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Rajpal Yadav
Active Indian Film Industry
- FromKundra, Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India
- Based inMumbai, Maharashtra, India
- Age46–55
- Active1999 – Present
- Updated
Rajpal Yadav Biography
Rajpal Yadav Biography
- Full Name: Rajpal Naurang Yadav
- Popular Name: Rajpal Yadav
- Profession: Actor, Comedian, Producer, Director
- Industry: Hindi Film Industry (Bollywood)
- Date of Birth: 16 March 1971
- Age: 55 Years (as of 2026)
- Birthplace: Kundra, Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India
- Nationality: Indian
- Zodiac Sign: Pisces
- Religion: Hinduism
- Height: Approx. 5 feet 3 inches
- Eye Colour: Black
- Hair Colour: Black
Education
- Studied at Bhartendu Academy of Dramatic Arts, Lucknow
- Trained at the National School of Drama
Rajpal Yadav Family Details
- Father: Naurang Yadav
- Mother: Name not publicly known
- First Wife: Karuna Yadav (passed away after childbirth)
- Second Wife: Radha Yadav
- Marriage Year: 2003
- Children: 3 Daughters
- Daughter Names: Jyoti Yadav and two younger daughters (other names not publicly disclosed)
- Brother: Information not publicly available
- Sister: Information not publicly available
- Family Residence: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
- Native Place: Kundra village, Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India
Career Highlight
| Year | Film / Project | Highlight / Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Dil Kya Kare, Mast, Shool | Early small roles in Bollywood |
| 2000 | Jungle | Breakthrough negative role (Sippa) |
| 2001 | Chandni Bar | Critically acclaimed supporting role |
| 2002 | Company, Road, Tumko Na Bhool Paayenge | Established as strong character actor |
| 2003 | Hungama, Kal Ho Naa Ho, Main Madhuri Dixit Banna Chahti Hoon | Rise as comedy actor |
| 2004 | Mujhse Shaadi Karogi, Vaastu Shastra | Popular comedy + horror mix roles |
| 2005 | Garam Masala, Main, Meri Patni Aur Woh | Comedy peak phase begins |
| 2006 | Phir Hera Pheri, Chup Chup Ke, Bhagam Bhag | Major comedy success in Bollywood |
| 2007 | Bhool Bhulaiyaa, Partner, Dhol | Iconic comic characters created |
| 2008 | Bhoothnath, C Kkompany | Family + comedy entertainer roles |
| 2009 | Billu, De Dana Dan | Strong supporting comedy roles |
| 2010 | Khatta Meetha, Action Replayy | Continued comedy dominance |
| 2011 | Bin Bulaye Baraati, Be Careful | Lead and supporting comedy roles |
| 2012 | Ata Pata Lapata | Lead role as Manav Chaturvedi |
| 2013 | Policegiri, Krrish 3 | Villain + cameo appearances |
| 2014 | Main Tera Hero | Comedy villain Peter role |
| 2015 | Dirty Politics, Welcome Back | Supporting roles in big films |
| 2017 | Judwaa 2 | Return of comedy success |
| 2019 | Chandigarh Amritsar Chandigarh | Punjabi film appearance |
| 2020 | Coolie No. 1 | OTT release comedy role |
| 2021 | Hungama 2, Bhoot Police | Digital platform success |
| 2022 | Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2, Ardh | Strong comeback roles |
| 2023 | Kathal, Dream Girl 2, Shehzada | Mix of OTT + theatrical success |
| 2024 | Chandu Champion, Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 | Major supporting roles |
| 2025 | Interrogation | OTT film appearance |
| 2026 | Bhooth Bangla, Welcome to the Jungle | Upcoming projects |
Awards List
| Year | Award | Category | Award Name | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Screen Awards | Best Actor in a Negative Role | Sippa | Jungle (2000) | Won |
| 2004 | Zee Cine Awards | Best Actor in Supporting Role | Raja | Main Madhuri Dixit Banna Chahti Hoon (2003) | Nominated |
| 2004 | IIFA Awards | Best Performance in Comic Role | Raja (Tulsidas Khan) | Hungama (2003) | Nominated |
| 2004 | IIFA Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Guru | Kal Ho Naa Ho (2003) | Nominated |
| 2005 | Bollywood Movie Awards | Best Comedian | Raj Purohit Jyotshi | Mujhse Shaadi Karogi (2004) | Nominated |
| 2006 | Filmfare Awards | Best Performance in Comic Role | Laxman, Servant | Waqt: The Race Against Time (2005) | Nominated |
| 2006 | Bollywood Movie Awards | Best Comic Actor | Mithilesh “Chhotey Babu” Shukla | Main, Meri Patni Aur Woh (2005) | Nominated |
| 2006 | IIFA Awards | Best Performance in Comic Role | Mithilesh “Chhotey Babu” Shukla | Main, Meri Patni Aur Woh (2005) | Nominated |
| 2008 | IIFA Awards | Best Performance in Comic Role | Chhote Pandit / Lal Hanuman | Bhool Bhulaiyaa (2007) | Nominated |
| 2008 | IIFA Awards | Best Performance in Comic Role | Gangadhar | Krazzy 4 | Nominated |
| 2009 | Apsara Awards | Best Actor in Comic Role | Anthony | Bhoothnath (2008) | Nominated |
| 2016 | Various Awards | Best Ensemble Cast | Tailor | Welcome Back (2015) | Nominated |
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