Personal Information

Full Name: Arjun Rampal

Nickname:

Country/State: India

Date of Birth: 1972-11-26

Languages Known: Hindi, English

Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius

Food Habit: Non-Vegetarian

Religion: Hinduism

Hobbies: Fitness training, DJing (occasional), spending time with family and pets, traveling, making movies

Education

School: Kodaikanal International School, Tamil Nadu

College:

Degrees Obtained: Not publicly

Physical Stats

Height: 185 cm

Weight: 85 kg

Family Information

Parents: Father: Amarjeet Rampal (military/business background) Mother: Gwen Rampal (part Sikh, part Dutch)

Siblings: Sister: Komal Rampal

Marital Status: married

Wife: Mehr Jesia (former Miss India, model; married 1998–2019, divorced)

Children: 3

Career

Current Position: Actor, Model, Film Producer, DJ (occasional)

Skills:

Net Worth: Approximately ₹120-350 crore (estimates vary; $15-50 million USD from acting, endorsements, production, and modeling legacy)

Awards & Achievements: National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor – Raajneeti (2010) and Chakravyuh (2012) Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor – Rock On!! (2008) International Indian Film Academy Awards (IIFA) for Star Debut (Male) – Pyaar Ishq Aur Mohabbat (2001) Known for modeling success before films; iconic roles in Rock On!!, Raajneeti, Om Shanti Om, Don, Ra.One, Housefull series; recent acclaim for antagonist in Dhurandhar (2025) and Telugu debut Bhagavanth Kesari (2023)

Biography Details

Arjun Rampal (born November 26, 1972, in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh) is an Indian actor, model, and producer known for his striking looks and versatile roles. From a military family background, he rose as a supermodel before debuting in Bollywood with Pyaar Ishq Aur Mohabbat (2001). He gained fame with Rock On!! (2008), Raajneeti (2010), and blockbusters like Om Shanti Om, Don, and Ra.One. After a career dip, he reinvented with intense roles in Dhurandhar (2025) as Major Iqbal (ISI-inspired).

Married to Mehr Jesia (1998–2019), father to two daughters; now in a relationship with Gabriella Demetriades, with whom he has two sons. Producer via Chasing Ganesha Films (Daddy, 2017). At 53, he remains active in films and DJing. Upcoming: Dhurandhar 2 (2026).

• February 2026: Leaked set photos from Dhurandhar 2 (sequel to 2025 hit) featuring Arjun Rampal with Sanjay Dutt sparked massive buzz online; release set for March 19, 2026. Aditya Dhar completed key scenes for Arjun's character arc as Major Iqbal.
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• January 1, 2026: Arjun shared a video of his first walk and sunset of the year with his dog, amid ongoing engagement/marriage buzz with partner Gabriella Demetriades (they teased "who knows" about wedding in late 2025 interviews).
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• January 2026: He praised Sunny Deol's Border 2 teaser, saying "I guess India is in good hands."
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• Ongoing: Post-Dhurandhar (2025 blockbuster) acclaim for his intense role; no additional shooting needed for Dhurandhar 2. He admitted feeling "horrible" playing the ISI chief but wanted to exit the character quickly. Focus on family, fitness, and upcoming projects.

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