Actor
Rajpal Yadav
Based In
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Origin
Kundra, Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India
Years Active
1999 – Present
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 |
About us Rajpal Yadav
He is an Indian Bollywood actor famous for comedy and character roles.
Chhote Pandit in Bhool Bhulaiyaa is one of his most iconic roles.
He started his acting career in 1999.
No, he has also played negative and serious roles.
He currently lives in Mumbai, Maharashtra.