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Rajpal Yadav was born in Shahjahanpur, Shahjahanpur district, India on March 16, 1971. Rajpal Yadav is listed as a comedian, actor and film director. That works out to 55 years old in 2026. Education on record includes M. J. P. Rohilkhand University.
My Take
Rajpal Yadav is the kind of actor I quietly root for. Breaking through with a villainous turn in Jungle before becoming one of Hindi cinema's most beloved comic character actors, he mastered the hardest craft of all: making people laugh on cue. From Shahjahanpur to repeated Filmfare and Screen Award nominations, his is a story of patient, earned trust rather than instant stardom. I value the scene-stealer who lights up a frame the moment he appears over the headline star. Comedy is undervalued work, and craftsmen like him deserve far more applause than they typically receive.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Rajpal Yadav
- Name (Japanese)
- ラージパール・ヤーダヴ
- Reading
- らーじぱーる・やーだゔ
- Born
- March 16, 1971 (age 55)
- Origin
- Shahjahanpur, Shahjahanpur district, India
- Occupation
- comedian / actor / film director
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Boar
2. Background
- University
- M. J. P. Rohilkhand University
3. Links
4. About this entry
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Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Rajpal Yadav born?
Rajpal Yadav was born on March 16, 1971 and is 55 years old.
Where is Rajpal Yadav from?
Rajpal Yadav is from Shahjahanpur, Shahjahanpur district, India.
What does Rajpal Yadav do?
Rajpal Yadav works as comedian, actor, film director.
Where did Rajpal Yadav study?
Rajpal Yadav attended M. J. P. Rohilkhand University.
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