Rajpal Yadav said he is 5 feet 2 inches tall in an exclusive Pinkvilla interview. That self-report converts to 157.48 cm. It is the evidence used here, with a real-photo comparison against fellow Indian actor Shah Rukh Khan.
Where does the 5 feet 2 inches figure come from?
Pinkvilla’s interview article, updated on 16 April 2026, attributes the height statement directly to Rajpal. This is stronger evidence of what he personally says than an unattributed number copied between biography websites. It still remains a self-report, not a measurement carried out by HeightCompare.
Read the original Pinkvilla interview. Our source label keeps that distinction visible in the table instead of calling the figure an independently verified physical measurement.
Why do some biographies give a different height?
The StarsUnfolded biography currently displays 5 feet 3 inches and 161 cm. Those two values are not exact conversions of each other: 5 feet 3 inches is 160.02 cm. More importantly, that listing differs from the directly attributed 5 feet 2 inches statement.
This page does not average the figures or choose the higher number. It uses the direct self-report, labels its evidence type and makes the alternative listing visible here. A better documented measurement could change the record later; a photograph alone is not enough to decide between claims.
Rajpal Yadav height in centimeters
Five feet two inches is 62 inches. Multiplying by 2.54 gives 157.48 cm, or approximately 157.5 cm. These decimals express a unit conversion, not extra accuracy in the underlying statement.
Try the calculation in the height converter. Enter 5 in the feet field and 2 in the inches field. Do not enter 5.2 decimal feet, which describes a different length.
Compare Rajpal with Shah Rukh Khan
The comparison stays within Indian film actors. SRK’s source gives an approximate 173 cm biography listing, while Rajpal’s value is self-reported. Subtracting these inputs produces 15.52 cm. Treat the result as a comparison of the stated values, not a precise measurement of the actors together.
| Person | Height | Evidence / source |
|---|---|---|
| Shah Rukh Khan | 173 cm | Reported biography listing StarsUnfolded Checked 2026-10-30 |
| Rajpal Yadav | 157.48 cm | Self-reported in interview Pinkvilla — exclusive Rajpal Yadav interview, 16 April 2026 Checked 2026-10-24 |
Evidence reviewed: 30 October 2026. Read the fuller Shah Rukh Khan height article for his source, rounding and comparison context. The library retains the earlier check date for Rajpal’s existing record.
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Photo sources
The photographs are credited to Bollywood Hungama. Open the chart’s Photo credits for each named source. The pictures were taken at separate events and do not establish a shared standing-height measurement.
Frequently asked questions
Is 157.48 cm a measured result?
No. It is the exact conversion of Rajpal’s 5 feet 2 inches self-report.
Should I trust a side-by-side photo over the interview?
A casual photo can be affected by posture, perspective and footwear. It cannot independently settle the height claim.
How can I submit a correction?
Use Suggest a correction with a source that clearly identifies the person and explicitly states the height. Our methodology explains the review labels.