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Born:
- Birthday: 1972-11-26
- Born Place: Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, India
Arjun Rampal
Born on November 26, 1972, in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, Arjun Rampal is an acclaimed Indian actor, producer, and former supermodel who has maintained a commanding presence in Hindi cinema for over two decades. After a highly successful modeling career, he made his acting debut in 2001 with Pyaar Ishq Aur Mobat, eventually rising to major stardom with a National Film Award and a Filmfare Award for his role as the lead guitarist in the musical drama Rock On!! (2008). Known for his deep baritone and brooding intensity, Rampal has navigated a career filled with both blockbusters and gritty, performance-driven roles, including the villainous Mukesh Mehra in Om Shanti Om (2007), a strategic politician in Raajneeti (2010), and the real-life gangster Arun Gawli in the biopic Daddy (2017). In December 2025, Rampal delivered what critics are calling one of the most chilling and transformative performances of his career in Aditya Dhar’s spy blockbuster Dhurandhar. Portraying the primary antagonist Major Iqbal (ominously dubbed the "Angel of Death"), he took on a role inspired by the real-life militant Ilyas Kashmiri. His portrayal was noted for its sheer brutality, particularly in the film's opening sequence and the harrowing 26/11 reenactment, marking a stark departure from his more conventional hero roles. In his personal life, Rampal has four children: two daughters, Mahikaa and Myra, from his former marriage to supermodel Mehr Jesia, and two sons, Arik and Ariv, with his partner and fiancée, Gabriella Demetriades. As of 2026, he is preparing for the release of Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge, set for March 19, 2026, where his character remains the central threat in the high-stakes espionage narrative.
Person History
Dhurandhar 2025
2025