Rajkummar Rao is an Indian actor who has established himself in the Hindi film industry. He made his debut with the film Love Sex Aur Dhokha and has since appeared in several films like Kai Po Che!, Shaitan, Gangs of Wasseypur, Talaash, and more. Rajkummar is known for his versatile acting skills and has won several awards for his performances. He was honored with the National Film Award for Best Actor for his role in Shahid. In 2017, Rajkummar starred in the critically acclaimed Newton, which earned him praise from both audiences and critics alike.
Rajkummar Rao was born in Gurgaon, Haryana on 31st August 1984. He is the only child of his parents, who were middle-class government employees. Rajkummar did his schooling at Blue Bells Model School, Gurgaon, and then went on to do his graduation in Arts from Delhi University. After that, he attended the Film and Television Institute of India, Pune to hone his skills as an actor.
Rajkummar Rao's first brush with acting happened during his college days when he was a part of a theatre group called 'Abhiyan'. He has also worked as a theatre director and has directed plays like 'Ghashiram Kotwal' and 'Mohandas'. Rao made his acting debut in 2010 with the film 'Love Sex Aur Dhokha', where he played one of the three lead roles.
Rajkummar Rao started his career with television shows. He later moved on to movies and has since appeared in several films. Rajkummar has received critical acclaim for his work in both television and film. In 2014, he won the Best Actor award at the Filmfare Awards for his performance in the film Shahid.
Rajkummar Rao's first film role was as one of the three lead protagonists in Abhishek Kapoor's coming-of-age drama Kai Po Che! (2013), based on Chetan Bhagat's novel The 3 Mistakes of My Life. The film, which also starred Sushant Singh Rajput and Amit Sadh, was a critical and commercial success, with Rao's performance being particularly praised. In an interview with Hindustan Times, he said that he "tried to play [his] character as truthfully as possible".
Rajkummar Rao has received several awards and nominations, including three Filmfare Awards. In 2017, he won the National Film Award for Best Actor and the Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actor for his performance in Newton. He was also nominated for the Filmfare Award for Best Actor for his work in Trapped and Bareilly Ki Barfi. Rajkummar Rao's other notable films include Shahid, CityLights, Queen, Aligarh, Kai Po Che!, Bose: Dead/Alive, Newton and Stree.
Rajkummar Rao is one of the most acclaimed actors in India. He has won several awards for his work in Indian films and is widely considered to be one of the finest actors working in the industry today. Rajkummar has proved time and time again that he is a master of his craft, and is sure to continue wowing audiences for many years to come.
Bio | |
Full Name | Raj Kumar Yadav |
Nickname | - |
Date of Birth | August 31, 1984 |
Age | Years |
Nationality | Indian |
Birthplace | Prem Nagar, Gurgaon, Haryana, India |
Home Town | Gurgaon |
Religion | Hinduism |
Educational Qualification | Graduated |
School | Sidheshwar Senior. Sec Public School |
College/ University | The Atma Ram Sanatan Dharma College, (University of Delhi) |
Zodiac Sign | Virgo ♍ |
Profession | Actor |
Physical Stats | |
Height | 5 feet 9 inches ( 175 cm) |
Weight | 70 kg (150 lbs) |
Hair Color | Black |
Eye Color | Dark Brown |
Favorite | |
Color | - |
Food | Italian, Indian |
Actor | Shah Rukh Khan, Aamir Khan, and Manoj Bajpayee |
Actress | Madhubala, Konkona Sen Sharma |
Singer | - |
Place | Goa |
Hobbies | watching content, reading books, and reading scripts |
Family & Relationship | |
Marital Status | Married |
Father | Late. Satyapal Yadav |
Mother | Late. Kamlesh Yadav |
Spouse (Wife/ Husband) | Patralekha Rao (m. 2021) |
Children | - |
Son(s) | - |
Daughter(s) | - |
Brother(s) | Amit Yadav |
Sister(s) | Monika Yadav |
Career | |
Profession | Actor |
Net Worth | $6 Million |
Salary/ Movie | INR 6 Crore/ Movie |
Famous for | Actor |
Debut | Love Sex Aur Dhokha (2010) |
Awards/ Honours | Awards National Film Award for Best Actor, Zee Cine Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role, Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor, CNN-IBN Indian of the Year in Entertainment, Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actor, Screen Award for Best Actor (Critics) |
Signature | - |
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