Rajpal Yadav The one seen in ‘Bhooth Bangla’ which is playing in theatres, has been in the news for the last few months due to the 9 million euro debt case. The actor is out on bail. His wife Radha has been with him through thick and thin. From handling the personal side of things to influencing her day-to-day choices, she sees it as a pillar that has helped her throughout her career.In a recent chat, the actor opened up about their relationship, their bond and their constant support over the years. On how it all started, Rajpal shared in an interview with Shubhankar Mishra, “We met in Calgary. Even today, I don’t understand how a man from Uttar Pradesh found a partner to live there. But it turned out beautifully, I didn’t realize at the time that it would become my backbone.’ Adding a touch of humor to herself, she said, “My aunt used to say, ‘Langoor ko hoor mil gayi’ (an ordinary man got a beautiful wife), and I felt the same way.“
For him, his marriage also reflects his greater belief in the importance of women in one’s life. “I have always talked about ‘naari shakti’ (power of women). From a mother to a partner, women play different roles in shaping your life. I am who I am because of their blessings, I smile because of them,” she explained.He also recalled his father-in-law’s initial reaction when he first saw it through a still from one of his films. “My father-in-law saw the first picture of me in the jungle, with my hair standing up, holding a gun, and he was shocked. But when he saw me in person, he realized I’m just a normal man. That’s the character.”Rajpal added that Radha has always been fair, especially when it comes to her work. “There are times when I took him to a premiere, and we ended up arguing on the way back, he asked me: ‘Do you think you should have made this film?’ He doesn’t believe in flattery. If he doesn’t like something, he says it clearly. It’s actually very difficult to keep the people around you happy,” he said.Their bond is based on a foundation of deep respect and understanding. “I respect him a lot. There is a 10-12 year age gap between us, but our communication has always been strong. In fact, when we met, his Hindi was better than mine. He knew five languages.”Rajpal also shared that even now his friends remain intrigued by his marriage. “A lot of my friends still ask me, ‘How did you manage this?'” he laughed.At home, Radha remains a central figure in his daily life. “She buys my clothes. I trust her choices; if she chose me, she can choose anything right,” she joked. “She manages all my expenses. I’m not someone who keeps track of accounts too much.”
