Rajkumar Rao
About
Known for effortlessly portraying ordinary people who live under extraordinary circumstances, the talented award-winning actor, Rajkummar Rao has come a long way in Bollywood. With his insatiable passion for acting, Rajkummar has been recognised for roles that portray strong protagonists.
A quintessential Gurgaon boy, Rajkummar Rao rose to prominence with his debut in Dibakar Banerjee's Love Sex Aur Dhokha in 2010.
His success continued with substantial lead roles in movies like Kai Po Che! & Shahid, both of which turned out to be the highest-grossing films in 2013. In 2014, Rao played the leading man in the successful dramas Queen and CityLights.
Awards and Accomplishments
Awards and Accomplishments
Recipient of several awards, including a National Film Award for best actor for his role in Shahid (2014), he has received the Filmfare Critics Award for ‘Best Actor’ for Shahid (2014) and Trapped (2017). He won the Screen award for ‘Best Supporting Actor’ in Bareilly ki Barfi in 2017, Screen Award for ‘Best Actor’ for Newton in 2017.
He won the GQ Award for ‘Breakthrough Talent of the Year’ in 2014 and CNN-IBN ‘Indian of the Year in Entertainment’ in 2017.
Why Rajkumar Rao?
From being a boy-next-door to the charming sensation of Bollywood, his journey of passion and determination in building his career in the competitive world of Bollywood is an inspiration to all. He has received recognition in the media for changing the perception of a self-made star.
Rajkummar has created a multi-faceted brand around him as an intense actor and social worker who participates in high profile events and chat shows, a great story of multitasking and achieving excellence and success.
His roles in experimental yet hugely successful movies have made Rajkummar Rao a face that audiences identify with, making him one of the most sought after motivational speakers.
