Arjun Rampal | |
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 Rampal in 2011 | |
| Born | (1972-11-26)26 November 1972 (age 53) Jabalpur,Madhya Pradesh, India |
| Alma mater | Hindu College, Delhi |
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| Years active | 1996–present |
| Works | Full list |
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| Children | 4 |
| Awards | Full list |
Arjun Rampal (born 26 November 1972) is an Indian actor and model who mainly works inHindi films. He made his acting debut inRajiv Rai's romance filmPyaar Ishq Aur Mohabbat (2001) and has since gone on toact in more than 40 films. He has receivedseveral awards including theNational Film Award for Best Supporting Actor and theFilmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance inRock On!!.[1][2]
He has enacted lead roles in romance films includingDeewaanapan (2001),Dil Hai Tumhaara (2002),Dil Ka Rishta (2003),Vaada (2005) andI See You (2006), action filmsAsambhav (2004) andD-Day (2013), thrillersYakeen (2005) andRoy (2015), socio-politicalChakravyuh (2012), crime dramaInkaar (2013) and biopicDaddy (2017). The year 2002 marked a turning point for Rampal when he featured inAankhen, hisbreakthrough success, though followed by a continuous setback. Later he found a career resurgence starring in the commercially successful mainstream filmsDon (2006),Om Shanti Om (2007),Housefull (2010),Raajneeti (2010) andRa.One (2011). After another big career decline, he made his Telugu debut as an antagonist inBhagavanth Kesari (2023).
Rampal became afilm producer withI See You (2006)[3] under his banner, Chasing Ganesha Films, and then produced the biopicDaddy (2017), for which he also co-wrote the screenplay.[4]
Rampal was born on 26 November 1972 inJabalpur,Madhya Pradesh, India, in a family with military background.[5][6] His maternal grandfather, Brigadier Gurdayal Singh, designed the first artillery gun for theIndian Army post-independence.[7] His father is aPunjabi HinduBrahmin while his mother is partSikh and partDutch.[8][9][10] ActressKim Sharma is Arjun Rampal's first cousin.[11]
Rampal grew up in amulticultural environment where the family celebratedChristmas,Diwali andEid.[12] He stayed with his mother after the separation of his parents and attended St. Patrick School (Devlali,Nashik) where his mother was a teacher. He then attended theKodaikanal International School. Later, he graduated with a degree in economics with honours fromHindu College, Delhi. He went on to become a model and was featured in several music videos likeBekaraar (1996),Kinna Sona Tenu Rab Ne Banaya (1997) directed byRadhika Rao and Vinay Sapru, andDon't Marry Maya (1998) directed byRajiv Rai.[13][14]
Rampal was recommended by directorShekhar Kapur for a lead role inAshok Mehta'sMoksha. Rampal began shooting for the film oppositeManisha Koirala in 1997 but it took years to complete the film.[15] He also signed for Shantanu Sheorey'sJadh oppositeJackie Shroff,Tabu and Smriti Mishra.[16] The shooting of the film was completed but it was not released.
Rampal's first release that marked his acting debut in Bollywood wasRajiv Rai's romance filmPyaar Ishq Aur Mohabbat (2001) oppositeSunil Shetty,Aftab Shivdasani andKirti Reddy. Rampal gave a show stealing performance and earned all the attention. He earned critical acclaim for his performance in the movie.[17]Taran Adarsh ofindiaFM wrote "Pyaar Ishq Aur Mohabbat is a showcase for Arjun Rampal to exhibit his talent. The guy looks dashing and emotes with utmost sincerity. He's handled the emotional moments with maturity, which is so rare for a first-timer. A confident debut!"[18] This established Rampal as a leading actor in the Indian film industry. He was nominated for theFilmfare Award for Best Male Debut but swept the awards in the Best Male Debut category at theStar Screen andIIFA ceremonies.
His next release wasAshu Trikha'sDeewaanapan, in which Rampal was paired withDia Mirza. He earned critical acclaim for his performance, but the film flopped at the box office.[citation needed] Taran Adarsh of IndiaFM wrote: "Arjun Rampal carries the film on his broad shoulders and comes up with a sincere performance that is consistent throughout. He is wonderful in action sequences and springs a pleasant surprise in the emotional moments by delivering the apposite expressions."[19] Ashish Magotra ofRediff gave negative reviews on Rampal, writing: "Among the actors, Arjun Rampal as the hero does pretty much what he has been known to do. He models. His acting capabilities leave a lot to be desired."[20]Moksha was his third release of the year. This film marked Rampal's third consecutive flop at the box office, but Rampal earned critical acclaim.[citation needed] Taran Adarsh of IndiaFM wrote: "Arjun Rampal excels in a role that was difficult to portray. He takes giant strides as a performer and proves that he's an actor with an amazing range."[21] Priyanka Bhattacharya ofRediff considered the movie to be "more a 70-mm portfolio for Arjun Rampal than a story."[22]
Rampal's first release of 2002 wasVipul Amrutlal Shah'sAankhen, in which Rampal starred in an ensemble cast featuringAmitabh Bachchan,Akshay Kumar,Sushmita Sen,Paresh Rawal andAditya Pancholi. He played the role of a blind person. The film was ranked above average at the box office and became the fourth-highest grossing Bollywood film of 2002.[23] His next release wasKundan Shah'sDil Hai Tumhaara oppositeRekha,Preity Zinta,Mahima Chaudhry andJimmy Shergill. The film was a flop.[23]
In 2003, Rampal played a lead role in Naresh Malhotra'sDil Ka Rishta oppositeAishwarya Rai. Rampal earned critical acclaim for his performance. Ronjita Kulkarni of Rediff wrote: "Arjun Rampal shakes off his wooden image and comes up with a good performance. He is subtle and convincing in the emotional scenes. He has certainly moved on fromPyaar Ishq Aur Mohabbat."[24] It was ranked the thirtieth film of the year on the basis of box office collections.[25] Rampal's next role was inKhalid Mohammed'sTehzeeb oppositeUrmila Matondkar. Rampal played a Muslim in the film. The film earned critical acclaim.[citation needed] Taran Adarsh praised his performance, quoting: "the easy-going attitude his character reflects injects that certain sheen to the enterprise."[26]
In 2004, Rampal collaborated with Rajiv Rai for the second time in his first action thrillerAsambhav. Rampal starred oppositePriyanka Chopra and played the role of an Indiancommando Captain Aadit Arya. The film was entirely shot in Switzerland. Released on 23 July,Asambhav was Rampal's only release of the year. Shahid Khan of PlanetBollywood.com wrote: "Arjun Rampal looks good and he suits the mould of the action hero very well."[27][28]
Rampal's first release of 2005 wasSatish Kaushik'sVaada, in which he played a lead role oppositeAmeesha Patel andZayed Khan. The film was a flop.[29] Patcy N of Rediff praised Rampal, writing: "Arjun Rampal has done a good job; his is a subdued performance, and the model-turned-actor looks great in most scenes."[30] Rampal's next release wasVikram Bhatt's multi-starrer action filmElaan. The film managed to do well and became an average-grosser at the box office. Rampal earned critical acclaim for his performance inElaan. Subhash K. Jha of IANS praised Rampal and wrote: "Arjun is pretty much on his own. Once again playing a man with responsibilities he brings a controlled conviction to both his scenes with his screen daughter and his engrossing death scene."[citation needed] Merril Diniz of Rediff wrote: "Arjun Rampal is almost believable as the rugged ex-cop. He has a deep baritone and svelte body language."[31]
Rampal's third release of the year was the mystery thrillerYakeen, in which Rampal was paired in a lead role with Priyanka Chopra for the second time. He received acclaim for improving his emotional acting.[32] Taran Adarsh praised his performance, quoting: "Cast in complex role, Arjun Rampal delivers his best performance so far. The role would've lost its bearings had it been entrusted to an inferior actor, but Arjun sinks his teeth into it and emerges trumps. The actor portrays the gamut of emotions with aplomb and delivers a flawless performance. He is truly efficient in sequences when he starts suspecting his wife's fidelity in the first half. The shower sequence as also the intermission point display Arjun's range as an actor."[33] Rampal's last release of the year wasApoorva Lakhia'sEk Ajnabee opposite Amitabh Harivansh Rai Bachchan andPerizaad Zorabian. This film featured Rampal in his first negative role as Shekhar Verma, the bodyguard of a child, but is actually a corrupted person.[34] Subhash K Jha praised Rampal's performance and wrote, "The narrative has some nice supporting performances, particularly Arjun Rampal who's gone both over and under the skin of his bar-owner ex-army man's role. Not only does Rampal look right, he feels right."[35]
His first release of 2006 was thelove triangle basedHumko Tumse Pyaar Hai oppositeBobby Deol andAmeesha Patel. This film was a delayed release. Satyajit of SmasHits quoted "Arjun Rampal has also been promising and it shows in his performance. The media might have labeled him "wooden actor" but he has shown great improvisation in emotional scenes."[36] Taran Adarsh wrote: "Arjun is awkward at places in initial portions, but gets into the rhythm subsequently. The emotional sequences in the second half clearly indicate that he's come a long way."[37] His next appearance was the multi-starreranthologyDarna Zaroori Hai. Rampal starred in the story "Spirits Do Come" oppositeBipasha Basu andMakrand Deshpande, directed by Prawal Raman. Despite a cast of stars, the film flopped at the box office.
Rampal reprised the supporting role of Jasjit inDon – The Chase Begins Again, a remake of the 1978 movieDon. The role had been played byPran in the originalDon.Don – The Chase Begins Again starredShah Rukh Khan and Priyanka Chopra and the movie became Rampal's first hit. The film proved to be a breakthrough movie for Rampal, although Khan earned the most attention. Taran Adarsh praised his performance, quoting: "Despite the shortcomings, he makes a sincere attempt."[38]
Rampal established his own production company Chasing Ganesha Films with his wifeMehr Jesia. The first movie under that bannerI See You was Rampal's last release of 2006. He played a lead role opposite newcomer Vipasha Agarwal. The movie was shot entirely inLondon, England. Like his past movies,I See You was also a failure at the box office and received poor reviews. However, Rampal earned critical acclaim for his work. Taran Adarsh wrote: "I See You rests on Arjun's shoulders. Arjun is efficient in a role that doesn't really demand histrionics. He has proved his credentials in the past and his performance in this film is at par with his earlier works. He works best in the dramatic portions."[39]
In 2007, Rampal starred in an antagonist role inOm Shanti Om opposite Shah Rukh Khan and the debutingDeepika Padukone. The film emerged as the year's highest-grossing film in India and the overseas market, and became India's highest grossing production ever up to that point with a worldwide gross of over₹ 1.48 billion.[40] It was Rampal's biggest hit in his career and earned him critical acclaim for his villainous role.[41][42] Sukanya Verma ofRediff wrote: "Rampal's persona exudes too much warmth to pass off as a cold-blooded antagonist."[43] Rampal won theZee Cine Award for Best Actor in a Negative Role for his villainous performance inOm Shanti Om and got nominations at the IIFA, Star Screen andApsara ceremonies.[44]
Following the success ofOm Shanti Om, Rampal started to rise as a successful actor. In 2008, Rampal gave a performance inRock On!! as Joseph "Joe" Mascarenhas, the lead guitarist of a band, a poor idealist who never learned that self-promotion is more important than music in a remixed world.[45] Rampal learned guitar to prepare for his role. His performance was widely acclaimed, earning him the prestigiousNational Film Award for Best Supporting Actor at the56th National Film Awards,Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award at the54th Filmfare Awards,IIFA Award for Best Supporting Actor at the10th IIFA Awards andScreen Award for Best Supporting Actor.[1][2][46][47][48][49] This brought wider success and acclaim to Rampal. Noted criticNikhat Kazmi ofThe Times of India praised Rampal's performance and wrote: "If you actually had to choose, then the vote would go for Arjun Rampal who displays a newfound maturity and looks absolutely groovy with his windblown hair and his guitar-strumming stance."[50]Martin D'Souza ofBollywood Trade News Network praised Rampal, writing: "Arjun Rampal is slowly coming into his own. After playing a character with a negative shade inOm Shanti Om, he returns with another powerful performance as Joe Mascarenhas, the lead guitarist of the band. Vibrant at first, and then subdued he walks the act with a rock star gait."[51]
Later that year, he starred inRituparno Ghosh's English-languagearthouse filmThe Last Lear, alongsideAmitabh Bachchan andPreity Zinta. The film premiered at theToronto International Film Festival and was received well at a number of other film festivals. Upon its theatrical release in India, Rampal got favourable reviews for his performance. He gave a show-stealing performance. Taran Adarsh wrote: "Arjun is evolving into a fine actor. AfterRock On!!, this is another performance that would fetch Arjun laurels."[52] Martin D'Souza considered it to be Rampal's best performance to date.[53]Rajeev Masand ofCNN-IBN praised Rampal's performance, writing: "Arjun Rampal shines as the guilt-ridden filmmaker, too ashamed to even apologise for his selfishness."[54]
Rampal's only release of 2009 wasDeepak Tijori'sFox, in which he starred oppositeSunny Deol,Sagarika Ghatge andUdita Goswami. The film mainly received negative reviews and flopped at the box office, but Rampal earned critical acclaim. Taran Adarsh praised Rampal's performance as perfect.[55]
2010 would go on to become the most successful year of Rampal's career with three back to back hits. The first wasSajid Khan'scomedy filmHousefull, in which he starred in a supporting role. The film received negative reviews, but became a huge hit at the box office. Rampal's next release wasPrakash Jha's multi-starrerRaajneeti. Rampal received critical acclaim for his supporting role of Prithvi in the movie. Taran Adarsh wrote: "Arjun is a revelation and what a terrific performance he pitches in. He's like an untamed lion."[56] His performance earned him a nomination for the Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award.[57] He won the award in the Best Supporting Actor at theIIFA, Apsara andZee Cine categories.[58][59] His last release of the year was Siddharth Malhotra andKaran Johar'sWe Are Family, in which he played a lead role oppositeKajol andKareena Kapoor. It was an average grosser and Rampal's first successful movie that featured him in a lead role. Taran Adarsh wrote: "Arjun continues to surprise.Rock On!!,Housefull,Raajneeti and nowWe Are Family indicates the growth of this actor. He handles the emotional moments well, too."[60][61]
In 2011, Rampal played the titular negative role inAnubhav Sinha'sscience fiction movieRa.One. The movie became a successful film in India and overseas and received mixed reviews. Rampal's new bald look earned him a lot of appreciation and popularity within the audiences. Majority of the fans considered his "Ra. One" look to be better than that of the protagonist "G.One".[62] He earned critical acclaim for his villainous performance. Martin D'Souza praised Rampal's performance and considered him to be the saviour of the film that was being flawless in the second half. He wrote: "It's only after the interval that the plot meanders a bit, loses it sting and almost falls apart like a pixelised image, before Arjun lights up the screen."[63] Arthur J Pais of Rediff.com wrote: "The best person to gain from the film directed by Anubhav Sinha with more inane and crude sexual jokes than in any recent Hindi film, is Arjun Rampal. His body language and brooding face creates a quietly menacing villain."[64]Raja Sen wrote: "Arjun Rampal is the best thing in the biggest budget Indian feature of all time."[65] Aseem Chhabra considered Rampal to be the "most interesting element of the film."[66]
Rampal had three releases in 2012:Madhur Bhandarkar'sHeroine, Prakash Jha'sChakravyuh and the comedy movieAjab Gazabb Love, with all three failing at the box office. However, Rampal earned critical acclaim for his performances. InHeroine, Rampal played the role of Aryan Khanna, a well-known actor, starring opposite Kareena Kapoor.[67][68] The movie failed to become a success at the box office with an earning of₹225 million (US$2.7 million) net at the weekend. It was declared below average by Box Office India.[69]
InChakravyuh, Rampal played the role of a police officer, SP Adil Khan, starring oppositeAbhay Deol,Esha Gupta,Manoj Bajpai,Om Puri andAnjali Patil.[70] The film grossed₹159 million (US$1.9 million) in the first week.[71] However, Rampal earned critical acclaim for his performance as a police officer.[72] Rohit Vats of CNN-IBN wrote: "Arjun Rampal's image and dialogue delivery mar his chances, but it is one of his better performances, in fact he has given Abhay Deol a run for his money in double shots."[73]
InAjab Gazabb Love, Rampal played the double role of twin brothers Karan and Arjun, based on the popular duo of Karan Arjun from the hit1995 film of the same name.[74] Though the film flopped at the box office, Rampal earned critical acclaim for his double role performance.[75][76] Madhureeta Mukherjee ofThe Times of India wrote: "Arjun Rampal's comic-timing is a revelation. His double-act entertains and adds energy to this comedy."[77]
His first release of 2013 wasSudhir Mishra'sInkaar, oppositeChitrangada Singh. Though the film flopped at the box office, Rampal earned positive reviews for his performance by critics and audiences.[78][79] Taran Adarsh praised Rampal's performance, quoting: "Arjun Rampal displays remarkable understanding of the character. PostChakravyuh, which released a few months ago, this is yet another power-packed performance that makes you realize that this supermodel has transformed into a super actor."[80]
His next film wasNikhil Advani's action movieD-Day, co-starringRishi Kapoor,Irrfan Khan,Shruti Haasan andHuma Qureshi. He portrayed Rudra Pratap Singh, aRAW agent.[81] To prepare for his role, Rampal met real RAW agents.[82] He earned critical acclaim for his performance. Mohar Basu of Koimoi wrote: "Arjun Rampal has evolved for the better as an actor. His infallible personality and his portrayal that has hints of both anguish and strength is what makes him stand out despite the presence of more powerful actors. He acted like a dream and that is commendable, to say the least."[83] Rummana Ahmed ofYahoo! Movies wrote: "As a former army officer and now an undercover agent, Arjun is intense and sharp, his body language apt and his performance precise."[84] Shubha Shetty ofMid-Day wrote: "It is Arjun Rampal as Rudra who amazes with a performance that is undoubtedly his best till date. Rampal, apart from looking as gorgeous as he does, comfortably displays a range of emotions with surprising deft."[85] Mansha Rastogi of Now Running. com wrote: "Arjun Rampal has excelled himself by leaps and bound and makes a commendable effort of an ex-army man turned RAW Agent delightfully."[86]Rajeev Masand wrote: "Arjun Rampal does some of his best work here as the rebellious agent simmering with pent-up anger."[87] Sarit Ray ofHindustan Times wrote: "Arjun Rampal (agent Rudra Pratap Singh) brings to the role what he brings to every film – good looks and a standard brooding expression."[88]
His last release of the year was Prakash Jha'sSatyagraha (2013). Rampal was featured in an ensemble cast includingAmitabh Bachchan,Ajay Devgan,Kareena Kapoor,Manoj Bajpayee andAmrita Rao. Rampal played the role of Arjun Singh, a social activist who joined a campaign to free his former college principal.[89]
His next filmRoy was initially scheduled to release in 2014 but it was delayed and ultimately released in 2015. He portrayed the main protagonist of the romantic thriller alongsideJacqueline Fernandez andRanbir Kapoor. This was a critical and commercial failure.[90] Critic Sarita A. Tanwar described it as a "boring, exhausting and pretentious" film.[91]
In 2016, Rampal starred in the sequel toRock On!!,Rock On!! 2 alongsideFarhan Akhtar,Shraddha Kapoor,Purab Kohli, in which he reprised the role of Joe Mascarenhas. It was a flop at box-office owing primarily todemonetisation but the camaraderie between the actors was appreciated in the film. His next release wasKahaani 2, in which he portrayed the role of a sub-inspector on the hunt of missing protagonist (portrayed byVidya Balan). The film was an average grosser but his performance was appreciated.
His next venture was a biopic on gangster-turned-politicianArun Gawli calledDaddy (2017) in which he portrayed Gawli and also produced the film. He reduced 10 kg weight and missed workout for nearly two years to portray the character. His role was critically praised andRajeev Masand ofNews18 wrote "It's a shrewd performance, relying almost entirely on body language over histrionics, and the actor doesn't disappoint." He followed with the leading role inJ. P. Dutta's multi-starrer war filmPaltan (2018), based on the realNathu La and Cho La clashes between Indian and Chinese armies in 1967. Rampal portrayed the character ofRai Singh Yadav, who led 2Grenadiers in the battle.
Rampal made his OTT debut withZee5's thriller web seriesThe Final Call (2019), based on the novelI Will Go with You byPriya Kumar. He played the leading role of a pilot with mental issues risking the lives of all the passengers onboard. His performance in the series received appreciation from audiences and critical acclaim.
Rampal returned to films after a three-year hiatus in 2021 with the courtroom dramaNail Polish, co-starringManav Kaul. Rampal portrayed a lawyer defending a social activist accused for raping and murdering children and killing others. His second release of the year wasAparna Sen'sThe Rapist, in which he played the main lead alongsideKonkona Sen Sharma. The film has been nominated for Kim Jiseok award at26th Busan International Film Festival.[92]
Rampal was to make his Telugu film debut withHari Hara Veera Mallu in the role of theMughal EmperorAurangzeb, but had dropped out due to other commitments.[93] In 2022, Rampal appeared as the antagonist in the action filmDhaakad, his first release in cinema theatres sincePaltan. In 2023, Rampal eventually made his Telugu debut as the antagonist inBhagavanth Kesari, which enjoyed a decent run at the box office. Rampal continued his antagonistic roles in 2024 with the action filmCrakk, which emerged as abox-office bomb.
In 2008, Rampal made his television debut as one of the three judges of thefourth season of thedancereality television showNach Baliye onSTAR Plus. The other two judges were choreographerFarah Khan and film actressKarisma Kapoor.[94][95] In 2010, Rampal hosted the5th Apsara Awards withPreity Zinta.[96]
In November 2011, Rampal started hosting a new television show calledLove 2 Hate U airing onSTAR World India.[97] The theme of the show was that Rampal would try and change the perception of people who hate Bollywood actors by bringing them face to face with them.[98] The first episode aired on 20 November and the last episode aired on 15 January.[99][100] In 2019, Rampal made his debut in a digital web series withThe Final Call in which he played Captain Karan Sachdev and won the Best Actor in a Web Series Award.[101]
In 2021, Rampal made his debut in a digital web film titledNail Polish.[102]
Alongside acting, Arjun Rampal has performed in many international stage concerts with several ofBollywood actors and actresses. In 2002, Rampal participated in his first world tour;Heartthrobs: Live in Concert withHrithik Roshan,Aftab Shivdasani and sistersKarisma Kapoor andKareena Kapoor.[103] His next concert was the internationalTemptations 2004 withShah Rukh Khan,Saif Ali Khan,Rani Mukerji,Preity Zinta andPriyanka Chopra. It was the most successful Bollywood concert at the time. Nineteen shows occurred across the globe.[104]
In 2008, Rampal participated inTemptations Reloaded 2008, a series of concerts showcased across several different countries. It was set by Shah Rukh Khan. The show also featured Khan, Kareena Kapoor,Katrina Kaif,Ganesh Hegde,Javed Ali andAnusha Dandekar. It took place at the Ahoy Rotterdam venue in Rotterdam, Netherlands.[105] Several months later, Rampal again joined Khan, Kapoor and Kaif to perform for 15,000 spectators atDubai'sFestival City Arena.[106] In 2010, Rampal was paired with Khan in a concert at the Army Stadium,Dhaka, Bangladesh to a packed audience. The other participants wereRani Mukerji,Neeraj Shridhar andIshaa Koppikar.[107]
Rampal has gained a frequent popularity and fan base on the basis of his good looks and acting. He is described as a versatile and popular actor by the media. He has been frequently described by the Indian media as "the hunk".[108] He was voted asThe Times of India's "Most Desirable Man" of 2012, beating 49 other men including actors, politicians and sportsmen.[109] Also in 2017, he was included inTimes of India's ''Most Desirable Man'' list at No. 9.[110]In 2012, Arjun Rampal, in association with Percept Limited launched "Lost Festival". "Lost" is a music festival driven by culture, tradition & soul.[111] In 2013, he joinedPETA, in its campaign to ban horse-drawncarriages in Mumbai.[112] Rampal's luxury night club "Lap", situated in New Delhi, hosting DJs and musicians like Lady Gaga, the Formula 1 after-parties, attended byBernie Ecclecston. He shut the club in 2016 after 8 years.[113]
Rampal marriedMehr Jesia in 1998 and has two daughters, Mahikaa and Myra, with her. On 28 May 2018 the couple announced their separation in a joint statement after 20 years of marriage.[114] They were granted divorce by aBandra family court in November 2019. The couple's two daughters will live with their mother.[115][116]
In April 2019, Rampal announced that his girlfriend, Gabriella Demetriades, was pregnant.[117] Demetriades gave birth to a boy named Arik on 18 July 2019.[118][119]
The couple welcomed their second child, a boy, Ariv, on 20 July 2023.[120][121]
In 2025, he praisedRashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh on its 100th anniversary.[122]
Arjun Rampal has received numerous awards in his career including aFilmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor and the prestigiousNational Film Award for Best Supporting Actor forRock On!! (2008). He has also fetched awards for his performances inPyaar Ishq Aur Mohabbat (2001),Om Shanti Om (2007),Raajneeti (2010) andHousefull (2010).
My grandmother was deeply religious, my mother is half-Dutch and half-Sardarni of course but my father is a Brahmin.
He is the son of a Hindu Punjabi father and half-Sikh and half-Dutch mother.
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