Rajpal Yadav Age, Wiki and Bio

Rajpal Yadav

Quick Info

ProfessionComedian, Actor, Film Director, Screenwriter
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth16/03/1971
Age53 years
BirthplaceVillage Kundra, Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh

Bio/Wiki

Full nameRajpal Naurang Yadav
NicknameLalla

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 3"
Eye ColorBrown
Hair ColorBlack (dyed Brown)

Educational Qualification(s)

School(s)
  • A primary school in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh (up to class 5)
  • Sardar Patel Hindu Intercollege, Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh
College/UniversitySwami Shukdevanand Post Graduate College, Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh
Educational QualificationGraduation in Political Science and Hindi Literature

Personal Life

Date of Birth16/03/1971
Age52 Years
BirthplaceVillage Kundra, Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh
Zodiac signPisces
NationalityIndian
HometownVillage Kundra, Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Affairs/GirlfriendsRadha Yadav
Marriage Date
First MarriageYear, 1991
Second Marriage10/06/2003

Family

FatherNavrang Singh Yadav (farmer)
MotherGodavari Yadav
Siblings
Brother(s)
  • Shripal Yadav
  • Chandrapal Yadav
  • Indrapal Yadav
  • Rajesh Yadav
  • Satyapal Yadav
Spouse
First WifeKaruna Yadav (died due to post pregnancy complications)
Second WifeRadha Yadav
Children
Daughter(s)
  • Jyoti (from his first wife)
  • Harshita and Rehanshi (from his second wife)

Career

Debut
TV (Hindi; As an actor)Mungeri Ke Bhai Naurangilal (1997) as Naurangilal, aired on DD National
Film (Hindi; As an actor)Dil Kya Kare (1999) as school watchman
Film (Marathi; As an actor)Chasme Bahadur (2007) as owner of a beer shop
Film (Punjabi; As an actor)Ronde Saare Vyah Picho (2013) as Chunnu Singh Dhillon
Film (English; As an actor)Bhopal: A Prayer for Rain (2014) as Dilip
Film (Avadhi; As an actor)Bhagya Na Jaane Koi (2016) as Madhav
Film (Bengali; As an actor)Shrestha Bangali (2017) in a supporting role
Film (Hindi; As a producer)Ata Pata Laapata (2012)
Awards & Honours
  • 2001: Won Screen Award for Best Actor in a Negative Role for Jungle
  • 2003: Received Yash Bharati Award for the film Main Madhuri Dixit Banna Chahti Hoon
  • 2004: Nominated for International Indian Film Academy Award for Best Performance in a Comic Role for Hungama
  • 2004: Nominated for International Indian Film Academy Award for Best Performance in a Comic Role for Kal Ho Naa Ho
  • 2005: Nominated for Screen Award for Best Comedian for Mujhse Shaadi Karogi
  • 2006: Nominated for Screen Award for Best Comedian for Main, Meri Patni Aur Woh
  • 2006: Received Janpad Ratna Award
  • 2006: Nominated for Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Comic Role for Waqt: The Race Against Time
  • 2008: Nominated for Screen Award for Best Comedian for Krazzy 4
  • 2008: Nominated for Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Comic Role for Bhool Bhulaiyaa
  • 2009: Nominated for Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Comic Role for Bhoothnath
  • 2022: Nominated for Honorary doctorate degree (PhD in Arts) by the International Open University of Humanity Health Science and Peace (IOUHHSP), America

Favourites

Actor(s)
  • Amitabh Bachchan
  • Mehmood
  • Charlie Chaplin
Film(s)
  • Sholay (1975)
  • Andaz Apna Apna (1994)

Style Quotient

Car Collection
  • BMW 5 Series
  • Honda Accord
Money Factor
Salary/Income
  • Rs 30 lakh (monthly income)
  • Rs 4 crore (annual income)
  • Rs 1-2 crore per film
  • Rs 1 crore for a brand endorsement
Assets/PropertiesHe owns a property of Rs 50 crore.

Some Lesser Known Facts

Rajpal Yadav is a versatile Indian entertainer known for his comedic roles in Hindi cinema.
He comes from a Hindu background.
Growing up, he often received reprimands from his father due to his mischievous behavior.
He underwent a two-year training program at Ordnance Clothing Factory in Uttar Pradesh.
Despite his parents' wish for him to pursue medicine, Rajpal shifted to arts during college to pursue acting.
After graduation, he joined the Coronation Art Theatre in Shahjahanpur.
He was accepted into the prestigious National School of Drama in New Delhi for a three-year acting course.
His career began with television shows, leading him to audition for movies.
His breakthrough as a comedian came with the 2003 film 'Hungama'.
Rajpal Yadav has showcased his talent in Hindi, Marathi, and Punjabi cinema.
He briefly dabbled in politics by founding the 'Sarva Sambhav Party (SSP)' before exiting the field.
In his free time, he enjoys cooking, gaming, and spending quality time with his family.
Rajpal Yadav harbors a fear of dogs and snakes.
In 2021, he officially altered his name to include his father's name as a middle name.
His presence has graced numerous magazine covers over the years.