Rajpal Yadav

About

First known as the star of a Hindi television series titled Mungeri Ke Bhai Naurangilal, he went on to appear in such films as Main Madhuri Dixit Banna Chahati Hoon and Haasil. He received numerous awards for his villainous role in the 2000 film Jungle.

Before Fame

He began his performing arts career as a stage actor; however, after attending both the Bhartendu Natya Academy and the National School of Drama, he started appearing on television and in films.

Trivia

He performed in numerous plays at India's Shahjahanpur Theatre Company.

Family Life

He grew up in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. He later married Radha Yadav.

Associated With

He appeared with Martin Sheen in a Hollywood film titled Bhopal: A Prayer for Rain.