Rajpal Yadav Issues Statement Following His Father's Demise Days After Actor Received Death-Threats

Rajpal Yadav confirmed the passing away of his father, days after the actor was himself being threatened. Read to learn more.

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Rajpal Yadav Issues Statement Following His Father's Demise Days After Actor Received Death-Threats

Rajpal Yadav is an actor and comedian who has been a part of the entertainment industry for over two decades. The actor made his acting debut with DD National's TV series, Mungeri Ke Bhai Naurangilal and his Bollywood debut with the 1999 action-crime film, Shool. However, the actor only rose to prominence with his antagonist role in Ram Gopal Varma's 2000 survival thriller, Jungle.

Rajpal Yadav issues a statement confirming the demise of his father, Naurang Yadav

Rajpal Yadav's father, Naurang Yadav, tragically passed away on January 24, 2025. According to reports, the actor's father was admitted to AIIMS, Delhi, where he spent his last moments. If the reports are to be believed, Rajpal had returned from abroad only a day before the unfortunate passing of his father. It was stated that the actor had been in Thailand before that. Confirming the unfortunate incident, Rajpal Yadav has issued a statement. The said notice is a testament to a son who deeply loved his father.

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In the issued statement, Rajpal first confirmed that his father was no longer with him. He further expressed that his father's blessings and inspiration will always stay with him. The actor concluded by thanking his fans for the support they have offered. The actor's statement read:

"Saathiyon, aaj humari energy, humari shakti, humare jeevan ke yodha, humare pujya pita, aaj nahin hai hum logon ke beech me shaaririk roop se. Lekin unka aashirwad aur unse li hui jeevan me prerna, woh sadaa humare sath hi hai. I love you all. Aap sab ke aashirwad ke liye bahut, bahut dhanyawaad."

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Rajpal Yadav was getting death threats

The news of Rajpal Yadav's father's demise comes days after it was reported that the actor and some other members of the entertainment industry had been receiving death threats. According to a report by ANI, the police revealed that the emails in question were sent from an IP address in India's archnemesis, Pakistan. The news agency also shared that an FIR for the incident has been registered, and the police have started the investigation.

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Rajpal Yadav had changed his name as a tribute to his father

In 2021, on the occasion of his 50th birthday on March 16, Rajpal Yadav decided to add his father's first name to his name as a tribute. He was talking to his wife when he shared that he had lived for 50 years on his terms. However, he would like to dedicate the rest of his life to his father. The actor also revealed that the name change brought a new child-like excitement in his life. He was quoted saying:

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"The past 50 years, I have lived my life on my own terms. But now, I want to dedicate the rest of my life to my father."

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Rajpal Yadav's work projects

On the work front, Rajpal Yadav's last on-screen appearance was in the 2024 film, Baby John. Before that, Rajpal Yadav came back in his much love role of 'Chhote Pandit' in Kartik Aryan, Tripti Dimri, Vidya Balan and Madhuri Dixit starrer Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3. As for Rajpal Yadav's upcoming projects, the actor will be seen in Welcome To The Jungle.

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We share our deepest condolences with Rajpal Yadav and his family.

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