Personal Information
- Full Name
- Rajpal Yadav
- Birthplace
- Village Kundra, Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh
- Date of Birth
- March 16, 1971
Physical Statistics
- Height
- 5' 3"
- Eye Color
- Brown
- Hair Color
- Black (dyed Brown)
Education & Qualifications
Highest Degree
Graduation in Political Science and Hindi Literature
Schools
A primary school in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh (up to class 5) Sardar Patel Hindu Intercollege, Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh
Colleges / Universities
Swami Shukdevanand Post Graduate College, Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh
Family & Relationships
- Father
- Navrang Singh Yadav (farmer)
- Mother
- Godavari Yadav
- Spouse / Partner
- Karuna Yadav (died due to post pregnancy complications) Radha Yadav
- Child
- Jyoti (from his first wife) Harshita and Rehanshi (from his second wife)
- Sibling
- Shripal Yadav Chandrapal Yadav Indrapal Yadav Rajesh Yadav Satyapal Yadav
Career Milestones & Awards
Awards & Honors
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 Hu
Favorites & Preferences
Actor
Amitabh Bachchan Mehmood Charlie Chaplin
Film
Sholay (1975) Andaz Apna Apna (1994)
Lesser-Known Facts & Trivia
- 11. Rajpal Yadav is a versatile Indian entertainer known for his comedic roles in Hindi cinema.
- 22. He comes from a Hindu background.
- 33. Growing up, he often received reprimands from his father due to his mischievous behavior.
- 44. He underwent a two-year training program at Ordnance Clothing Factory in Uttar Pradesh.
- 55. Despite his parents' wish for him to pursue medicine, Rajpal shifted to arts during college to pursue acting.
- 66. After graduation, he joined the Coronation Art Theatre in Shahjahanpur.
- 77. He was accepted into the prestigious National School of Drama in New Delhi for a three-year acting course.
- 88. His career began with television shows, leading him to audition for movies.
- 99. His breakthrough as a comedian came with the 2003 film 'Hungama'.
- 1010. Rajpal Yadav has showcased his talent in Hindi, Marathi, and Punjabi cinema.
- 1111. He briefly dabbled in politics by founding the 'Sarva Sambhav Party (SSP)' before exiting the field.
- 1212. In his free time, he enjoys cooking, gaming, and spending quality time with his family.
- 1313. Rajpal Yadav harbors a fear of dogs and snakes.
- 1414. In 2021, he officially altered his name to include his father's name as a middle name.
- 1515. His presence has graced numerous magazine covers over the years.
