | ||
| Do Knot Disturb | Mangu | ||
| De Dana Dan | Dagdu and Bell Boy | ||
| Bolo Raam | Aatmaa Raam | ||
| 2010 | Hello! Hum Lallan Bol Rahe Hain | Lallan | |
| Rann | Anand Prakash Trivedi (reporter) | ||
| Kushti | Chander Singh (post master) | ||
| Khatta Meetha | Rangila | ||
| Mirch | Kashi | ||
| Benny and Babloo | Babloo | ||
| Action Replayy | Bhikhu | ||
| 2011 | Masti Express | Raju | |
| Satrangee Parachute | Parimal Babu | ||
| Bin Bulaye Baraati | Murari | ||
| Rada Rox | Marathi film | ||
| Be Careful | Sachidanand Brijmohan Pandit | ||
| 2012 | Ata Pata Lapata | ||
| Kamaal Dhamaal Malamaal | |||
| 2013 | Zindagi 50-50 | Lele | |
| Janta V/S Janardan – Bechara Aam Aadmi | |||
| Policegiri | |||
| Rangrezz | |||
| D-Day | Himself | In song "Duma Dum" | |
| Krrish 3
R.S.V.P((punjabi) |
Sharma | ||
| 2014 | Main Tera Hero | Peter | |
| Bhopal: A Prayer for Rain | Dilip | First Hollywood movie | |
| "Thoda Lutf Thoda Ishq | Ghungroo | ||
| 2015 | Kick 2 | Telugu film | |
| Baankey Ki Crazy Baraat | |||
| Amma | Radhe Krishna Yadav | ||
| 2015 | Dagdabaichi Chal | Marathi movie | |
| 2015 | Welcome Back | ||
| Bumper Draw | Farooq | Hindi movie | |
| 2016 | Shraap 3D | ||
| 2016 | Fire Fighter | ||
| Bhagya Na Jaane Koi | Madhav | Avadhi film | |
| Pirate | Director: Priyadarshan | ||
| 2017 | Judwaa 2 | Nandu | |
| 2018 | Kadke kamal ke | Hindi movie with Nepali star cast | |
| 2017 | Shrestha Bangali | ||
| 2018 | Shaadi Teri Bajayenge Hum Band | Selfie Don | Comedy drama |
| Total Dhamaal | Hindi |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Svapnavāsavadattam | Vidūṣaka (comedian) | Sanskrit serial on Doordarshan[9] |
References
- ↑ "RAJPAL YADAV". Hindustan Time. Retrieved 1 February 2018.
- ↑ "RAJPAL YADAV". Follo.co.in. Retrieved 7 October 2014.
- ↑ "Raajpal Yadav". Koimoi.com. Retrieved 7 October 2014.
- ↑ "Yash Bharti to 13 personalities". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 7 October 2014.
- ↑ "Why's Raajpal Yadav playing a transgender?". The Times of India. Retrieved 16 February 2015.
- ↑ "Wishbells announces Rajpal Yadav as its Brand Ambassador?". India Press Release. Retrieved 18 November 2016.
- ↑ http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/bombay-times/My-wifes-an-inch-taller-than-me/articleshow/1660973.cms
- ↑ http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-rajpal-yadav-to-spend-6-days-in-jail-here-s-why-2219595
- ↑ "Swapnavasavadattam".
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