MUMBAI: Rajpal Yadav's Bollywood career spans over two decades. He debuted in Hindi cinema in the late 1990s, and rose to prominence when he essayed the role of the main antagonist in the thriller movie Jungle (2000). His performance in the film earned the actor a Screen Award for Best Performance in a Negative Role that year. He was then seen in comic roles in a slew of hit movies like Hungama, Waqt: The Race Against Time, Garam Masala, Phir Hera Pheri, and Dhol. He is known for his versatility and has made a strong mark in Bollywood with his immense contribution.

Today, the actor turns a year older, and on his 50th birthday, let's us look at some lesser known facts about him.

He has worked in over 175 films and was born in Shahjahanpur, UP. He started his film career after studying at Bhartendu Natya Academy. He used to receive Rs. 3300 for the play, and after a lot of struggle, he got a TV serial where he was seen in 5 episodes.

In Bollywood, the actor began his career by acting in negative roles. But he soon realized that comedy was his true forte. Filmmakers saw that he had a knack for comedy.  

Talking about his personal life, Rajpal Yadav married Radha Yadav in 2003. He met her at a film shoot. She is 9 years younger than him and one inch taller.

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The actor had a very difficult time during his childhood. There was a time when he had no money in his pocket. His older brother had one rupee. He took that one rupee and bought a lottery ticket. His brother scolded him when he found out. When he went back the next day he found out that the lottery won 65 rupees. He gave his brother 50 rupees. Bought 10 more tickets and kept 5 rupees to himself.

He has also acted in a Hollywood movie. Rajpal Yadav has acted in the Hollywood movie Bhopal: A Prayer for Rain. He starred opposite veterans like Marteen Sheen. While others in Bollywood yearn for a chance in Hollywood, Rajpal Yadav already got his big break.

He once travelled 65 kms by cycle to go home from school. He had no money in his pocket back then, and today, when we he is a versatile star and a man who makes the film industry proud.

Team TellyChakkar wishes him a happy birthday! 

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