Happy Birthday Arjun Rampal: 10 Facts About the Ra.One Actor –

Arjun Rampal, the renowned Bollywood actor, is marking his 51st birthday on November 26. Despite an impressive career spanning over 40 films, Rampal maintains a low profile in the media. His journey commenced with the film Pyaar Ishq Aur Mohabbat, and since then, he has delivered noteworthy performances in movies like Raajneeti, Om Shanti Om, Rock On, Chakravyuh, and Daddy. Beyond his acting prowess, Arjun Rampal is equally dedicated to his role as a family man. His social media is filled with heartwarming pictures of him cherishing moments with his children.

He married supermodel Mehr Jesia in 1998 and they share two daughters namely, Mahikaa Rampal and Myra Rampal. Arjun and Mehr later parted ways in 2018. Arjun then found love in Gabriella Demetriades, with whom he welcomed a son in July 2019.

Recently, the actor starred in the Hindi-language psychological thriller film, Mystery of the Tattoo, released in September this year, and made his Telugu debut in October with the film Bhagavanth Kesari. His upcoming project is a film, tentatively titled, Nikita Roy And The Book Of Darkness, scheduled for release in March 2024.

While Arjun’s good looks and acting prowess are well-known, here are some lesser-known facts about the Ra.One actor:

1. Arjun Rampal comes from a military background. His maternal grandfather was Brigadier Gurdayal Singh.
2. Following his parents’ separation, Arjun lived with his Dutch-origin mother, who was a school teacher. He attended St. Patrick School in Jabalpur, where his mother worked.
3. Discovered by Rohit Bal at a high-end Delhi party during his initial days, Arjun transitioned from a struggling model to a successful one.
4. Arjun made his acting debut in 2001 with Pyaar Ishq Aur Mohabbat and received multiple acclaims. It also earned him a nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut.
5. Actress and model Kim Sharma, known for her films like Mohabbatein and Tum Se Achcha Kaun Hai, is Arjun Rampal’s first cousin.
6. Arjun is not only an accomplished actor but also an ardent animal lover and an active supporter of PETA.
7. Farhan Akhtar initially considered Arjun Rampal for the lead role in Lakshya but he couldn’t accept it due to lack of dates. Eventually, it went to Hrithik Roshan.
8. Arjun owned a luxury nightclub called Lap in New Delhi and hosted famous guests like Lady Gaga. But it closed in 2016, eight years after its inauguration.
9. Besides acting, Arjun tried his hand at direction with See You in 2006. However, the film did not fare well at the box office.
10. Arjun, along with his then-wife Mehr Jesia, has established his production company, Chasing Ganesha Films.