Tuesday, January 22, 2008
Biography
Rajpal Yadav is an Indian Actor in Hindi films. He is a talented
character actor who is known for his eccentric comedy and violent
roles. Yadav often works in films produced by Ram Gopal Varma. Films
that brought him recognition are Jungle, Pyaar Tune Kya Kiya, Chandni
Bar, Company, Road, Main Madhuri Dixit Banna Chahti Hoon, Main Meri
Patni Aur Woh and Phir Hera Pheri. He has got acclaim for his comic
roles in movis like Hungama and Malamaal Weekly. He belongs to the
Shahjahanpur district of Uttar pradesh. He has a fan base in India,
Pakistan and throughout the world. He avoids doing mimicry and
imitation roles of other actors. In the movie Ladies Tailor, he had
played the main lead.
Filmography
1. Bhopal: A Prayer for Rain (2008) (in production) .... Dilip
2. Fauj Mein Mauj (2007) (filming)
... aka Fun in the Army (International: English title)
3. My Name Is Anthony Gonsalves (2007) (filming)
4. Hastey Hastey Follow Your Heart! (2007) (post-production) ....
Sunny
5. Breaking News (2007) (completed) .... Migrant
6. Rama Rama Kya Hai Dramaaa (2007)
7. Bhool Bhulaiyaa (2007) .... Chhote Pandit
8. Go (2007) .... Kay Jagtap Tiwari
9. Dhol (2007)
10. Ram Gopal Varma Ki Aag (2007) .... Rambha Bhai
11. Partner (2007) .... Chotta Don
12. Undertrial (2007) .... Sagar Hussain
13. Anwar (2007) .... Gopinath
14. Benaam (2007)
15. Kahani Gudiya Ki (2007) .... Taufiq
16. Bhagam Bhag (2006) .... Ghulam Lakhan 'Gullu' Singh
17. Baabul (2006)
18. Chashme Bahaddar (2006)
19. Ladies Tailor (2006) .... Chander
20. Chup Chup Ke (2006) .... Bandya
21. Phir Hera Pheri (2006) .... Pappu
... aka Hera Pheri 2 (India: Hindi title)
22. Darna Zaroori Hai (2006) .... Insurance Salesman
... aka You Must Be Scared (International: English title)
23. Shaadi Se Pehle (2006) .... 'Shayar' Kanpuri
24. Malamaal Weekly (2006) .... Baj 'Bajey' Bahadur
25. Apna Sapna Money Money (2006) .... Matha Prasad
26. Tom, Dick, and Harry (2006)
27. Shaadi No. 1 (2005) .... Mr. Y
28. Garam Masala (2005) .... Babban
29. Main, Meri Patni Aur Woh (2005) .... Mithilesh Shukla
30. James (2005) .... Tony
31. Bye Bye Miss Goodnight (2005) .... Rajesh
32. Amar Joshi Shahid Ho Gaya (2005) .... Director's assistant
33. Maine Pyar Kyun Kiya? (2005) .... Thapa
34. Paheli (2005) .... Bhoja
... aka The Dilemma (UK: TV title)
... aka The Riddle (International: English title)
35. Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose: The Forgotten Hero (2005) ....
Bhagat Ram Talwar
36. Kyaa Kool Hai Hum (2005) .... Uma Shankar Tripathi
... aka We Are So Cool (International: English title)
37. Waqt: The Race Against Time (2005) .... Laxman
38. Forgotten Showers (2005) .... Madhav
39. Vaastu Shastra (2004) .... Rajpal (mad guy)
40. Shart: The Challenge (2004) .... Bhootnath - Dhabha's brother
41. Taarzan: The Wonder Car (2004) .... Havaldar Sitaram
42. Mujhse Shaadi Karogi (2004) .... Raj Purohit/Paul
43. Garv: Pride and Honour (2004) .... 555 (informer)
44. Aan: Men at Work (2004) .... Apte
... aka Aan (India: Hindi title: short title)
45. Insaaf: The Justice (2004) .... Kailu
46. Love in Nepal (2004) .... Bunty Guide
47. Dil Bechara Pyaar Ka Maara (2004) .... Tunda Bhai
48. Kal Ho Naa Ho (2003) .... Guru
... aka Tomorrow May Never Come (USA: informal literal English
title)
... aka Tomorrow May Not Be (USA: DVD box title)
49. Main Madhuri Dixit Banna Chahti Hoon! (2003) .... Rajeshwar
Singh (Raja)
50. Hungama (2003) .... Raja
51. Darna Mana Hai (2003) .... Apple vendor
52. Haasil (2003) .... Chhutku
53. The Hero: Love Story of a Spy (2003) .... Major's sidekick
... aka The Hero (India: English title: short title)
54. Ek Aur Ek Gyarah: By Hook or by Crook (2003) .... Chhotu
... aka Ek Aur Ek Gyarah: 1 + 1 = 11 (India: Hindi title)
55. Maseeha (2002) .... Surajbhan's brother-in-law
56. Road (2002) .... Bhanwar Singh
57. Chor Machaaye Shor (2002) .... Chotu
58. Maine Dil Tujhko Diya (2002) .... Munna (Bhaijaan's henchman)
59. Hum Kisi Se Kum Nahin (2002) .... Thief at the parking lot
60. Lal Salaam (2002) .... Dhattu
... aka Red Salute (India: English title: literal title)
61. Tum Se Achcha Kaun Hai (2002)
62. Company (2002) .... Joseph
63. Tumko Na Bhool Paayenge (2002) .... Lallan
64. Koi Mere Dil Se Poochhe (2002) .... Raj Naidu
65. Yeh Zindagi Ka Safar (2001) .... Dada
66. Chandni Bar (2001) .... Iqbal Chamdi
67. Pyaar Tune Kya Kiya... (2001) .... Rampal Yadav/Chhota Vakeel
68. Jungle (2000) .... Sippa (Terrorist)
69. Shool (1999) .... Porter
70. Mast (1999) .... Cafe boy
71. Dil Kya Kare (1999) .... School's Watchman
Writer:
1. Main, Meri Patni Aur Woh (2005) (co-story) (story)
Filmfare Awards
Year Result Award Category/Recipient(s)
2006 Nominated Filmfare Award Best Actor in a Comic Role
for: Waqt: The Race Against Time (2005)
Screen Weekly Awards
Year Result Award Category/Recipient(s)
2005 Nominated Screen Best Performance in a Comic Role
for: Mujhse Shaadi Karogi (2004)
2004 Nominated Screen Best Actor
for: Main Madhuri Dixit Banna Chahti Hoon! (2003)
Best Performance in a Comic Role
for: Hungama (2003)
2001 Won Screen Best Performance in a Negative Role
for: Jungle (2000)
Zee Cine Awards
Year Result Award Category/Recipient(s)
2004 Nominated Popular Award Best Actor in a Supporting Role
for: Main Madhuri Dixit Banna Chahti Hoon! (2003)