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Encyclopedia > Arjun Rampal
Arjun Rampal
Born November 26, 1972 (1972-11-26) (age 35)
Jabalpur, India
Occupation Model, Actor
Years active 2001-present

Arjun Rampal (Hindi, अर्जुन रामपाल, Arjun Rāmpāl, born 26 November 1972) is an Indian actor who appears in Bollywood films, as well as a fashion model. If you hold the copyright to an image (e. ... is the 330th day of the year (331st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1972 (MCMLXXII) was a leap year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... , Jabalpur (Hindi: जबलपुर) is a city in the state of Madhya Pradesh in India. ... A model is a person who poses or displays for purposes of art, fashion, or other products and advertising. ... For other uses, see Actor (disambiguation). ... Year 2001 (MMI) was a common year starting on Monday (link displays the 2001 Gregorian calendar). ... Present redirects here. ... Hindi (DevanāgarÄ«: or , IAST: , IPA:  ), an Indo-European language spoken all over India in varying degrees and extensively in northern and central India, is one of the 22 official languages of India and is used, along with English, for central government administrative purposes. ... is the 330th day of the year (331st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1972 (MCMLXXII) was a leap year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... For other uses, see Actor (disambiguation). ... Bollywood (Hindi: , Urdu: ) is the informal term popularly used for Mumbai-based Hindi-language film industry in India. ... A model is a person who poses or displays for purposes of art, fashion, or other products and advertising. ...

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Background

His parents are Gwen and Amarjeet Rampal. Arjun and his younger sister attended the prestigious Kodaikanal International School located in Palani Hills,Tamil Nadu, where his mother was a teacher. One of his cousins, Kim Sharma, is an actress and appeared with him in the film Yakeen. He belongs to a rich Punjabi Brahmin family of New Delhi. // The Kodaikanal International School is an international school for pre-school to Grade 12 students located in Kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu, southern India. ... Kim Sharma Kim Sharma (born 21 January 1980) is an Indian actress. ... Yakeen is a 2005 Bollywood thriller directed by Girish Dhamija and stars Arjun Rampal, Priyanka Chopra, Kim Sharma, Sudhanshu Pandey and Saurabh Shukla. ... Punjabi (also Panjabi; in Gurmukhī, Panjābī in Shāhmukhī) is the language of the Punjab regions of India and Pakistan. ... The Sanskrit word denotes the scholar/teacher, priest, caste, class (), or tribe, that has been traditionally enjoined to live a life of learning, teaching and non-possessivenes . ... This article is about the capital city of India. ...


Modelling career

Arjun Rampal was discovered in a Delhi discotheque by designer, Rohit Bal. He was a student of prestigious Hindu College, Delhi then. Arjun became Rohit's protégé and promoted him to the extent that he became one of India's most sought after male supermodels.


Rajiv Rai cast Arjun in a music video 'Don't Marry' with model Namrata Baruwah and launched him in 'Pyaar, Ishq Aur Mohabbat' with Keerti Reddy, Suniel Shetty and Aftab Shivdasani. The film did not fare well but Arjun bagged many acting offers, which got his career going.


Film career

His debut movie - Moksha was released in 2001 and was directed by Ashok Mehta. However, this film was released after his second film, Pyaar Ishq Aur Mohabbat, in which he appeared with Sunil Shetty and Aftab Shivdasani. Although both films did not perform at the box office his performances in both films was lauded by critics. In 2002, he won the Award of the International Indian Film Academy for Face of the Year. Moksha (aka Moksha: Salvation) is a Bollywood movie released in 2001. ... Pyaar Ishq aur Mohabbat (प्यार इश्क और महब्बत) is a Bollywood feature film, released in the summer of 2001. ... Sunil Shetty (born 11 August 1961) is an Indian actor. ... Aftab Shivdasani (born 25 June 1978 at Mumbai, India) is an Indian film actor. ... Also see: 2002 (number). ...


Since his debut, he has worked steadily in films such as Aankhen (2002), Dil Hai Tumhaara (2002), Yakeen (2005) and Ek Ajnabee (2005). Aankhen (Hindi: आँखें, Urdu:آنکھیں, translation: eyes) is a 2002 Bollywood movie starring Amitabh Bachchan, Akshay Kumar, Arjun Rampal, Paresh Rawal and Sushmita Sen. ... Dil Hai Tumhaara is a 2002 Bollywood movie starring Rekha, Mahima Chaudhry, Preity Zinta, Arjun Rampal, Jimmy Shergill and Alok Nath. ... Yakeen is a 2005 Bollywood thriller directed by Girish Dhamija and stars Arjun Rampal, Priyanka Chopra, Kim Sharma, Sudhanshu Pandey and Saurabh Shukla. ... Ek Ajnabee is Bollywood remake of Tony Scotts 2004 film Man on Fire. ...


He has also appeared in the Temptations 2004 concert with stars Shahrukh Khan, Rani Mukerji, Saif Ali Khan, Preity Zinta, and Priyanka Chopra. Shahrukh Khan (Hindi: शाहरुख़ ख़ान, Urdu: شاہ رخ خان), born 2 November 1965, is a highly acclaimed Indian actor who works in Bollywood films, as well as film producer and television host. ... Rani Mukerji (Bengali: , Hindi: ) born on March 21, 1978, is an award winning Indian film actress who works in Bollywood movies. ... Saif Ali Khan (Hindi: सैफ़ अली ख़ान, Urdu: سیف علی خان; IPA born 16 August 1970 in New Delhi, India) is National Film Award winning Indian actor who stars in Bollywood films. ... Preity Zinta (Hindi: . Pronunciation: born January 31, 1975)[1] is an Indian film actress who has appeared in Hindi, Telugu and English movies. ... Priyanka Chopra (Hindi: प्रियंका चोपड़ा; born July 18, 1982)[1] is an Indian film actress and former Miss World who works in Bollywood films. ...


In 2006 he made a guest appearance in the multi-starrer Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna and played a supporting role in Don - The Chase Begins Again which is a remake of the 1978 Amitabh Bachchan starrer Don. Rampal donned the role of Jasjit who was played by the veteran actor Pran in the original movie. Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna (Devanagari: कभी अलविदा न कहना, Nastaliq: کبھی الوداع نہ کہنا, English: (Never Say Good Bye) is a film directed by Karan Johar and produced under the Dharma Productions banner. ... For the 1978 Hindi film, see Don (1978 film), for the Telugu film with the same title, see Don (2007 film), for the Dutch film with the same title, see Don (Dutch film). ... Year 1978 (MCMLXXVIII) was a common year starting on Sunday (link displays the 1978 Gregorian calendar). ... Bachchan redirects here. ... Don is an Indian Hindi film released in 1978. ... Pran Sikand (born 12 February 1920), best known as Pran, is a veteran Bollywood actor. ...


He then decided to produce as well as act in the film I See You (2006) which released on December 29, 2006. He released it with his own production company Chasing Ganesha Films. His wife, Mehr Jesia, was the co-producer. The film received poor reviews and was a failure at the box office. Arjun recently starred in Farah Khan's Om Shanti Om where he played a negative role, receiving many praises for his acting. An English language film titled The Last Lear is scheduled to be his next release.He is nominated to Filmfare 2007 award for best villain role in Om Shanti Om. I See You is a Bollywood movie, released on December 29, 2006. ... is the 363rd day of the year (364th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Mehr Jesia Rampal is an international supermodel from India. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged into Happy New Year!!!. (Discuss) Om Shanti Om is a forthcoming movie directed by Farah Khan. ... The Last Lear is a forthcoming Bollywood, English language film directed by acclaimed director Rituparno Ghosh. ...


Personal life

His marriage to Ex Miss-India and supermodel Mehr Jesia has led to two daughters, Mahikaa, born on January 17, 2002 and Myra, born June 2005.[citation needed]. Mehr Jesia Rampal is an international supermodel from India. ...


Filmography

Title (Year) Role
Pyaar Ishq Aur Mohabbat (2001) Gaurav
Moksha (2001) Vikram Sehgal
Deewaanapan (2001) Suraj Saxena
Aankhen (2002) Arjun Verma
Dil Hai Tumhaara (2002) Dev Khanna
Dil Ka Rishta (2003) Jai Mehta
Tehzeeb (2003) Salim Mirza
Asambhav (2004) Captain Aadit Arya
Vaada (2005) Rahul
Elaan (2005) Arjun
Yakeen (2005) Nikhil Oberoi
Ek Ajnabee (2005) Shekhar
Humko Tumse Pyaar Hai (2006) Rohit
Darna Zaroori Hai (2006) Kunal
Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna (2006) Guest Appearance as Jay
Don - The Chase Begins Again (2006) Jasjit
Alag (2006) Special Appearance in song Sabse Alag
I See You (2006) Raj Jaiswal
Honeymoon Travels Pvt. Ltd. (2007) Special Appearance
Om Shanti Om (First Villian Role) (2007) Mukesh Mehra
The Last Lear (2007) Siddharth
Meridian (2008) Atul Sippy (filming)
Familywala (2008)
Rock On (2008)

Pyaar Ishq aur Mohabbat (प्यार इश्क और महब्बत) is a Bollywood feature film, released in the summer of 2001. ... For the 1968 science-fiction film and novel, see 2001: A Space Odyssey The year 2001 in film involved some significant events. ... Moksha (Moksha: Salvation) a Bollywood movie released in 2001. ... For the 1968 science-fiction film and novel, see 2001: A Space Odyssey The year 2001 in film involved some significant events. ... Deewaanapan (engl. ... For the 1968 science-fiction film and novel, see 2001: A Space Odyssey The year 2001 in film involved some significant events. ... Aankhen (Hindi: आँखें, Urdu:آنکھیں, translation: eyes) is a 2002 Bollywood movie starring Amitabh Bachchan, Akshay Kumar, Arjun Rampal, Paresh Rawal and Sushmita Sen. ... The year 2002 in film involved some significant events. ... Dil Hai Tumhaara is a 2002 Bollywood movie starring Rekha, Mahima Chaudhry, Preity Zinta, Arjun Rampal, Jimmy Shergill and Alok Nath. ... The year 2002 in film involved some significant events. ... Dil Ka Rishta (English: Relationships of the heart) is a Bollywood movie, directed by Naresh Malhotra and produced by Aditya Rai, Aishwarya Rais brother; it was released on January 17, 2003 in India. ... The year 2003 in film involved some significant events. ... Tehzeeb is a 2003 Indian Bollywood film directed by Khalid Mohammed. ... The year 2003 in film involved some significant events. ... Asambav is a Bollywood Hindi film. ... The year 2004 in film involved some significant events. ... Vaada is a 2005 Bollywood film of the thriller genre. ... The year 2005 in film involved some significant events. ... Elaan (Hindi: एलान, Urdu: ایلان) is a Bollywood film released in January 2005. ... The year 2005 in film involved some significant events. ... Yakeen is a 2005 Bollywood thriller directed by Girish Dhamija and stars Arjun Rampal, Priyanka Chopra, Kim Sharma, Sudhanshu Pandey and Saurabh Shukla. ... The year 2005 in film involved some significant events. ... Ek Ajnabee is Bollywood remake of Tony Scotts 2004 film Man on Fire. ... The year 2005 in film involved some significant events. ... DVD cover Humko Tumse Pyaar Hai is a 2006 Indian film starring Bobby Deol, Amisha Patel, and Arjun Rampal. ... The year 2006 in film involved some significant events. ... Darna Zaroori Hai (Hindi: डरना ज़रूरी है, Urdu: ڈرنا ضروری ہے) is a 2006 Indian portmanteau film, in which an old lady tells six scary stories to a group of five children. ... The year 2006 in film involved some significant events. ... Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna (Devanagari: कभी अलविदा न कहना, Nastaliq: کبھی الوداع نہ کہنا, English: (Never Say Good Bye) is a film directed by Karan Johar and produced under the Dharma Productions banner. ... The year 2006 in film involved some significant events. ... For the 1978 Hindi film, see Don (1978 film), for the Telugu film with the same title, see Don (2007 film), for the Dutch film with the same title, see Don (Dutch film). ... The year 2006 in film involved some significant events. ... Alag (Hindi: Different) is a Bollywood movie, to be released in 2006. ... The year 2006 in film involved some significant events. ... I See You is a Bollywood movie, released on December 29, 2006. ... The year 2006 in film involved some significant events. ... Honeymoon Travels Pvt. ... 2007 has been referred to, by film and media critics, as the year of the threequels, a nickname referring to both the 2004 summer movie season and several film franchises which premiered or had installments released in 2004, which appear again this year: Spider-Man 3, Shrek the Third, Ocean... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged into Happy New Year!!!. (Discuss) Om Shanti Om is a forthcoming movie directed by Farah Khan. ... 2007 has been referred to, by film and media critics, as the year of the threequels, a nickname referring to both the 2004 summer movie season and several film franchises which premiered or had installments released in 2004, which appear again this year: Spider-Man 3, Shrek the Third, Ocean... The Last Lear is a forthcoming Bollywood, English language film directed by acclaimed director Rituparno Ghosh. ... 2007 has been referred to, by film and media critics, as the year of the threequels, a nickname referring to both the 2004 summer movie season and several film franchises which premiered or had installments released in 2004, which appear again this year: Spider-Man 3, Shrek the Third, Ocean... 2008 in film is expected to feature another battle of the sequels, as many properties release new installments, including: Rambo, The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian, Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, Hellboy II: The Golden Army, Lost Boys: The Tribe, The Dark Knight, The Incredible Hulk... Familywala is a Bollywood movie to be released in April 2007. ... 2008 in film is expected to feature another battle of the sequels, as many properties release new installments, including: Rambo, The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian, Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, Hellboy II: The Golden Army, Lost Boys: The Tribe, The Dark Knight, The Incredible Hulk... Rock On is the name of several albums: Rock On, a 1971 album by Humble Pie Rock On, a 1972 album by Richard Thompson collaboration The Bunch Rock On, a 1973 album by David Essex Rock On, a 1979 album by Alvin Stardust Rock On, a 1991 album by Del... 2008 in film is expected to feature another battle of the sequels, as many properties release new installments, including: Rambo, The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian, Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, Hellboy II: The Golden Army, Lost Boys: The Tribe, The Dark Knight, The Incredible Hulk...

External links

The Internet Movie Database (IMDb) is an online database of information about movies, actors, television shows, production crew personnel, and video games. ...

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