Arjun Rampal, born on the 26th of November 1972, is an Indian actor, producer, and model who became famous for his roles in the films “Don”, “Om Shanti Om”, “Rock On!!”, and “Ra, One”.
So how much is Rampal’s net worth? As of mid-2017, based on authoritative sources it is reported to be $15 million, acquired from his years working as an actor and producer which began in the late 1990s.
Arjun Rampal Net Worth $15 Million
Born in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, India, Rampal came from a family of Punjabi Hindus, of Sikh and Dutch decent. He grew up in a single parent home with his mother, and attended St. Patrick School where his mother also taught. He later attended Kodaikanal International School, and then in 1993 graduated with a degree in economics with honours from Delhi University.
Rampal’s career started as a model during the early ‘90s. While at a party, fashion designer RohitBal saw him and took him as one of his models. Bal helped him become a supermodel that later earned him Society’s Face of the Year in 1994.In the early 2000’s, Rampal also started to appear in music videos, one of which is “Don’t Marry”.His early years as a model started his career in Bollywood and also helped his net worth.
In 2001, Rampal made his way to movies and debuted in “PyaarIshqAurMohabbat”. Unfortunately, the movie was a flop but his performance still received positive reviews from critics. He was even nominated for the Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut for his performance in the film. Although Rampal’s following movies also suffered at the box office, including “Deewaanapan”, DilKaRishta”, and “Vaada”, critics still recognized his talent, and eventually in 2006, his film “Don” became his saving grace and received positive reviews from critics and became a hit at the box office. After the success of “Don”, Rampal’s career immediately took off, and more successful movies followed. His films including “Om Shanti Om”, “Inkaar”, “Rock On!!”, and “Ra, One” also thrived at the box office, making him one of the most successful actors in Bollywood, which of course also tremendously increased his wealth.
In 2006, Rampal started his own production company Chasing Ganesha Films with his wife. One of the first films of his production company was “I See You” in which he also starred.
Other than being a movie star, Rampal has also made television appearances, and served as a judge in the dance reality show “NachBaliye”. He also went into a couple of world tours with other renowned Bollywood icons, and joined the “Heartthrobs: Live in Concert” in 2002 and also “Temptations” (2004) and “Temptations Reloaded” (2008). His various projects outside the movies also helped in raising his net worth.
Today, Rampal is still active as an actor. He recently starred in the film “Rock On!! 2” and is set to also appear in the movie “Daddy”. He is also the owner of the luxury nightclub – Lap – in New Delhi.
In terms of his personal life, Rampal married former Miss India, MehrJesia, in 1988. Together they have two daughters, Mahikaa and Myra.
Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor (2009), National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor (2009), IIFA Awards, Zee Cine Awards, Stardust Awards for Best Supporting Actor, Screen Award (2002, 2009)
Nominations
"Most Desirable Man" (2012, Times of India's), Filmfare Award for Best Male, Guild Award for Best Actor in a Negative Role (2008), Zee Cine Award for Best Male Debut (2002)
Movies
“Don” (2006), “Om Shanti Om (2007)”, “Rock On!!” (2008), “Ra, One” (2011), “Ajab Gazabb Love (2012), “Super Fight League (2017), “Roy (2015),
TV Shows
“The Insider's Watchlist” (2017), “The Kapil Sharma Show” (2016-2017), “Comedy Nights with Kapil” (2013-2015), “Nach Baliye 4” (2008), “Temptations Reloaded 2008”, “Heartthrobs: Live in Concert” (2002), “Temptations” (2004)
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Often plays depressed characters with disturbed state of mind
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Starred in the unreleased and completed film Shantanu Sheorey Film's "Jadh". Starring Jackie Shroff, Arjun Rampal, Tabu, Smriti Mishra (Replaced Sonali Bendre), Pooja Batra ( Special Appearnce), Prem Chopra, Ranjeet, Sayaji Shinde, Sachin Khedekar, Ritesh Sinha,Tom Alter. Music Leslie Lewis. Produced and Directed by Shantanu Sheorey. This was in 1997 and was to be Arjun Rampal's debut film. The film was based on the book "Thank You Mr. Glad", written by Marathi writer Anil Barve. Hrishikesh Mukherjee had bought the rights to the film in the 1980's. He wanted to cast Dilip Kumar and Amitabh Bachchan in the film. Years later Jackie Shroff and Arjun Rampal stepped into their roles.
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Nephew named Adit (Sister's son).
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Younger sister Komal Rampal, who was a former Miss India finalist in 1994, was engaged to actor Armaan Kohli.
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Starred in Sanjay Ghadavi's shelved film " Tu Hi Bataa". Co starring Raveena Tandon, Anupam Kher. This was in 2001.
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Starred in Khalid Mohammed's shelved film " Raaj". Produced by Vashu Bhagnani. The film was to be shot in London and New York in 2004.
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Starred in the shelved film " Friends" produced by Rakesh Nath, directed by Shaina Nath. Co starring Kirti Reddy and Apoorva Agnihothri. When Ramesh Taurani stepped in to produce the film he was replaced. This was in 2001.
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Starred in the shelved film " Girgitt" co starring Tara Deshpande, Rahul Dev , Nirmal Pandey. Directed by Dinkar Kapur and Adesh K Arjun. This was in 2000.
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Was signed for Vashtu Shastra but opted out.
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Starred in Subash Ghai's shelved film " Majnu" ( Jab Dil Mile) directed by Anubhav Sinha ( Satish Kaushik) Co starring Aishwarya Rai ( Kareena Kapoor). This was in 2002.
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Shantanu Sheory's " Jadh" was to be his debut film. Co starring Jackie Shroff, Tabu and Smriti Mishra. The film is completed and unreleased due to financial matters.
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Arjun was also featured in the Temptation Tour alongside Shahrukh Khan.
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Appeared with his cousin, Kim Sharma, in Yakeen (2005).
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Arjun and his younger sister attended the prestigious Kodaikanal International School located in the Palani Hills, Tamil Nadu, where his mother was a teacher.
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His father is a Punjabi Hindu and his mother, Gwem, is half Dutch and half Punjabi Sikh.
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Former fashion model.
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Has two daughters, Mahikaa, born on January 17, 2002 and Myra, born June 2005.
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Cousin of Kim Sharma
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Married to former model Mehr Jessia, and has two daughters.
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He was proclaimed Society's Face of the year, 1994.