“Where I come from in U.P., there is a whole settlement of Punjabis who converted sandy, barren lands into green fields swaying with agricultural produce. So, I have always had great respect for the Punjabi community.”

Indian actor and comedian

Rajpal Naurang Yadav is an Indian actor and comedian who works mainly in Hindi cinema. He was born in 1971, and became widely known for his comic roles, while also drawing notice early in his career for a negative part in Ram Gopal Varma’s Jungle in 2000. Over time, Yadav became recognised for slapstick performances that made him a familiar comic presence on screen. His work has also brought award nominations, including from Filmfare and the Screen Awards.