Rajpal Yadav reveals how his Canadian wife Radha became his ‘backbone’ through years of jail and debt
For Rajpal Yadav, his wife Radha is not just a life partner but the quiet force that has held everything together. From managing his personal life to shaping his everyday choices, he credits her as the backbone of his journey. In a recent conversation with Subhankar Mishra, Rajpal opened up about his relationship with Radha, sharing about the bond they share, and the unwavering support she has provided over the years. Recalling how their story began, Rajpal said, “We met in Calgary. Even today, I don’t understand how a man from Uttar Pradesh found a life partner there. But it turned out beautifully—I didn’t realise then that she would become my backbone.” With a mix of humour and humility, he added, “My aunt used to say, ‘Langoor ko hoor mil gayi’ (a plain man got a beautiful wife), and I used to feel the same.” For Rajpal, his relationship with Radha is part of a larger belief in the strength of women. “I have always spoken about ‘naari shakti’ (the power of women). From a …
