Rajpal Naurang Yadav (born March 16, 1971) is an Indian actor and comedian. His breakthrough came in Ram Gopal Varma's Jungle (2000), in which he played a negative role. Yadav has gained widespread recognition for his slapstick comic performances over the years and has been nominated for several awards such as Filmfare and Screen Awards.[1]
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 Yadav in 2016 | |
| Born | Rajpal Naurang Yadav 16 March 1971 Kundra, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Alma mater | National School of Drama |
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| Years active | 1999–present |
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| Children | 3 |
Some of his most notable works include Ek Aur Ek Gyarah (2003), Mujhse Shaadi Karogi (both 2004), Waqt: The Race Against Time (2005), Phir Hera Pheri (2006), Partner (2007), Bhoothnath, Krazzy 4 (both 2008), Krrish 3 (2013), Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 (2022) and the Priyadarshan films such as Hungama (2003), Garam Masala , Malamaal Weekly (both 2005), Chup Chup Ke, Bhagam Bhag (both 2006), Dhol (2007), Bhool Bhulaiyaa (2008), De Dana Dan (2009) and Khatta Meetha (2010).
He has starred in leading roles and serious characters including Main Madhuri Dixit Banna Chahti Hoon (2003), Main, Meri Patni Aur Woh (2005), Rama Rama Kya Hai Drama (2008), Kushti (2010) and Ardh (2022).
Career
editYadav acted in the DD National's television serial Mungeri Ke Bhai Naurangilal. This was the sequel to Mungerilal Ke Haseen Sapne.[2] His first film was Shool (1999), in which he played the role of a coolie.[3]
Although Yadav found success in negative roles, he preferred comic roles, as in Pyaar Tune Kya Kiya, and he went on to become a prolific comic enthusiast in Hindi films. His films include Hungama, Waqt: The Race Against Time, Chup Chup Ke, Garam Masala, Phir Hera Pheri and Dhol.
Yadav has also been the leading character in more serious films including Main Madhuri Dixit Banna Chahti Hoon, Ladies Tailor, Rama Rama Kya Hai Drama, Hello! Hum Lallan Bol Rahe Hain, Kushti, Mirch, Benny and Babloo and Main, Meri Patni Aur Woh.[4][5]
For the film Jungle, 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. Yadav was also given the Janpad Ratna Award.[6]
He made his Telugu language debut in 2015 with Kick 2, and also played a role in multilingual film Amma.[7]
He had also worked as lead against Anjali Sharma in psychological drama titled 'Son' directed and produced by Paul Rupesh.[8][9]
Personal life
editYadav took acting training from National School of Drama. 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.[10][11]
Controversies
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.[12] Subsequently, in November 2018, Delhi High Court issued a three-month prison sentence.for which it has really affected his career[13]
Filmography
editFilms
edit| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Dil Kya Kare | School's Watchman | |
| Mast | Peon | ||
| Shool | Coolie | ||
| 2000 | Jungle | Sippa | |
| 2001 | Pyaar Tune Kya Kiya | Rampal Yadav / Chhota Vakeel | |
| Chandni Bar | Iqbal Chamdi | ||
| Yeh Zindagi Ka Safar | Dada | ||
| 2002 | Koi Mere Dil Se Poochhe | Raj Naidu | |
| Tumko Na Bhool Paayenge | Lallan | ||
| Company | Joseph | ||
| Lal Salaam | Dhattu | ||
| Hum Kisise Kum Nahin | Thief At The Parking Lot | ||
| Maine Dil Tujhko Diya | Munna (Bhaijaan's Henchman) | ||
| Chor Machaaye Shor | Johnny | ||
| Road | Bhanwar Singh | ||
| Maseeha | |||
| 2003 | Ek Aur Ek Gyarah | Chhotu | |
| The Hero: Love Story of a Spy | Dorji | ||
| Haasil | Chhutku | ||
| Darna Mana Hai | Apple Vendor | Story segment: Apples | |
| Hungama | Raja | ||
| Main Madhuri Dixit Banna Chahti Hoon | Rajeshwar Singh (Raja) | ||
| Kal Ho Naa Ho | Guru | ||
| 2004 | Dil Bechara Pyaar Ka Maara | Tunda Bhai | |
| Love in Nepal | Bunty Guide | ||
| Insaaf: The Justice | Kailu | ||
| Aan: Men at Work | Apte | ||
| Garv: Pride and Honour | Informer 555 | Cameo appearance | |
| Mujhse Shaadi Karogi | Raj Purohit / Paul | ||
| Taarzan: The Wonder Car | Havaldar Sitaram | ||
| Shart: The Challenge | Bhootnath | ||
| Vaastu Shastra | Raajpal | ||
| Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose: The Forgotten Hero | Bhagat Ram Talwar | ||
| 2005 | Waqt: The Race Against Time | Laxman | |
| Kyaa Kool Hai Hum | Uma Shankar Tripathi | ||
| D | Dance Artist | ||
| Paheli | Bhoja | ||
| Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya? | Thapa | ||
| Bye Bye Miss Goodnight | Rajesh | ||
| James | Tony | ||
| Main, Meri Patni Aur Woh | Mithilesh Shukla | ||
| Garam Masala | Babban | ||
| Shaadi No. 1 | Mr.Y | ||
| 2006 | Apna Sapna Money Money | Matha Prasad | |
| Love in Japan | Chakra D. Dhari | ||
| Malamaal Weekly | Bajbahadur a.k.a. Bajey | ||
| Shaadi Se Pehle | 'Shayar' Kanpuri | ||
| Darna Zaroori Hai | Insurance Agent Prabhakar Pandit | Story segment: Accidents are Never Predicted | |
| Phir Hera Pheri | Pappu (Anjali's brother) | ||
| Chup Chup Ke | Bandya | ||
| Ladies Tailor | Chander | ||
| Baabul | Balraj's Chauffeur | ||
| Bhagam Bhag | Gulab Singh 'Gullu' Lakhan Singh Haryanewale | ||
| 2007 | Anwar | Gopinath | |
| Chasme Bahadur | Owner of Beer Shop | Marathi film | |
| Undertrial | Sagar Hussain | [14] | |
| Partner | Chhota Don | ||
| Ram Gopal Varma Ki Aag | Rambha Bhai | ||
| Dhol | Marthand 'Maru' Dhamdere | ||
| Go | Jagtap Tiwari | ||
| Bhool Bhulaiyaa | Chhote Pandit / Lal Hanuman | ||
| 2008 | Kahaani Gudiya Ki True Story of a Woman | Feroz | |
| Bhoothnath | Anthony | ||
| Rama Rama Kya Hai Drama | Santosh | ||
| Krazzy 4 | Gangadhar | ||
| Hastey Hastey Follow Your Heart | Sunny Malhotra | ||
| Mere Baap Pehle Aap | Manu | ||
| Yeh Mera India | Bhola Paswan | ||
| God Tussi Great Ho | Rangeela – Lottery Stall Owner | ||
| C Kkompany | Lambodhar Jha | ||
| Chamku | Hussain | ||
| Jumbo | Dildaar | Animated film Voice only | |
| 2009 | Daddy Cool | Andrew | |
| Chal Chala Chal | Sunder | ||
| Billu | Jhallan Kumar | ||
| Ek Se Bure Do | Tony | ||
| Kal Kissne Dekha | Jailor | ||
| Do Knot Disturb | Mangu | ||
| De Dana Dan | Dagdu and Bell Boy | ||
| Bolo Raam | Aatmaa Raam | ||
| 2010 | Hello! Hum Lallan Bol Rahe Hain | Lallan | |
| Rann | Anand Prakash Trivedi | ||
| Kushti | Chander Singh | ||
| Khatta Meetha | Rangila | ||
| Mirch | Kashi | ||
| Benny and Babloo | Babloo Charan Lathi | ||
| Action Replayy | Bhikhu | ||
| Toofan | Raju | ||
| Tumse Milkar | Kutty | ||
| 2011 | Masti Express | Raju | |
| Satrangee Parachute | Parimal Babu | ||
| Bin Bulaye Baraati | Murari | ||
| Rada Rox | Marathi film | ||
| Be Careful | Sachidanand Brijmohan Pandit | ||
| 2012 | Ata Pata Lapata | Manav Chaturvedi | |
| Kamaal Dhamaal Malamaal | |||
| 2013 | Zindagi 50-50 | Lele | |
| Janta V/S Janardan – Bechara Aam Aadmi | |||
| Policegiri | Tutu | ||
| Rangrezz | |||
| D-Day | Himself | In song "Duma Dum" | |
| Ronde Saare Vyah Picho | Chunnu Singh Dhillon | Punjabi film | |
| Krrish 3 | Sharma | ||
| 2014 | Main Tera Hero | Peter | |
| Bhopal: A Prayer for Rain | Dilip | ||
| Thoda Lutf Thoda Ishq | Ghungroo | ||
| 2015 | Kick 2 | Dunna | Telugu film |
| Baankey Ki Crazy Baraat | Baankey | ||
| Amma | Radhe Krishna Yadav | Unreleased | |
| Dagdabaichi Chal | Marathi Film | ||
| Dirty Politics | Banna Ram | ||
| Bumper Draw | Farooq | ||
| Welcome Back | The Tailor | ||
| 2016 | Fire Fighter | ||
| Bhagya Na Jaane Koi | Madhav | Avadhi film | |
| Pirate | Director: Priyadarshan | ||
| 2017 | Judwaa 2 | Nandu | |
| Shrestha Bangali | Bengali film | ||
| Babuji Ek Ticket Bambai | |||
| 2018 | Shraap 3D | ||
| Tishnagi | |||
| Love Training | Bhikhari | ||
| Shaadi Teri Bajayenge Hum Band[15] | Selfie Don | ||
| 2019 | Chandigarh Amritsar Chandigarh | Rickshaw Driver | Punjabi Film |
| 2020 | Coolie No. 1 | Mama | Released on Amazon Prime Video |
| 2021 | Hello Charlie | Forest Ranger | |
| Hungama 2 | Popat Jamal / Raja Dhatingarh Dhingra | Released on Disney+ Hotstar | |
| Time to Dance | Sada | ||
| Bhoot Police | Goggal Baba | Released on Disney+ Hotstar | |
| 2022 | Cinemaa Zindabad | Shyam Kapoor | MX Player film |
| Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 | Chhote Pandit | Sequel of Bhool Bhulaiyaa | |
| Dangerous | |||
| Ladki: Dragon Girl | |||
| Thai Massage | Jugnu Bhaiya | ||
| 2023 | Gunchakkar | Baba Fanse | Short film on Amazon miniTV |
| Hume Toh Loot Liya | Ram | MX Player film | |
| Shehzada | Inspector Satish Yadav | Remake of Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo | |
| Kathal | Patrakar Anuj | Netflix film | |
| Satyaprem Ki Katha | Doodhiya | ||
| Non Stop Dhamaal | Raju Bhangarwala | ||
| Dream Girl 2 | Shoukiya | ||
| Apurva | Jugnu | ||
| 2024 | Kaam Chalu Hai | ||
| Luv Ki Arrange Marriage | [16] | ||
| Chandu Champion | [17] | ||
| Pad Gaye Pange | |||
| Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 | |||
| Vanvaas | |||
| Baby John † | [18] | ||
| 2025 | Welcome To The Jungle † | ||
| TBA | Aankh Micholi 2 † | [citation needed] |
Web series
edit| ‡ | Denotes Web series that have not yet been released |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Pop Kaun? | Sultan Qureshi | [19] |
Television
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Mungeri Ke Bhai Naurangilal | ||
| 1992 | Svapnavāsavadattam | Vidūṣaka (comedian) | Sanskrit serial on Doordarshan[20] |
Dubbing roles
edit| Film title | Actor | Character | Dub Language | Original Language | Original Year Release | Dub Year Release | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sivaji: The Boss | Vivek † | Arivu | Hindi | Tamil | 2007 | 2010 |
Awards and nominations
edit| Year | Award | Category | Role | Film | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Filmfare Awards | Best Performance in a Comic Role | Laxman, Servant | Waqt: The Race Against Time (2005) | Nominated | [21] |
| 2004 | IIFA Awards | Best Performance in a Comic Role | Raja (Tulsidas Khan) | Hungama (2003) | Nominated | |
| 2004 | Guru | Kal Ho Naa Ho (2003) | Nominated | |||
| 2008 | Lal Hanuman Natwar a.k.a. Chhote Pandit | Bhool Bhulaiyaa (2007) | Nominated | |||
| 2009 | Anthony | Bhoothnath (2008) | Nominated | |||
| 2001 | Screen Awards | Best Actor in a Negative Role | Sippa | Jungle (2000) | Won | |
| 2005 | Best Comedian | Raj Purohit Jyotshi | Mujhse Shaadi Karogi (2004) | Nominated | ||
| 2006 | Mithilesh 'Chhotey Babu' Shukla | Main, Meri Patni Aur Woh (2005) | Nominated | |||
| 2008 | Gangadhar | Krazzy 4 | Nominated | |||
| 2016 | Best Ensemble Cast | Tailor | Welcome Back (2015) | Nominated | ||
| 2004 | Zee Cine Awards | Best Actor in a Supporting Role | Raja | Main Madhuri Dixit Banna Chahti Hoon (2003) | Nominated | |
| 2006 | Best Actor in a Comic Role | Mithilesh 'Chhotey Babu' Shukla | Main, Meri Patni Aur Woh (2005) | Nominated | ||
| 2009 | Apsara Awards | Anthony | Bhoothnath (2008) | Nominated | ||
| 2006 | Bollywood Awards | Best Comic Actor | Mithilesh 'Chhotey Babu' Shukla | Main, Meri Patni Aur Woh (2005) | Nominated | |
| 2001 | Sansui Viewer's Choice Awards | Best Actor in a Negative Role | Sippa | Jungle (2000) | Won | |
| 2004 | Best Comic Actor | Raja | Main Madhuri Dixit Banna Chahti Hoon (2003) | Nominated | ||
| 2000 | People's Choice Awards, India | Best Actor in a Negative Role | Sippa | Jungle (2000) | Nominated | |
| 2001 | Best Comic Performance | Rampal Yadav / Chhota Vakeel | Pyaar Tune Kya Kiya...(2001) | Nominated | ||
| 2007 | Star Gold Comedy Honors | Performer with Comic Excellence | -- | -- | Won | |
| 2004 | Pogo Amazing Kids Awards | Most Amazing Comedian | Raja (Tulsidas Khan) | Hungama (2003) | Nominated | |
| 2005 | Laxman, Servant | Waqt: The Race Against Time (2005) | Won | |||
| 2023 | News18 REEL Movie Award | Best Performance in a Comic Role | Chhote Pandit | Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2(2022) | Nominated | |
| 2023 | Golden Glory Awards | Comedy Actor of the Decade | -- | -- | Won |
References
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The first film I signed was Shool where Anurag Kashyap, who was the writer-assistant, recommended me. Ram Gopal Varma was its producer. The film was to be shot in Bihar. They needed 4-5 new actors for small character roles. I went to their office to meet them. I met all of them for the first time during Shool, and I was cast for one of the roles, which was of a coolie.
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External links
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- Rajpal Yadav at AllMovie
- Rajpal Yadav at AlloCiné (in French)
- Rajpal Yadav at the British Film Institute[better source needed]
- Rajpal Yadav at Bollywood Hungama
- Rajpal Yadav at IMDb
- Rajpal Yadav at Metacritic
- Rajpal Yadav at PORT.hu (in Hungarian)
- Rajpal Yadav at Rotten Tomatoes
- Rajpal Yadav at the TCM Movie Database
