Rajpal Yadav (born 16 March 1971) is an Indian actor which works in
Hindi
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,
Punjabi Marathi
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See also
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,
Telugu
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* Telugu language, a major Dravidian language of India
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and one
Gujarati
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and one
Bengali
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and one
avadhi
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, comedian and film maker known for his work in
Indian Film industry
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. His breakthrough came in
Ram Gopal Varma
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's ''
Jungle
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Etymology
The word ''jungle'' originates from the Sanskrit word ''ja ...
'' (2000), in which he played a negative role. Although he has gained widespread recognition through his comic performances over the years and has been nominated for several awards such as
Filmfare
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and
Screen Awards
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.
Some of his most notable work includes ''
Ek Aur Ek Gyarah'' (2003), ''
Kyaa Kool Hai Hum
''Kyaa Kool Hain Hum'' () is a 2005 Indian Hindi-language adult comedy film directed by Sangeeth Sivan and produced by Ekta Kapoor. The film stars Tusshar Kapoor and Ritesh Deshmukh. It is the first installment of ''Kyaa Kool Hain Hum'' serie ...
'' (2004), ''
Mujhse Shaadi Karogi
''Mujhse Shaadi Karogi'' () is a 2004 Indian Hindi-language romantic comedy film directed by David Dhawan and produced by Sajid Nadiadwala.The film stars Salman Khan, Akshay Kumar and Priyanka Chopra, the second collaboration of Kumar and Chopr ...
'' (2004), ''
Waqt: The Race Against Time'' (2005), ''
Phir Hera Pheri
''Phir Hera Pheri'' () is a 2006 Indian Hindi-language comedy film written and directed by Neeraj Vora. It serves as the sequel to '' Hera Pheri'' (2000) and second installment of the ''Hera Pheri'' franchise. It stars Akshay Kumar, Suniel Sh ...
'' (2006), ''
Partner
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Books
* ''The Partner'' (Grisham novel), by John Grisham, 1997
* ''The Partner'' (Jenaro Prieto novel), 1928
* ''The Partners'' (book), a 1983 book by James B. Stewart
* ''Partner'' (m ...
'' (2007), ''
Bhoothnath
''Bhoothnath'' () is a 2008 Indian Hindi-language supernatural comedy film written and directed by Vivek Sharma, starring Amitabh Bachchan, Juhi Chawla, Aman Siddiqui, Priyanshu Chatterjee and Rajpal Yadav and features Shah Rukh Khan in a c ...
'' (2008), ''
Krazzy 4
''Krazzy 4'' is a 2008 Indian Hindi-language comedy thriller film directed by Jaideep Sen and produced by Rakesh Roshan. The film stars Juhi Chawla, Arshad Warsi, Irrfan Khan, Rajpal Yadav and Suresh Menon in lead roles while Shahrukh Khan and H ...
'' (2008), ''
Krrish 3
''Krrish 3'' is a 2013 Indian Hindi-language superhero film written, produced and directed by Rakesh Roshan, who wrote the screenplay with Honey Irani and Robin Bhatt. It is the third film in the ''Krrish'' series, following '' Koi... Mil G ...
'' (2013), ''
Judwaa 2
''Judwaa 2'' () is a 2017 Indian Hindi-language action comedy film directed by David Dhawan. A reboot of the 1997 film ''Judwaa'', which itself is a remake of Telugu film '' Hello Brother'' (1994). The film stars Varun Dhawan playing twins Raj ...
'' (2017), ''
Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2
''Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2'' () is a 2022 Indian Hindi-language comedy horror film directed by Anees Bazmee, written by Aakash Kaushik and Farhad Samji, and produced by Bhushan Kumar and Krishan Kumar under the banner T-Series Films and Murad Khet ...
'' (2022) and in several movies of
Priyadarshan
Priyadarshan (born 30 January 1957) is an Indian film director, screenwriter and producer who works predominantly in Malayalam and Hindi films, while also having done six films in Tamil and two films in Telugu. He has done about 31 films in Hi ...
such as ''
Hungama Hungama may refer to:
* ''Hungama'' (1971 film), a Bollywood comedy film
* ''Hungama'' (2003 film), a Bollywood comedy
* ''Hungama'' (2005 film), a Telugu comedy film
* Hungama TV, an Indian children's television channel
* Hungama Digital Media ...
'' (2003), ''
Garam Masala
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'' (2005), ''
Malamaal Weekly
''Malamaal Weekly'' is a 2006 Indian Hindi-language comedy film written and directed by Priyadarshan and starring Paresh Rawal, Om Puri, Riteish Deshmukh, Rajpal Yadav and Asrani. The film received mixed reviews from critics, but was successful ...
'' (2005), ''
Chup Chup Ke
''Chup Chup Ke'' () is a 2006 Indian Hindi-language comedy drama film directed by Priyadarshan. Originally titled ''Khatta Meetha'', it is adapted from Malayalam film '' Punjabi House'' (1998). The film stars Shahid Kapoor ( Kismat Konnection) ...
'' (2006), ''
Bhagam Bhag
''Bhagam Bhag'' () is a 2006 Indian Hindi-language comedy thriller film written and directed by Priyadarshan from the screenplay by Neeraj Vora. It was produced by Sunil Shetty and Dhilin Mehta. The film stars Akshay Kumar, Govinda and Paresh Raw ...
'' (2006), ''
Dhol
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'' (2007), ''
Bhool Bhulaiyaa
''Bhool Bhulaiyaa'' () is a 2007 Indian Hindi-language psychological thriller film directed by Priyadarshan and produced by Bhushan Kumar and Krishan Kumar under the T-Series Films banner. A remake of the 1993 Malayalam film '' Manichitrathaz ...
'' (2008), ''
De Dana Dan
''De Dana Dan'' ( Hit left and right) is a 2009 Indian Hindi-language comedy film directed by Priyadarshan. The story is a partial adaptation of Hollywood film '' Screwed'' and some scenes were taken from Priyadarshan's own Malayalam film ''Ve ...
'' (2009), ''
Khatta Meetha ''Khatta Meetha ''is a Hindi/Urdu phrase which means "sweet and sour". It may refer to:
* ''Khatta Meetha'' (1978 film), a Bollywood film directed by Basu Chatterjee, starring Ashok Kumar and Rakesh Roshan in the lead roles
* ''Khatta Meetha'' (20 ...
'' (2010).
He has starred in leading roles and serious characters including ''
Main Madhuri Dixit Banna Chahti Hoon
''Main Madhuri Dixit Banna Chahti Hoon'' () is a 2003 Indian Hindi-language comedy-drama film directed by Chandan Arora and produced by Ram Gopal Varma. The story follows a poor uneducated woman (Antara Mali) who is a huge fan of famous Bollywoo ...
'' (2003), ''
Main, Meri Patni Aur Woh'' (2005), ''
Rama Rama Kya Hai Drama'' (2008), ''
Kushti
The ''kushti'' () also known as kosti, kusti and kustig is the sacred girdle worn by invested Zoroastrians around their waists. Along with the sedreh, the kushti is part of the ritual dress of the Zoroastrians.
Origin
The Avestan term for ...
'' (2010) and ''
Ardh'' (2022).
Career
Yadav acted in the
Doordarshan
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's television serial ''Mungeri Ke Bhai Naurangilal'' as the protagonist. This was the sequel to a similar television program on Doordarshan, ''
Mungerilal Ke Haseen Sapne
''Mungerilal Ke Haseen Sapne'' is an Indian television series directed by Prakash Jha that revolved around the life of Mungerilal, played by Raghubir Yadav. The serial was conceptualised by Neeraj Kumar (police officer) who also gave it its icon ...
''.
Although Yadav found success in negative roles, he preferred comic roles, as in ''
Pyaar Tune Kya Kiya
''Pyaar Tune Kya Kiya'' () is a 2001 Indian Hindi-language romantic thriller film produced by Ram Gopal Varma, and directed by Rajat Mukherjee. It stars Fardeen Khan, Urmila Matondkar and Sonali Kulkarni. The soundtrack was composed by Sandeep C ...
'', and he went on to become a prolific comic enthusiast in Hindi films. His films include ''
Hungama Hungama may refer to:
* ''Hungama'' (1971 film), a Bollywood comedy film
* ''Hungama'' (2003 film), a Bollywood comedy
* ''Hungama'' (2005 film), a Telugu comedy film
* Hungama TV, an Indian children's television channel
* Hungama Digital Media ...
'', ''
Waqt: The Race Against Time'', ''
Chup Chup Ke
''Chup Chup Ke'' () is a 2006 Indian Hindi-language comedy drama film directed by Priyadarshan. Originally titled ''Khatta Meetha'', it is adapted from Malayalam film '' Punjabi House'' (1998). The film stars Shahid Kapoor ( Kismat Konnection) ...
'', ''
Garam Masala
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'', ''
Phir Hera Pheri
''Phir Hera Pheri'' () is a 2006 Indian Hindi-language comedy film written and directed by Neeraj Vora. It serves as the sequel to '' Hera Pheri'' (2000) and second installment of the ''Hera Pheri'' franchise. It stars Akshay Kumar, Suniel Sh ...
'' and ''
Dhol
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.''
Yadav has also been the leading character in more serious films including ''
Main Madhuri Dixit Banna Chahti Hoon
''Main Madhuri Dixit Banna Chahti Hoon'' () is a 2003 Indian Hindi-language comedy-drama film directed by Chandan Arora and produced by Ram Gopal Varma. The story follows a poor uneducated woman (Antara Mali) who is a huge fan of famous Bollywoo ...
'', ''Ladies Tailor'', ''
Rama Rama Kya Hai Drama'', ''
Hello! Hum Lallan Bol Rahe Hain
''Hello! Hum Lallan Bol Rahe Hain'' () is a Bollywood film starring Rajpal Yadav and Preeti Mehra in the lead roles. Produced by Nazim Rizvi and directed by Dileep Shukla, it was released under the banner of Emaar Film International Unit and Whi ...
'', ''
Kushti
The ''kushti'' () also known as kosti, kusti and kustig is the sacred girdle worn by invested Zoroastrians around their waists. Along with the sedreh, the kushti is part of the ritual dress of the Zoroastrians.
Origin
The Avestan term for ...
'', ''
Mirch
''Mirch'' () is a 2010 Indian comedy-drama film written and directed by Vinay Shukla. The film featured Konkona Sen Sharma and Raima Sen in pivotal roles. The film began filming in Bikaner, Rajasthan.
According to Shukla, the subject of the fil ...
'', ''
Benny and Babloo'' and ''
Main, Meri Patni Aur Woh''.
For the film ''
Jungle
A jungle is land covered with dense forest and tangled vegetation, usually in tropical climates. Application of the term has varied greatly during the past recent century.
Etymology
The word ''jungle'' originates from the Sanskrit word ''ja ...
'', he won the 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
''Main Madhuri Dixit Banna Chahti Hoon'' () is a 2003 Indian Hindi-language comedy-drama film directed by Chandan Arora and produced by Ram Gopal Varma. The story follows a poor uneducated woman (Antara Mali) who is a huge fan of famous Bollywoo ...
''. Yadav was also given the Janpad Ratna Award.
He made his
Telugu language
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debut in 2015 with ''
Kick 2
''Kick 2'' is a 2015 Indian Telugu-language action comedy film directed by Surender Reddy from a story written by Vakkantham Vamsi. It is produced by Nandamuri Kalyan Ram under the banner of N.T.R. Arts. A sequel to the 2009 film ''Kick,'' the f ...
'', and played the main
antagonist
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Etymology
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in controversial filmmaker
Faisal Saif
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's
multilingual
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film ''
Amma''.
Personal life
Yadav married his first wife in 1992. After the birth of their first child, she died due to certain complications. He then went on to marry for a second time in 2003 after establishing himself in the industry. He has two daughters.
Yadav was given a 10-day imprisonment in 2013 for filing a false affidavit in court. He spent four days in jail from 3 December 2013 until 6 December 2013 after which a division bench of the High Court suspended the sentence on his appeal. He was sentenced to 3 months in civil prison for non repayment of loan which he took in 2010 for his directorial debut by the Delhi High Court on 30 November 2018. He was immediately taken into custody by the Delhi Police. Subsequently, in November 2018, Delhi High Court issued a three-month prison sentence.
Filmography
Films
Television
Dubbing roles
Awards and nominations
;
Filmfare Awards
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;
International Indian Film Academy Awards
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;
Apsara Awards
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;
Screen Awards
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;
Zee Cine Awards
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They were first held in Mumbai until 2004, when the ZCA went internat ...
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1971 births
Living people
Bharatendu Academy of Dramatic Arts alumni
Male actors in Marathi cinema
Male actors in Hindi cinema
Indian male comedians
National School of Drama alumni
Screen Awards winners
People from Shahjahanpur