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Happy Birthday Rajpal Yadav: 5 best on-screen characters of the comedy king

Updated On: 16 March, 2023 04:24 PM IST | Aakash Khuman

Rajpal Yadav is a versatile actor who has delivered memorable performances in several Bollywood movies. Well-known for his superb comic timing and effortless portrayals of quirky characters, the actor has entertained the audience for a very long time. As he turns a year older today, take a look at some of his best comic roles.    

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Rajpal Yadav is a versatile actor who has delivered memorable performances in several Bollywood movies. Well-known for his superb comic timing and effortless portrayals of quirky characters, the actor has entertained the audience for a very long time. As he turns a year older today, take a look at some of his best comic roles.    

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Rajpal Yadav is a versatile actor who has delivered memorable performances in several Bollywood movies. Well-known for his superb comic timing and effortless portrayals of quirky characters, the actor has entertained the audience for a very long time. As he turns a year older today, take a look at some of his best comic roles.    

Hungama (2003) - Rajpal Yadav plays a role of Raja (Tulsi Das Khan), who wants to marry Rimi Sen in the film. His comic timing was really appreciated by the audience and critics. His character is integral to the plot and cause a series of funny misunderstandings, confusions, and misidentifications. The film was released in 2003, the film starred Akshaye Khanna, Aftab Shivdasani, Paresh Rawal, and Rimi Sen in the lead roles.  

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Hungama (2003) - Rajpal Yadav plays a role of Raja (Tulsi Das Khan), who wants to marry Rimi Sen in the film. His comic timing was really appreciated by the audience and critics. His character is integral to the plot and cause a series of funny misunderstandings, confusions, and misidentifications. The film was released in 2003, the film starred Akshaye Khanna, Aftab Shivdasani, Paresh Rawal, and Rimi Sen in the lead roles.  

Chup Chup Ke (2006) - Rajpal Yadav`s character in this film is named Bandya. His character`s physical comedy and mannerisms make him a memorable addition to the film. Directed by Priyadarshan, the film starred Shahid Kapoor, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Om Puri, and Paresh Rawal in the lead roles.  

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Chup Chup Ke (2006) - Rajpal Yadav`s character in this film is named Bandya. His character`s physical comedy and mannerisms make him a memorable addition to the film. Directed by Priyadarshan, the film starred Shahid Kapoor, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Om Puri, and Paresh Rawal in the lead roles.  

Bhool Bhulaiyaa (2007) - Rajpal Yadav plays the role of Chhote Pandit, a temple priest with a love for drama and theatrics, in the horror comedy film ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa`. His character adds a layer of comic relief to the film, which is otherwise a horror comedy. Rajpal also became a part of the film’s sequel, ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2’ which starred Kartik Aaryan in the lead role.  

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Bhool Bhulaiyaa (2007) - Rajpal Yadav plays the role of Chhote Pandit, a temple priest with a love for drama and theatrics, in the horror comedy film ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa`. His character adds a layer of comic relief to the film, which is otherwise a horror comedy. Rajpal also became a part of the film’s sequel, ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2’ which starred Kartik Aaryan in the lead role.  

Dhol (2007) - In this comedy film ‘Dhol’, Rajpal Yadav portrays the character of Martand Dhambhere, a wannabe gangster who aspires to become a big-time criminal. His character`s antics and quirks make for some hilarious moments in the movie. The way he says ‘Ritu Martand Dhambhere’ becomes the film`s iconic dialogue, which cannot be forgotten.  

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Dhol (2007) - In this comedy film ‘Dhol’, Rajpal Yadav portrays the character of Martand Dhambhere, a wannabe gangster who aspires to become a big-time criminal. His character`s antics and quirks make for some hilarious moments in the movie. The way he says ‘Ritu Martand Dhambhere’ becomes the film`s iconic dialogue, which cannot be forgotten.  

Partner  (2007) - Despite having superstars like Salman Khan, Govinda, Katrina Kaif, and Lara Dutta, actor Rajpal Yadav left a great impact on the fans with his hilarious performance as ‘Chota Don`. Helmed by David Dhawan, the film was a blockbuster.  

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Partner  (2007) - Despite having superstars like Salman Khan, Govinda, Katrina Kaif, and Lara Dutta, actor Rajpal Yadav left a great impact on the fans with his hilarious performance as ‘Chota Don`. Helmed by David Dhawan, the film was a blockbuster.  

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