Rajpal Yadav

Rajpal Yadav
Yadav in 2016
Born
Rajpal Naurang Yadav

(1971-03-16) 16 March 1971 (age 53)
Alma materNational School of Drama
Occupations
  • Actor
  • comedian
Years active1999–present
Spouses
  • Karuna
    (m. 1992, died)
  • Radha
    (m. 2003)
Children3

Rajpal Naurang Yadav (born March 16, 1971) is an Indian actor and comedian. His breakthrough came in Ram Gopal Varma's Jungle (2000), in which he played a negative role. Yadav has gained widespread recognition for his slapstick comic performances over the years and has been nominated for several awards such as Filmfare and Screen Awards.[1]

Some of his most notable works include Ek Aur Ek Gyarah (2003), Mujhse Shaadi Karogi (2004), Waqt: The Race Against Time (2005), Phir Hera Pheri (2006), Partner (2007), Bhoothnath, Krazzy 4 (both 2008), Krrish 3 (2013), Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 (2022) and the Priyadarshan films such as Hungama (2003), Garam Masala , Malamaal Weekly (both 2005), Chup Chup Ke, Bhagam Bhag (both 2006), Dhol (2007), Bhool Bhulaiyaa (2008), De Dana Dan (2009) and Khatta Meetha (2010).

He has starred in leading roles and serious characters including Main Madhuri Dixit Banna Chahti Hoon (2003), Main, Meri Patni Aur Woh (2005), Rama Rama Kya Hai Drama (2008), Kushti (2010) and Ardh (2022).

  1. ^ "Rajpal Yadav Joins Cast Of 'Coolie No. 1' Remake". Times of India. Archived from the original on 23 July 2019. Retrieved 6 November 2019.