Rajpal Yadav is an Indian actor who is known for his eccentric comedy and villainous roles.He belongs to the Shahjahanpur district of Uttar Pradesh.He has a fan base in India and throughout the world.
He was born and raised in a village called Kudra in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh. As a child he loved to participate in Nautanki, a traditional form of folk drama. He completed the degree of Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Shahjhanpur and got admission in Lucknow’s Bhartendu Natya Academy (B.N.A).He remained there from 1992-94. He then joined Delhi’s Rashtriya Natya Vidyalaya which he graduated from in 1997.
He then went to Mumbai, where he was introduced to Ram Gopal Varma by Anurag Kashyap. He was given a small role in Shool by RGV in which he impressed. His main grab was in Jungle in which he played a villain and earning him two awards.
He had a hit with Main Madhuri Dixit Bana Chahti hoon. He made guest appearances in Kal Ho Na Ho and Love in Nepal.
He has portrayed a number of comic roles in films such as Hungama. Malamaal Weekly, Garam Masala, Waqt: The Race Against Time and Ek aur Ek Gyaara.
After a start in 1999 as a watchman in Dil Kya Kare, Rajpal Yadav was seen as Iqbal Chamdi in Madhur Bhandarkar’s Chandni Bar (2001) and in Ram Gopal Varma’s Road (2002) and Company (2002).
In the comedy Hungama (2003), he played the role of Raja and in Mein Madhuri Dixit Banna Chahti Hoon he was cast opposite Antara Mali as her friend who marries her and tries to help her realize her dream of being an actress.
2005 to 2009 Yadav’s presence was noted in releases like Paheli (2005), Apna Sapna Money, Money (2006), Chup Chup Ke (2006), Malamaal Weekly (2006), Partner (2007) and God Tussi Great Ho (2008). He wrote and starred in Mein, Mere Patni Aur Woh (2005).
In 2009 he appeared in Priyadarshan’s Billu, Do Not Disturb, Hello Darling and Banda Yeh Bindaas Hai.
Films Done By Rajpal Yadav
- 1999 Dil Kya Kare School’s Watchman
- 2000 Jungle Sippa (Terrorist) Screen award for Best Performance in a Negative Role
- 2001 Pyaar Tune Kya Kiya Rampal Yadav / Chhota Vakeel
- 2001 Chandni Bar Iqbal Chamdi
- 2001 Yeh Zindagi Ka Safar Dada
- 2002 Koi Mere Dil Se Poochhe Raj Naidu
- 2002 Tumko Na Bhool Paayenge Lallan
- 2002 Company Joseph
- 2002 Lal Salaam Dhattu
- 2002 Hum Kisise Kum Nahin Thief at the parking lot
- 2002 Maine Dil Tujhko Diya Munna (Bhaijaan’s Henchman)
- 2002 Chor Machaaye Shor Johnny
- 2002 Road Bhanwar Singh
- 2002 Maseeha
- 2003 Ek Aur Ek Gyarah Chhotu
- 2004 Dil Bechara Pyaar Ka Maara Tunda Bhai
- 2004 Love in Nepal Bunty Guide
- 2004 Insaaf: The Justice Kailu
- 2004 Aan: Men at Work Apte
- 2004 Garv: Pride and Honour 555 (Informer)
- 2004 Mujhse Shaadi Karogi Raj Purohit / Paul
- 2004 Taarzan: The Wonder Car Havaldar Sitaram
- 2004 Shart: The Challenge Bhootnath
- 2004 Vaastu Shastra Raajpal
- 2005 Waqt: The Race Against Time Laxman Nominated – Filmfare Best Comedian Award
- 2005 James Tony
- 2005 Main, Meri Patni Aur Woh Mithilesh Shukla
- 2005 Garam Masala Babban
- 2005 Shaadi No. 1 Purohit
- 2006 Apna Sapna Money Money Matha Prasad
- 2007 Anwar Gopinath
- 2008 Kahaani Gudiya Ki True Story of a Woman Feroz
- 2008 Bhoothnath Anthony
- 2008 Rama Rama Kya Hai Drama Santosh
- 2008 Krazzy 4 Gangadhar
- 2008 Hastey Hastey Follow Your Heart Sunny Malhotra
- 2008 Mere Baap Pehle Aap Manu
- 2008 Yeh Mera IndiaY.M.I Bhola Paswan
- 2008 God Tussi Great Ho Rangeela – Lottery Stall Owner
- 2008 C Kkompany Lambodhar Jha
- 2008 Chamku Hussain
- 2008 Jumbo Dildaar Voice only
- 2009 Daddy Cool Andrew
- 2009 Chal Chala Chal Sunder
- 2009 Billu Jhallan Kumar
- 2009 Ek Se Bure Do Tony
- 2009 Kal Kissne Dekha Jailor
- 2009 Do Knot Disturb Mangu
- 2009 De Dana Dan Dagdu and Bell Boy
- 2009 Bolo Raam Aatmaa Raam
- 2010 Hello! Hum Lallan Bol Rahe Hain Lallan
- 2010 Rann Anand Prakash Trivedi (reporter)
- 2010 Kushti Chander Singh (post master)
- 2010 Khatta Meetha Rangila
- 2010 Mirch Kashi
- 2010 Benny and Babloo Babloo Charan Lathi
- 2010 Action Replayy Bhikhu
- 2011 Masti Express Raju
- 2011 Satrangee Parachute Parimal Babu
- 2011 Bin Bulaye Baraati Murari
- 2011 Rada Rox Marathi film
- 2011 Be Careful Sachidanand Brijmohan Pandit
- 2012 Ata Pata Lapata Manav Chaturvedi
- 2012 Kamaal Dhamaal Malamaal
- 2013 Zindagi 50-50 Lele
- 2013 Janta V/S Janardan – Bechara Aam Aadmi
- 2013 Policegiri
- 2013 Rangrezz
- 2013 D-Day Himself In song “Duma Dum”
- 2013 Ronde Saare Vyah Picho Chunnu Singh Dhillon Punjabi Debut
- 2013 Krrish 3 Sharma
- 2014 Main Tera Hero Peter
- 2014 Bhopal: A Prayer for Rain Dilip First Hollywood movie
- 2014 Thoda Lutf Thoda Ishq Ghungroo
- 2015 Kick 2 Dunna Telugu film
- 2015 Baankey Ki Crazy Baraat Baankey
- 2015 Amma Radhe Krishna Yadav
- 2015 Dagdabaichi Chal Marathi movie
- 2015 Welcome Back The Tailor
- 2015 Bumper Draw Farooq Hindi movie
- 2016 Fire Fighter
- 2016 Bhagya Na Jaane Koi Madhav Avadhi film
- 2016 Pirate Director: Priyadarshan
- 2017 Judwaa 2 Nandu
- 2017 Shrestha Bangali Bengali film
- 2017 Babuji Ek Ticket Bambai
- 2018 Shraap 3D
- 2018 Tishnagi
- 2018 Shaadi Teri Bajayenge Hum Band Selfie Don
- 2019 Chandigarh Amritsar Chandigarh Ricksaw Driver
- 2020 Coolie No. 1 Babbal Yamchandani Filming
- 2020 Hungama 2 Filming
Television Done By Rajpal Yadav
- 1992 Svapnavāsavadattam Vidūṣaka (comedian) Sanskrit serial on Doordarshan
Dubbing Roles Done By Rajpal Yadav
- Sivaji: The Boss for Vivek’s character