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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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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
Maalik Box Office Collection Day 1: Rajkummar Rao’s violent crime film struggles with Rs 3.35 crore, half of Superman
July 12, 2025 8:57 am
Maalik box office collection day 1: The Rajkummar Rao-starrer failed to surpass the opening day numbers of his previous film, Bhool Chuk Maaf.
Maalik movie review: Rajkummar Rao film is predictable to a fault
July 11, 2025 8:15 pm
Maalik movie review: Rajkummar Rao goes all out doing the mobster thing, hefting machine guns and goons, killing and rampaging with impunity in the Illahabad (Allahabad) of the late 80s-90s.
Rajkummar Rao says he was 'at the centre of Gangs Of Wasseypur', script was changed: 'Anurag Kashyap said tera role nahi bacha'
July 11, 2025 11:50 am
In a recent interview Rajkummar Rao revealed how Gangs Of Wasseypur was initally based around him and Nawazuddin Siddiqui but the script was changed.
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.
