Rajpal Yadav is a Bollywood actor. He was born on 16 March 1971 in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh. His zodiac sign is Pisces. He did a course in theatre from Bhartendu Natya Akademi, Lucknow. He is also an alumnus of National School of Drama, New Delhi. 

He is married to Radha Yadav. They have two daughters, Moni and Honey. 

Rajpal’s favourites

Rajpal’s favourite actors are Amitabh Bachchan, Amir Khan, Mehmood and Shakti Kapoor. 

His favourite films are, Andaaz Apna Apna, Angoor, Sholey, Padosan, and Jane Bhi Do Yaaron. 

Rajpal earns around Rs 50 lakh for one film. 

Interesting facts about Rajpal Yadav

Rajpal Yadav is popular in Bollywood for his comic roles.

Rajpal Yadav used to take part in his school programmes. He wanted to be an actor since childhood.

Rajpal’s debut

In the year 1999, he made his debut on television with the drama ‘Mungeri Ke Bhai Naurangilal’ on Doordarshan channel. A second part of the show was also released.  

He worked in an advertisement of Coca Cola with Aishwarya Rai.

In 1999, he made his Bollywood debut with the film ‘Dil Kya Kare’. Ajay Devgn and Kajol were the lead actors in the movie. 

Awards

In the year 2000, he was awarded the Screen Videocon Award and Sansui Award for his negative role of ‘Sippa Daku’ in the film 'Jungle'.

He has also been honoured with Janpad Ratna award.

His favourite comedy role is of ‘crime master Gogo’ from the film ‘Andaz Apna Apna’.

In the year 2014, he acted in a Hollywood film ‘Bhopal: A Prayer for Rain’, which was based on the Bhopal gas tragedy in the year 1984.

Rajpal’s filmography

Some of Rajpal’s popular films are, De Dana Dan (2009), Bhagam Bhag (2006), Hungama (2003), Judwaa 2 (2017), Billu (2009), Hungama 2 (2021), Bhoothnath (2008), Partner (2007), Coolie No 1 (2020), C Kkompany (2008), Taarzan (2004), Bhool Bhulaiyaa (2007), Dhol (2007), and Phir Hera Pheri (2006).

Rajpal’s latest projects

In 2023, Rajpal Yadav was seen in two films, ‘Satyaprem Ki Katha’ and ‘Shehzada’.