Rajpal Yadav is one of the most versatile actors in the industry. In an exclusive interview with Zoom, the actor talked about his twin triumphs released on the same date in different years. Expressing gratitude, he said, "I am thankful for both the projects. They gave me legitimacy as a leading man. Otherwise, I am cast only as the comedian."
For the unversed, he was featured as the leading man in both the films, Meri Patni Aur Woh and Main Madhuri Dixit Banna Chahti Hoon, which were released on October 7, one in 2003 and the other in 2000.
Excerpts from the interview
What was Ram Gopal Varma like as a producer?
I want to say this to Ram Gopal Varma ji: thank you for making it possible. I want to say thank you to my director Chandan Arora Ji. I want to thank the whole team. The way Ramu ji made this film.
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Chandan Arora and you have a special rapport?
On an acting level or a creative level, the mental communication that happened was so much fun in Main Meri Patni Aur Woh, that even today wherever I go and meet any couple, they say Rajpal, you do comedy very well. But the quality of work you have done in this film. How deep is the quality of your performance? I get all kinds of compliments for this film to this day. It feels very good sir. I can say with pride that if it wasn’t for Main Meri Patni Aur Woh I would probably be just a one-dimension comedian. It is every actor’s dream to play every kind of role. But very few actors are fortunate, enough who have a chance to show their talent. I got a chance to be among those few artists.
I think you are incredibly versatile.
Have to say this is all the reassurance I need. I am a fortunate artist. I have your blessings, my parents' blessings, Guru's grace, and the special mercy of God in my life. I prayed to become a leading man. Main Madhuri Dixit Bannna Chahti Hoon opened up all the lead paths for me and today I am very fortunate. I want an opportunity to do a variety of films. During those days these two films got the best reviews in our life.
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Your forthcoming projects?
Yes, Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 is releasing right now. Baby John will be released on Christmas in November. After that, there is Journey with Anil Sharma ji. Also, there is Palash Muchhal’s next film. So in this way, almost half a dozen projects are on the floor and three projects are on release. But the best news for me is the sequel to Main Meri Patni Aur Who. This is very heart-warming news for me. After Main Meri Patni, I started doing everything that came my way. But when I think about the sequel of this film, it seems like feel like I’m a student again and this news came from you, it made me feel like I feel like I am back to the way I was twenty years ago.