Rajkummar Rao is one of the most versatile and talented actors working in Hindi cinema today. He is known for his ability to transform himself into a variety of characters, from the charming and quirky to the dark and intense. Rao has won numerous awards for his work, including a National Film Award and four Filmfare Awards.
Rao was born in Gurgaon, India, in 1984. He developed a passion for acting at a young age and participated in several plays and theater productions in school and college. After graduating from the Film and Television Institute of India, Pune, Rao moved to Mumbai to pursue a career in films.
Rao made his Bollywood debut in 2010 with the anthology film Love Sex aur Dhokha. He gained recognition with his supporting roles in films such as Gangs of Wasseypur – Part 2 (2012) and Talaash: The Answer Lies Within (2012). His breakthrough role came in 2013 with the biographical drama Shahid, in which he played the role of human rights lawyer Shahid Azmi. Rao's performance was critically acclaimed and won him the National Film Award for Best Actor.
Since then, Rao has starred in a variety of successful films, including the romantic comedy Queen (2014), the drama Aligarh (2016), the thriller Trapped (2016), the comedy Bareilly Ki Barfi (2017), and the black comedy Newton (2017). He has also appeared in the American satirical film The White Tiger (2021).
Rao is known for his dedication to his craft and his willingness to experiment with different roles. He is also known for his social activism and his support for various causes. In 2021, he married his longtime girlfriend, actress Patralekha.





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