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Rajkummar Rao

Rajkummar Rao Image Source : Wikipedia
  • 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

Related Other Pages:

  • 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.

Rajkummar Rao FILMS AND CREDITS

Previous Movies Upcoming Movies
  • Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video
  • Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video

    ( 2024 )

  • Guns & Gulaabs
  • Guns & Gulaabs

    ( 2023 )

  • Stree 2
  • Stree 2

    ( 2024 )

  • Maalik
  • Maalik

    ( Not Final )

  • Srikanth
  • Srikanth

    ( 2024 )

  • Bachpan Ka Pyar
  • Bachpan Ka Pyar

    ( Not Final )

  • Mr. & Mrs. Mahi
  • Mr. & Mrs. Mahi

    ( 2024 )

  • Pushtaini
  • Pushtaini

    ( 2023 )

  • Guns & Gulaabs
  • Guns & Gulaabs

    ( 2023 )

  • Bheed
  • Bheed

    ( 2023 )

  • B Praak: Achha Sila Diya
  • B Praak: Achha Sila Diya

    ( 2023 )

  • Bhediya
  • Bhediya

    ( 2022 )

  • Monica O My Darling
  • Monica O My Darling

    ( 2022 )

  • Hit: The First Case
  • Hit: The First Case

    ( 2022 )

  • Badhaai Do
  • Badhaai Do

    ( 2022 )

  • Hum Do Hamare Do
  • Hum Do Hamare Do

    ( 2021 )

  • Ruk Jaana Nahi ... Stories of hope with Rajkummar Rao
  • Ruk Jaana Nahi ... Stories of hope with Rajkummar Rao

    ( 2021 )

  • Roohi
  • Roohi

    ( 2021 )

  • The White Tiger
  • The White Tiger

    ( 2021 )

  • Chhalaang
  • Chhalaang

    ( 2020 )

  • Ludo
  • Ludo

    ( 2020 )

  • Shimla Mirchi
  • Shimla Mirchi

    ( 2020 )

  • Made in China
  • Made in China

    ( 2019 )

  • Neha Kakkar & Darshan Raval: Odhani
  • Neha Kakkar & Darshan Raval: Odhani

    ( 2019 )

  • Mental Hai Kya
  • Mental Hai Kya

    ( 2019 )

  • Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga
  • Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga

    ( 2019 )

  • Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga
  • Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga

    ( 2019 )

  • City Life TVC
  • City Life TVC

    ( 2018 )

  • Aastha Gill, Sachin Sanghvi, Jigar Saraiya, Divya Kumar: Kamariya
  • Aastha Gill, Sachin Sanghvi, Jigar Saraiya, Divya Kumar: Kamariya

    ( 2018 )

  • Stree
  • Stree

    ( 2018 )

  • Naagin
  • Naagin

    ( 2018 )

  • Fanney Khan
  • Fanney Khan

    ( 2018 )

  • Love Sonia
  • Love Sonia

    ( 2018 )

  • 5 Weddings
  • 5 Weddings

    ( 2018 )

  • Bose: Dead/Alive
  • Bose: Dead/Alive

    ( 2017 )

  • Shaadi Mein Zaroor Aana
  • Shaadi Mein Zaroor Aana

    ( 2017 )

  • Yasser Desai, Aakanksha Sharma: Jogi - Lyrical
  • Yasser Desai, Aakanksha Sharma: Jogi - Lyrical

    ( 2017 )

  • Omerta
  • Omerta

    ( 2017 )

  • Bareilly Ki Barfi
  • Bareilly Ki Barfi

    ( 2017 )

  • Behen Hogi Teri
  • Behen Hogi Teri

    ( 2017 )

  • Raabta
  • Raabta

    ( 2017 )

  • Newton
  • Newton

    ( 2017 )

  • Trapped
  • Trapped

    ( 2016 )

  • Aligarh
  • Aligarh

    ( 2015 )

  • Hamari Adhuri Kahani
  • Hamari Adhuri Kahani

    ( 2015 )

  • Dolly Ki Doli
  • Dolly Ki Doli

    ( 2015 )

  • Words with Gods
  • Words with Gods

    ( 2014 )

  • City Lights
  • City Lights

    ( 2014 )

  • Yeh Hai Aashiqui
  • Yeh Hai Aashiqui

    ( 2013 )

  • Labours Of (An)Other Solipsist
  • Labours Of (An)Other Solipsist

    ( 2013 )

  • Queen
  • Queen

    ( 2013 )

  • A New Love Ishtory
  • A New Love Ishtory

    ( 2013 )

  • D-Day
  • D-Day

    ( 2013 )

  • Boyss Toh Boyss Hain
  • Boyss Toh Boyss Hain

    ( 2013 )

  • Kai po che!
  • Kai po che!

    ( 2013 )

  • Talaash
  • Talaash

    ( 2012 )

  • Chittagong
  • Chittagong

    ( 2012 )

  • Shahid
  • Shahid

    ( 2012 )

  • Gangs of Wasseypur
  • Gangs of Wasseypur

    ( 2012 )

  • Shaitan
  • Shaitan

    ( 2011 )

  • Ragini MMS
  • Ragini MMS

    ( 2011 )

  • Uss Din
  • Uss Din

    ( 2010 )

  • Samjhana
  • Samjhana

    ( 2010 )

  • LSD: Love, Sex Aur Dhokha
  • LSD: Love, Sex Aur Dhokha

    ( 2010 )

  • Rann
  • Rann

    ( 2010 )

  • Rab Jaane
  • Rab Jaane

    ( 2007 )

  • Aaja Ve
  • Aaja Ve

    ( 2007 )

Image Source : IMDB & Wikipedia

Rajkummar Rao AWARDS

Awards
  • Best Performance by an Actor
  • The Asia Pacific Screen Awards for Best Performance by an Actor - 2017 Newton

  • Best Actor
  • The Bollywood Film Journalist Awards for Best Actor - 2018 Trapped

  • Best Supporting Actor
  • The Bollywood Film Journalist Awards for Best Supporting Actor - 2018 Bareilly Ki Barfi

  • Best Actor - Male - Popular
  • The Bollywood Hungama OTT India Fest for Best Actor - Male - Popular - 2023 Guns & Gulaabs

  • Most Stylish Youth Icon - Male
  • The Bollywood Hungama Style Icons Awards for Most Stylish Youth Icon - Male - 2023

  • Social Media SwagSTAR (Male)
  • The Bollywood Life Awards for Social Media SwagSTAR (Male) - 2021

  • Social Media Couple of the Year
  • The Bollywood Life Awards for Social Media Couple of the Year - 2021

  • Entertainment Category
  • The CNN-IBN Indian of the Year for Entertainment Category - 2017

  • Outstanding Performance - Male
  • The Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival (DPIFF) for Outstanding Performance - Male - 2018 Newton

  • Icon Man of the Year
  • The ELLE Beauty Awards for Icon Man of the Year - 2022

  • Best Actor in a Leading Role
  • The FOI Online Awards for Best Actor in a Leading Role - 2022 Badhaai Do

  • Best Actor in a Leading Role
  • The FOI Online Awards for Best Actor in a Leading Role - 2017 Newton

  • Best Actor in a Supporting Role
  • The FOI Online Awards for Best Actor in a Supporting Role - 2017 Bareilly Ki Barfi

  • Best Actor
  • The Filmfare Awards for Best Actor - 2023 Badhaai Do

  • Best Actor
  • The Filmfare Awards for Best Actor - 2018 Trapped

  • Best Supporting Actor
  • The Filmfare Awards for Best Supporting Actor - 2018 Bareilly Ki Barfi

  • Best Actor
  • The Filmfare Awards for Best Actor - 2014 Shahid

  • Risk Taker of the Year
  • The Filmfare Glamour And Style Awards for Risk Taker of the Year - 2019

  • Best Actor - Comedy
  • The Filmfare OTT Awards for Best Actor - Comedy - 2024 Guns & Gulaabs

  • Best Actor - Web Original Film
  • The Filmfare OTT Awards for Best Actor - Web Original Film - 2023 Monica O My Darling

  • Actor of the Year
  • The GQ Men of the Year Awards for Actor of the Year - 2024 Stree 2

  • Progressive Powerhouse
  • The GQ Men of the Year Awards for Progressive Powerhouse - 2022

  • Breakthrough Talent of the Year
  • The GQ Men of the Year Awards for Breakthrough Talent of the Year - 2014

  • Best Supporting Actor
  • The Gold List for Best Supporting Actor - 2021 The White Tiger

  • Performer of the Year
  • The Grazia Millennial Awards for Performer of the Year - 2023 Badhaai Do

  • Versatile Talent of the Year
  • The HELLO! Hall of Fame Awards, India for Versatile Talent of the Year - 2023 Monica O My Darling

  • Popular Choice Actor
  • The HELLO! Hall of Fame Awards, India for Popular Choice Actor - 2014 Shahid

  • Breaking the Mould - Male
  • The HT India's Most Stylish Awards for Breaking the Mould - Male - 2022 Badhaai Do

  • Best Actor - Male
  • The Hitlist OTT Awards for Best Actor - Male - 2023 Monica O My Darling

  • Best Actor In A Digital Film
  • The IWM Digital Awards for Best Actor In A Digital Film - 2023 Monica O My Darling

  • Best Actor in a Web Series
  • The IWM Digital Awards for Best Actor in a Web Series - 2018 Bose: Dead/Alive

  • Best Actor
  • The Indian Film Festival Of Melbourne for Best Actor - 2017 Trapped

  • Best Actor in an Original Film
  • The Indian Television Academy Awards, India for Best Actor in an Original Film - 2021 Ludo

  • Best Actor - Hindi Movies
  • The Indian Telly Streaming Awards for Best Actor - Hindi Movies - 2024 Monica O My Darling

  • Best Actor
  • The Jagran Film Festival for Best Actor - 2014 Shahid

  • Best Actor
  • The Lions Gold Awards for Best Actor - 2019 Stree

  • Best Actor
  • The National Film Awards, India for Best Actor - 2014 Shahid

  • Best Actor
  • The News18 REEL Movie Award for Best Actor - 2023 Monica O My Darling

  • OTT Performer of the Year - Male
  • The OTTplay Awards for OTT Performer of the Year - Male - 2023 Guns & Gulaabs

  • Best Actor
  • The Screen Awards, IN for Best Actor - 2019 Stree

  • Best Actor (Critics)
  • The Screen Awards, IN for Best Actor (Critics) - 2018 Newton

  • Best Actor in a Supporting Role
  • The Screen Awards, IN for Best Actor in a Supporting Role - 2018 Bareilly Ki Barfi

  • Best Actor - Male - Drama/Thriller
  • The Talent Track Awards for Best Actor - Male - Drama/Thriller - 2021 Ludo

  • Best Actor - Male
  • The Talent Track Awards for Best Actor - Male - 2018 Bose: Dead/Alive

  • Man Of The Moment Award
  • The Vogue Beauty Awards for Man Of The Moment Award - 2018

  • Extraordinary Impact Actor
  • The Zee Cine Awards for Extraordinary Impact Actor - 2018

  • Best Actor in a Supporting Role
  • The Zee Cine Awards for Best Actor in a Supporting Role - 2014 Kai po che!

Image Source : IMDB & Wikipedia

RAJKUMMAR RAO NEWS

Rajkummar Rao on Maalik: ‘I don’t want to limit myself; want to play at least one role every year that surprises fans’

July 10, 2025 4:17 pm

Rajkummar Rao is currently busy promoting his upcoming film Maalik, in which he plays the role of a gangster.

'When I moved to Mumbai...I used to sleep on the floor': Peek inside the home of soon-to-be parents Rajkummar Rao and Patralekhaa

July 09, 2025 5:41 pm

"I grew up in Gurgaon in a joint family. There were some 16 people, all of us were living together," Rao said

'Elated' Rajkummar Rao and Patralekhaa confirm pregnancy after 15 years of togetherness

July 09, 2025 5:44 pm

Rajkummar Rao and Patralekhaa started dating in 2010, and the couple got married in 2021. They announced pregnancy on social media.

Bollywood six-month report card: The best performances of the year so far, from Adarsh Gourav to Kanwaljit Singh

July 05, 2025 9:10 am

Half the year's over, and it's slim pickings out there. But there have been a handful of performances that have stood out in Hindi cinema; here are the top five.

‘Sourav Ganguly and Rajkummar Rao will be a great combination,’ Prosenjit Chatterjee congratulates Maalik actor on landing Ganguly biopic

July 01, 2025 4:33 pm

The Sourav Ganguly biopic will mark Rajkummar Rao’s second collaboration with director Vikramaditya Motwane after their critically acclaimed survival thriller Trapped.

Maalik trailer: Rajkummar Rao drops bullets like raindrops in this violent crime-drama. Watch

July 01, 2025 2:34 pm

Maalik trailer: Starring Rajkummar Rao, Maalik is a crime drama where bullets are the answer to every problem. The film releases on July 11.

Bhool Chuk Maaf: Rajkummar Rao has become the poster boy for losers; he plays the same character over and over again

June 14, 2025 10:48 am

Post Credits Scene: Far too many times in the last few years, Rajkummar Rao has played versions of the same person: a small town layabout whose overwhelming uselessness is inexplicably presented as innocent charm.

Bhool Chuk Maaf Box Office Collection Day 11: Rajkummar Rao-Wamiqa Gabbi film earns Rs 62.82 crore, will finish strong in last three days of its theatrical release

June 03, 2025 6:06 pm

Bhool Chuk Maaf Box Office Collection Day 11: The romantic comedy featuring Rajkummar Rao and Wamiqa Gabbi has just three days left in its theatrical release as it crosses the Rs 60 crore mark.

Maalik teaser: Rajkummar Rao is no longer the sweet Bittu, but a gangster with a penchant for killing to rise in life

June 03, 2025 4:05 pm

The teaser of Rajkummar Rao-starrer Maalik showcases the actor in the role of a full-fledged gangster for the first time. The film will release on July 11.

Bhool Chuk Maaf box office collection day 9: Rajkummar Rao film crosses Rs 50 cr mark, becomes the actor's 3rd highest all time grosser

June 01, 2025 12:15 pm

Bhool Chuk Maaf box office collection: Rajkummar Rao and Wamiqa Gabbi's film has managed to cross the Rs 50 crore mark, earning Rs 5.15 crore on Saturday and bringing its total collection in India to Rs 52.50 crore.

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