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Rajpal Yadav
Rajpal Yadav is an Indian actor. He gained popularity for his eccentric comedy. This extremely talented actor is now indispensable for Indian Film Industry.

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Rajpal Yadav, Indian ActorRajpal Yadav is an Indian film actor, brilliant with his comic roles and witty remarks in Hindi cinema. He is known for his eccentric comedy and villainous roles. He was born in the small town of Kundra, located in Shahjahanpur district and has acquired a good fan base in India with the passing years. He played the leading role and wrote the screenplay for the film "Main, Meri Patni Aur Woh" in 2005. This film got him positive reviews and a higher status than just a comedian. He also got critical acclaim for his comic roles in movies like "Hungama", "Malamaal Weekly", "Waqt: The Race Against Time" and "Chup Chup Ke".

Earlier Life of Rajpal Yadav
Rajpal Yadav was born and brought up in a small village called Kundra in Uttar Pradesh, where he received his primary education. As a child he had a passion for Nautanki, a traditional form of folk drama. In Shahjahanpur, he completed the degree of Bachelor of Arts (BA) and got admission Bhartendu Natya Academy (B.N.A) in Lucknow. He was associated with Shahjahanpur theatre and performed in several plays there before going to Lucknow. He stayed in Lucknow district from 1992 to 1994. He then took admission in Delhi`s National School of Drama and completed his graduation in the year 1997.

Career Life of Rajpal Yadav
After completing his graduation, 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 Ram Gopal Varma in which he was impressive. He acted in the Doordarshan`s television serial "Mungeri ke bhai Naurangilal" as the main protagonist. This was sequel to a similar television program on Doordarshan, "Mungerilal Ke Haseen Sapne". In the movie "Jungle" he played the character of a villain and it won him two awards. He had a hit with the film "Main Madhuri Dixit Banna Chahti Hoon" and made guest appearances in "Kal Ho Na Ho" and "Love in Nepal". 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 comedian in Hindi films. Rajpal Yadav regularly does lot of Theatre and Stage Shows worldwide. The 2008 tour of Australia and Fiji was a huge success in the life of Rajpal Yadav.

Filmography of Rajpal Yadav

•"Dil Kya Kare", "Mast", "Shool" (1999)
•"Jungle" (2000)
•"Chandni Bar", "Pyaar Tune Kya Kiya", "Yeh Zindagi Ka Safar" (2001)
•"Maine Dil Tujhko Diya", "Road", "Company", "Tumko Na Bhool Paayenge", "Koi Mere Dil Se Poochhe", "Lal Salaam", "Hum Kisise Kum Hai", "Chor Machaye Shor", "Maseeha" (2002)
•"Ek Aur Ek Ghyara", "Kal Ho Naa Ho", "Hungama", "Darna Mana Hai", "The Hero: Love Story of a Spy", "Haasil", "Main Madhuri Dixit Banna Chahti Hoon" (2003)
•"Mujhse Shaadi Karogi", "Dil Bechara Pyaar Ka Maara", "Love in Nepal", "Vaastu Shastra", "Insaaf: The Justice", "Aan: Men at Work", "Garv: Pride and Honour", "Taarzan: The Wonder Car", "Shart: The Challenge" (2004)
•"Shaadi No. 1", "Garam Masala", "Main, Meri Patni Aur Who", `Maine Pyar Kyun Kiya", "Paheli", "D", "Bye Bye Miss Goodnight", "James", "Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose: The Forgotten Hero", `Kyaa Kool Hai Hum`, "Waqt: The Race Against Time" (2005)
•"Baabul", "Apna Sapna Money Money", "Chup Chup Ke", "Phir Hera Pheri", "Ladies Tailor", "Darna Zaroori Hai", "Love in Japan", "Shaadi Se Pehle", "Malamaal Weekly" (2006)
•"Ram Gopal Varma Ki Aag", "Bhool Bhulaiya", "Dhol", "Partner", "Bhagam Bhag", "Benaam", "Chashme Baddoor", "Anwar", "Undertrial", "Go" (2007)
•"Kushti", "Chamku", "Billo Barber", "C Kkompany", "Money Hai To Honey Hai", "Mere Baap Pehle Aap", "Rama Rama Kya Hai Dramaaa", "Hastey Hastey", "Bhoothnath", "Krazzy 4", "God Tussi Great Ho", "Jumba", "Yeh Mera India", "Kahaani Gudiya Ki" (2008)
•"Chandni Chowk To China", "Daddy Cool", "Chal Chala Chal", "Billu", "Ek Se Bure Do", "Kal Kisne Dekha", "Do Knot Disturb", "De Dana Dan", "Bolo Raam" (2009)
•"Chhota Don", "Hello! Hum Lallan Bol Rahe Hain", "Rann", "Khatta Meetha", "Mirch", "Benny and Babloo", "Action Replayy" (2010)
•"Masti Express", "Satrangee Parachute", "Bin Bulaye Baraati", "Rada Rox", "Be Careful" (2011)
•"Ata Pata Lapata", "Kamaal Dhamaal Malamaal" (2012)
•"Zindagi 50-50", "Janta v/s Janardan", "Policegiri", "Rangrezz", "D-Day", "Krrish-3" (2013)
•"Main Tera Hero", "Good Bye Dear", "Bhopal - A Prayer for Rain" (2014)


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