Rajpal Yadav (Indian Comedian) Age, Biography, Family

Quick Info

Profession	Comedian, Actor, Film Director, Screenwriter
Nationality	Indian
Date of Birth	16/03/1971
Age	55 years
Birthplace	Village Kundra, Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh

Latest News about Rajpal Yadav

05/02/2026

Rajpal Yadav surrendered to Tihar Jail after the Delhi High Court ordered him to begin serving a six-month sentence in long-running cheque bounce cases. The case is tied to unpaid dues and loan-related disputes connected to his production venture Ata Pata Laapata and had been pending for years.

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Bio/Wiki

Full name	Rajpal Naurang Yadav
Nickname	Lalla

Physical Stats & More

Height	5' 3"
Eye Color	Brown
Hair Color	Black (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/University	Swami Shukdevanand Post Graduate College, Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh
Educational Qualification	Graduation in Political Science and Hindi Literature

Relationships & More

Marital Status

Married

Affairs/Girlfriends

Radha Yadav

Marriage Date

First Marriage	Year, 1991
Second Marriage	10/06/2003

Family

Father	Navrang Singh Yadav (farmer)
Mother	Godavari Yadav
Siblings	Shripal Yadav Chandrapal Yadav Indrapal Yadav Rajesh Yadav Satyapal Yadav
Spouse	Karuna Yadav (died due to post pregnancy complications) Radha Yadav
Children	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
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/Properties	He owns a property of Rs 50 crore.

Some Lesser Known Facts

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

Rajpal Yadav Comedian, Actor, Film Director, Screenwriter Indian Village Kundra, Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh