From Chota Pandit In Bhool Bhulaiyaa to Bandya In Chup Chup Ke: 5 Iconic Roles Played By Rajpal Yadav

Rajpal Yadav appeared in the 2003 Priyadarshan-directed comedy Hungama, where he played the supporting role of Raja. His character was known for several funny moments, especially the scene where he hides inside a lounge. The film starred Akshaye Khanna, Aftab Shivdasani, Rimi Sen, and Paresh Rawal, and remains a memorable part of Rajpal Yadav’s popular comedy filmography.

In the 2006 cult-classic comedy Bhagam Bhag, Rajpal Yadav played the fan-favourite character Gullu. He portrayed a London-based taxi driver who gets unintentionally caught in the chaos created by Bunty (Akshay Kumar) and Babla (Govinda). His performance stood out for its high-energy physical comedy and his character’s constant frustration with the two leads. One of the most viral moments from the film is his line, “Raha nahi jaata, na… talab hi aisi hai,” which continues to circulate widely as a popular meme.

In the 2006 cult-classic comedy Chup Chup Ke, Rajpal Yadav delivered one of his most iconic performances as Bandya. His character became a constant source of humor, especially in his scenes with Jeetu (Shahid Kapoor) and Gundya (Paresh Rawal). Bandya’s innocence, comic timing, and memorable dialogues, like the famous “Jo bhi la rahi ho, do laana”, made the role hugely popular. Even today, several scenes and dialogues from the film continue to go viral as memes on social media.

In Bhool Bhulaiyaa (2007), Rajpal Yadav played Natwar, popularly known as Chhota Pandit. His exaggerated fear, funny rituals, and expressive reactions made the character one of the most memorable parts of the movie. The film starred Akshay Kumar as psychiatrist Dr. Aditya, Vidya Balan as Avni, Shiney Ahuja as Siddharth, along with Paresh Rawal, Ameesha Patel, and Manoj Joshi in key roles, making it a perfect blend of comedy, suspense, and strong performances.

Rajpal Yadav gave an iconic comic performance as Martan “Maru” Dhamdhere in Priyadarshan’s 2007 cult comedy Dhol. As one of the four friends trying to find a shortcut to success, Maru is known for his nervous energy, panic-filled reactions, and hilarious attempts to deal with trouble alongside his friends, played by Sharman Joshi and Tusshar Kapoor.