Raajpal Yadav
| Rajpal Yadav | |
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| Born |
16 March 1971 Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh |
| Alma mater | Bhartendu Academy of Dramatic Arts and National School of Drama |
| Occupation | Actor, Entertainer, Comedian |
| Years active | 1998 |
| Spouse(s) |
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| Website |
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Rajpal Yadav is an Indian film actor known for his comic roles in Hindi cinema. He was born in the small town of Kundra, located in Shahjahanpur district in Uttar Pradesh.
Early life and education
Rajpal Yadav was born and raised in Shahjahanpur, near Lucknow, the capital of Uttar Pradesh, where he received his primary education. He was associated with Shahjahanpur theatre and performed in several plays there before going to Lucknow to train at the Bhartendu Natya Academy from 1992 to 1994. After completing his studies there, he attended the National School of Drama in Delhi from 1994–97.
Career
He acted in the Doordarshan's television serial Mungeri ke bhai Naurangilal as the protagonist. This was sequel to a similar television program on Doordarshan, Mungerilal Ke Haseen Sapne.[1][2]
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 comedian 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 like 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 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 awarded by the Janpad Ratna Award.[3]
He made his Telugu language debut in 2015 with Kick 2, and also played the main antagonist in controversial filmmaker Faisal Saif's multilingual film Amma.[4]
Also, He is brand ambassador of Wishbells .[5]
Personal life
Rajpal Yadav met his wife when he went to Canada for a film shoot. "That's when he met Radha. He visited her home. After that, for 10 months he spoke to her over the phone from Mumbai. Thereafter, she shifted to India and they got married."[6]
Filmography
| Year | Film | 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 HAIn | 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 | |
| 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 (Baje) | ||
| Shaadi Se Pehle | 'Shayar' Kanpuri | ||
| Darna Zaroori Hai | Insurance Salesman | ||
| Phir Hera Pheri | Pappu | ||
| Chup Chup Ke | Bandya | ||
| Ladies Tailor | Chander | ||
| Chashme Buddoor | Shantaram Mane | ||
| 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 | Rama Rama Kya Hai Drama | Santosh | |
| Krazzy 4 | Gangadhar | ||
| Kahaani Gudiya Ki...: True Story of a Woman | Feroz | ||
| Bhoothnath | Anthony | ||
| 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 | Kripal Sharma | ||
| 2014 | Main Tera Hero | Peter | |
| Bhopal: A Prayer for Rain | Dilip | First Hollywood movie | |
| "Thoda Lutf Thoda Ishq | Ghungroo | ||
| 2015 | Kick 2 | Tollywood | |
| 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 | Amma | Kannada Movie | |
| 2018 | Mr. Khujli | Hindi Movie |
References
- ↑ "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
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