The Talented Actor Rajkumar Rao

In his early years, Rajkumar Rao was an unassuming young man, working in a small town near Gurugram. He went on to study at the Film and Television Institute of India and graduated in 2008. In 2010, he made his acting debut in Dibakar Banerjee’s film “Love Sex aur Dhoka”. The talented actor has received numerous awards for his diverse acting skills. Today, Rajkumar is known for his roles in films such as Newton and “Citylights.”

Recently, he has starred in the comedy-drama “Badhaai Do.” The film stars Harshavardhan Kulkarni, and tells the story of two actors in a lavender marriage. Rajkummar has just finished shooting his next movie, “Bheed,” directed by Anubhav Sinha. He will also work with him on an untitled anthology. The film will be a collaboration between Rajkumar Rao and Hansal Mehta.

After a stellar performance in “And Shahid,” Rao went on to star in the acclaimed thriller, “Trapped.” His subsequent movies have received critical and commercial acclaim. After his success in “Kai Po Che,” Rao’s next film is another thriller based on the novel by Chetan Bhagat. The film grossed over $1 billion worldwide. This success has made Rajkumar Rao an important part of the Indian film industry.

While earning most of his income from his movies and web series, Rajkumar Rao also earns handsome amounts from brand endorsements. His charitable work has kept him on the top of many lists. His latest purchases include a swanky Mumbai apartment and a Harley-Davidson Fat Bob motorcycle. He also has an Audi Q7, a luxury SUV. This makes his home an impressive showcase of his talent and taste.

Away from the movies, Rao loves to read and mimic leading characters. He is a passionate reader and enjoys reading while having coffee. He gained 11 kg for his role as Subhash Chandra Bose. He met Patralekha when studying acting at FTII and fell in love after working together on a short film. And although Rao doesn’t smoke, he is a huge fan of Marlon Brando.

After his graduation from FTII, Rajkummar started acting in films. He often traveled 4-5 hours from his home in Gurugram to Atma Ram Sanatan Dharma College in south Delhi. He studied theatre in the Mandi House during the day, returning home late at night. His acting skills impressed director Mukesh Chhabra, who cast him in the movie “Kai Po Che” and “Shahid”. The latter was a biopic about slain lawyer Shahid Azmi.

After finishing college, Rajkumar Rao decided to pursue his acting career. In 2008, he joined the Film and Television Institute of India, where he studied for two years. His mother, who is a believer in numerology, had added an extra M to mark his progress. His first play was performed during his school days. He later transferred to Mumbai and starred in various Hindi movies. While studying in college, Rajkumar Rao participated in various theater troupes.