Bollywood actor Rajpal Yadav, who is currently serving a six-month jail term in a check bounce case, has previously highlighted the profound impact theater has had on his 26-year film career. He believes that studying at the National School of Drama shaped him as a person and an actor, recalling fond memories of his student years.
Rajpal Yadav has recently been in the spotlight for a check bounce case and his six-month prison sentence.Now let’s look at one of his old interviews, when he said, “I lived, breathed and enjoyed the theater,” and he meant it. The Bollywood actor said that the theater supported him in films for 26 years. He said this is why he has been able to stay strong in the film industry for so long.
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Rajpal Yadav says he became who he is because of theatre
Rajpal said theater shaped his entire life. According to The Patriot website, the actor said: “Whoever I am today is thanks to the theater. It taught me to live, to be a person and, more importantly, it made me a better person.”He also said that from the moment he entered his acting school, he knew he wanted to be an actor.Rajpal said, “The day I entered the academy and started studying acting, I was clear that I was going to be an actor. This prestigious institution has such power.”He graduated in 1995 and said his time at NSD gave him everything he needed. He said it was a powerful learning experience and said they were always learning something new, whether it was acting, technical work or stage lessons.
The actor shares his memories from the time of NSD
Rajpal also shared some funny memories from his training days. He told about the shocking event.
He said: “One time they asked me to make the students fall to the ground with one punch. I thought it was impossible, but later they played it in rhythm and it became a fun exercise.”He also spoke fondly of Mandy House. Rajpal said that they watched many plays there and told that they also used to go to Bengal Market to eat Rasgullas.The “Baby John” actor said: “We saw many plays there and became friends for life.
We also frequented the nearby Bengali market for Rasgullas. I will never be able to forget those moments,” and added that he still enjoys the cuisine of Delhi whenever he comes there.Although he graduated from NSD, his life was not easy at first. Rajpal said he had a tough few years when he moved to Mumbai. He even said that he once thought of quitting acting. But the theater brought him back and reminded him of his path. He remained strong and slowly, Rajpal found work in films. He then rose to fame with films like Hungama, Bhool Bhulaiyaa, Malamaal Weekly and many others which are still loved by the audience.Rajpal Yadav is currently serving a six-month jail term in the check bounce case. The case is almost a decade old and involves nearly Rs 9 crore. Earlier this week, he surrendered in Tihar jail. His bail hearing is scheduled for that day.
