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Rajkummar Rao
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- Born 31 August 1984
- Place of Birth Gurgaon
- Occupation Film Actor
- Spouse Patralekha Paul (2021)
- Education University Of Delhi, Film And Television Institute Of India, Blue Bells Model School, Atma Ram Sanatan Dharma College
- Years active 2010-present
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- Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video,
- Stree
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ABOUT Rajkummar Rao
Rajkummar Rao: A Versatile Journey in Hindi Cinema Rajkummar Rao, born Raj Kumar Yadav on August 31, 1984, has established himself as a leading figure in Hindi cinema known for his diverse roles and critically acclaimed performances. His career, spanning over a decade, showcases a remarkable range across independent and commercial films. A graduate of the Film and Television Institute of India, Rao's debut in Love Sex Aur Dhokha (2010) marked the beginning of a prolific career. While he initially took on supporting roles in films like Gangs of Wasseypur - Part 2 and Talaash: The Answer Lies Within (both 2012), his breakthrough arrived with Kai Po Che! and Shahid (2013). His powerful portrayal of Shahid Azmi in the latter earned him the National Film Award for Best Actor and the Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actor. Subsequent roles in Queen (2014), Aligarh (2015), and Bareilly Ki Barfi (2017) further solidified his reputation. His lead roles in Trapped (2016) and Newton (2017) garnered critical acclaim, with the latter winning him the Asia Pacific Screen Award for Best Performance by an Actor. Stree (2018) brought him mainstream success, followed by notable performances in Ludo (2020), The White Tiger (2021), Monica, O My Darling (2022), Bheed (2023), and Srikanth (2024). His portrayal of a closeted gay man in Badhaai Do (2022) won him the Filmfare Award for Best Actor. His latest release, Stree 2 (2024), marks his highest-grossing film to date. Rao's career is defined by his commitment to diverse characters and his ability to seamlessly transition between genres. His numerous awards and consistent critical praise cement his position as one of Hindi cinema's most respected and versatile actors. He is married to actress Patralekha Paul.
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RAJKUMMAR RAO NEWS
Stree 2 box office collection day 2: Rajkummar Rao-Shraddha Kapoor film crosses Rs 100 cr, beats Gadar 2's historic numbers
August 17, 2024 2:47 pm
Stree 2 box office collection day 2: Amar Kaushik's Stree 2 has made Rs 90.3 crore in just two days making it the biggest Hindi hit of the year.
Stree 2 box office collection Day 1: Shraddha Kapoor, Rajkummar Rao-starrer surpasses Animal, makes over Rs 64 cr
August 16, 2024 10:16 pm
Stree 2 box office collection Day 1: Shraddha Kapoor, Rajkummar Rao-starrer has collected Rs 64.8 on its opening day, making it the biggest Hindi opener of the year. This is a bigger opening that those of Animal and Pathaan.
Rajkummar Rao recalls when he had Rs 18 in his bank account, got Rs 11,000 for Ragini MMS: 'How do I eat my next meal?'
August 15, 2024 4:12 pm
Rajkummar Rao shared his first film salary and said that at one point, he was left with Rs 18 in his bank account.
Rajkummar Rao recalls being replaced from a movie after shooting its poster: 'I got to know about it through a newspaper'
August 15, 2024 3:27 pm
In a recent interview, Rajkummar Rao confessed he was replaced twice after signing films. He said a lot of times after having several meetings with the makers and also having done the look test, they replaced him without any notice.
Stree 2 box office collection day 1 early report: Shraddha Kapoor, Rajkummar Rao break Shah Rukh's 11-year record, grosses 7 times more than Akshay Kumar's Khel Khel Mein
August 16, 2024 10:13 pm
Stree 2 box office collection day 1 early report: Rajkummar Rao-Shraddha Kapoor film has sold over 8 lakh tickets. What makes Stree 2's utter domination at the box office noteworthy is that it has been able to do so with a three-way clash, as it faced two other films headlined by A-list stars.
Stree 2 post credits scene: Shraddha Kapoor, Rajkummar Rao film reveals identity of 'sarkata bhoot,' confirms arrival of a 'legend' in horror universe
August 15, 2024 10:33 am
Stree 2 centres on Rajkummar Rao's Vicky and his friends as they battle to save their town, Chanderi, from a headless ghost known as Sarkata. Stree 2's post credits scene hides a big surprise. Spoiler alert ahead.
Stree 2 movie review: Shraddha Kapoor, Rajkummar Rao film dumbs down a sharp premise
August 15, 2024 8:57 pm
Stree 2 movie review: Despite all the frantic criss-crossing in Shraddha Kapoor-Rajkummar Rao film, you feel the pace of Stree 2, never the best thing for a film which wants you to suspend all disbelief for its duration.
Rajkummar Rao recalls of buying 'desi ghee' with first salary of Rs 300: 'I bought groceries for home, ghee on roti was a luxury'
August 14, 2024 7:32 pm
In a recent interview, the Stree 2 stars Shraddha Kapoor and Rajkummar Rao revealed their first salaries. While Shraddha said she earned Rs 2500 in America, Rajkummar Rao said he was paid Rs 300 for teaching dance.
Stree 2 Release and Review Highlights: Shraddha Kapoor film earns over Rs 50 cr at box office on Independence Day
August 16, 2024 9:01 am
Stree 2 Release and Review Highlights: Shraddha Kapoor, Rajkummar Rao starrer Stree 2 released in theatres on August 15 and is being loved by the audience. The film is expected to open at Rs 40 cr at the box office.
Would Rajkummar Rao have accepted Sandeep Reddy Vanga's Kabir Singh? 'I would get into a big debate with the director'
August 13, 2024 5:43 pm
Actor Rajkummar Rao recently made it clear that one thing he deems he cannot do, even in a movie scene, is "slapping a girl."
