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Rajpal Yadav Biography

Rajpal Naurang Yadav, popularly known as Rajpal Yadav, is a well-known Indian actor and comedian who has made a strong mark in Bollywood through his natural comic timing and expressive performances. Coming from a small village in Uttar Pradesh, he built his career through theatre and hard work.

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Full Name	Rajpal Naurang Yadav
Nickname	Lalla
Profession	Actor, Comedian, Director
Date of Birth	16 March 1971
Age (2025)	54 Years
Birthplace	Kundra Village, Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh
Height	5’3″ (161 cm)
Education	Graduation in Political Science & Hindi Literature
Marital Status	Married
Wife	Radha Rajpal Yadav
Children	Three Daughters

Personal Life

Rajpal Yadav’s personal life has been as emotional and intense as some of the stories portrayed in his films. He was first married to Karuna Yadav, but tragically, she passed away due to complications after childbirth. This heartbreaking incident deeply affected him and became one of the most difficult phases of his life.

In 2003, Rajpal married Radha Yadav, whom he met in Canada. Radha, who is younger than him, has been a strong source of support and stability in his life. Together, they have built a close-knit family. Rajpal has three daughters — Jyoti (from his first marriage), and Harshita and Rehanshi (from his marriage with Radha).

Struggles & Controversies

Like many artists, Rajpal has faced his share of professional and financial challenges. He launched his own production company, but when his film did not perform well at the box office, he suffered significant financial losses. Due to unpaid loans, he became involved in legal disputes and even had to spend time in jail.

Despite these setbacks, Rajpal has consistently maintained a positive outlook. He has often expressed that he believes in focusing on his work and letting time heal and resolve difficulties.

Beyond Comedy

Although widely known for his comic timing, Rajpal Yadav has proven that he is much more than a comedy actor. He has delivered powerful performances in serious and emotionally driven films such as Main Madhuri Dixit Banna Chahti Hoon and Ardh. He believes that a true actor should explore different genres and continuously challenge himself with diverse roles.

Career Overview

Rajpal Yadav began his career with television and later entered Bollywood with small roles. He gained recognition with the film ‘Jungle’ (2000) and later became popular for comedy roles in films like Hungama, Kal Ho Naa Ho, Mujhse Shaadi Karogi, Garam Masala, Bhagam Bhag, and Bhool Bhulaiyaa.

Legal & Financial Challenges

Rajpal Yadav faced legal issues related to loan repayment after producing the film ‘Ata Pata Laapata’. The financial setback led to court proceedings. However, he has publicly stated that he prefers to focus on his work and move forward positively.