Rajkumar Rao Movies, Age, Biography, Net Worth, Wife

Rajkummar Rao is an Indian Bollywood actor who has received commercial success as well as critical acclaim for his films. Rao has been part of the film industry since 2010 and has earned recognition through several awards, including a National Film Award and four Filmfare Awards.

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• Childhood
• Education 
• Wife/Husband 
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• Career Timeline 
• Net Worth 
• Awards
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Biography

Rajkummar Rao is an Indian actor known for his work in the Bollywood industry. Rao was born in Gurgaon Haryana India. 
Rajkummar Rao is one of the most famous actors in the Bollywood industry. Among the honours bestowed upon Rajkummar Rao are a National Film Award three Filmfare Awards and an Asia Pacific Screen Award. Rajkummar Rao studied acting at the Film and Television Institute of India after receiving his degree from the University of Delhi and he later relocated to Mumbai to further his film career.

In the anthology Love Sex Aur Dhokha (2010) Rajkummar Rao made his acting debut as the main lead. However he earned commercial success in supporting roles in movies like Gangs of Wasseypur: Part 2 and Talaash: The Answer Lies Within (both 2012).  Rajkummar Rao made a breakthrough with his critically acclaimed performances in Kai Po Che! and Shahid (both 2013); the latter earned him the National Film Award. Rajkummar Rao thereafter received additional worldwide acclaim for his movies.

Forbes India featured Rajkummar Rao in their 30 Under 30 list of 2014. Rajkummar Rao was recognized as India's Hottest Vegetarian Celebrity in 2017 by PETA, an organization that promotes the Ethical Treatment of Animals. Rajkummar Rao appeared in both the GQ magazine list of the 50 Most Influential Young Indians and the Celebrity 100 list for Forbes India that same year. 

As the brand ambassador for Actimaxx Seventh Street and the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India's eat right movement Rajkummar Rao has also represented Actimaxx. Rajkummar Rao gave an undisclosed sum of money to the Maharashtra Chief Minister's Relief Fund Zomato's Feeding India and the PM CARES Fund in order to assist in providing food for families that were in need due to the COVID-19 pandemic in India.

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Age

Rajkummar Rao’s birthday is on 31st August. He was born in 1984. Rajkummar Rao is 39 years old as of now. His zodiac sign is Virgo. Virgos are known to be systematic, logical and practical.

Childhood

Rajkummar Rao’s name by birth is Rajkummar Yadav. His father’s name is Satyapal Yadav who was a government official in Gurgaon, Haryana. Rajkummar Rao’s father passed away in 2019. He lost his mother, Kamlesh Yadav, in 2016. Rao has two siblings, a brother and a sister namely Amit Yadav and Monica Yadav respectively.

Education

Rajkummar Rao completed his 12th grade at S.N. Sidheshwar Senior. Sec. Public School, where he also used to take part in school plays. Rajkummar Rao completed his higher studies at the University of Delhi's Atma Ram Sanatan Dharma College while also performing in plays with the Kshitij Theatre Group and the Shri Ram Centre in Delhi.

Rao claimed that Manoj Bajpayee's performances had a significant influence on his decision to pursue acting. He relocated to Mumbai in 2008 to pursue a career in film after enrolling in a two-year acting degree at the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), Pune. In 2014, Rajkummar Rao changed his last name from Yadav to Rao. Rajkummar is also formally trained in taekwondo.

Rajkummar Rao Wife

Rajkummar Rao got married to Patralekha Paul, who is also a well-known actress in the film industry. Rajkummar Rao and Patralekha Paul fell in love while shooting for the movie City Lights. After 11 years of dating and togetherness they finally tied the knot in 2021 on 15th November. Fans were thrilled when they came to know about how long the couple were dating. Rajkummar Rao and Patralekha Paul also took to their Instagram to share how grateful they were to be together and grow together for the rest of their lives.

Movies and Career

Rann

After graduating from the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) in 2008, Rajkummar Rao dedicated years to visiting film studios and establishing connections with casting directors. He made his first on-screen appearance in Ram Gopal Varma's "Rann" (2010), where he played a newsreader in a small, uncredited role. The political thriller boasted a notable cast including Amitabh Bachchan, Sudeep, Riteish Deshmukh, Paresh Rawal, and Gul Panag. "Rann" premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival, marking the beginning of Rao's cinematic journey.

Love Sex Aur Dhokha

Responding to an advertisement for fresh talent by Dibakar Banerjee, Rajkummar Rao auditioned and landed his breakout role in the 2010 anthology film "Love Sex Aur Dhokha". The film marked his first significant lead role and proved to be a commercial hit. Written by Dibakar Banerjee and Kanu Behl, the film received positive reviews upon its release in India on March 19, 2010, and was screened at both the London Indian Film Festival and the Munich International Film Festival. Produced on a modest budget of 20 million Indian rupees (approximately USD 250,000), the film grossed 97.8 million rupees (around USD 1.2 million) at the box office. It went on to win awards for Best Editing and Best Sound Design at the 56th Filmfare Awards, with Sneha Khanwalkar also receiving the R. D. Burman Music Award.

Following this early success, Rajkummar Rao was approached by producer Ekta Kapoor to star in the found footage horror film "Ragini MMS." Although initially reluctant to pursue a role that felt similar to his previous film, acting coach Atul Mongia encouraged him to accept the project.

Ragini MMS

"Ragini MMS" boasts a cast of emerging talents like Anshuman Jha, Nushrat Bharucha, Rajkummar Rao, Neha Chauhan, Amit Sial, Herry Tangri, and Ashish Sharma. Produced by Ekta Kapoor, Shobha Kapoor, and Priya Sreedharan through ALT Entertainment, the film presents three thematically linked narratives about an honor killing, an MMS scandal, and sting operations, each revealing a different facet of the story. The movie is partially based on the true account of a Delhi-born girl named Deepika and was inspired by the 2007 American supernatural horror film Paranormal Activity. The movie was a box office hit despite receiving negative reviews.

Shaitan

The 2011 Indian crime thriller "Shaitan," co-produced by Viacom18 Motion Pictures, marked the directorial debut of Bejoy Nambiar. Anurag Kashyap, Sunil Bohra, Guneet Monga, and Nambiar produced the film, while Megha Ramaswamy joined Nambiar in penning the script. The ensemble cast includes Rajit Kapoor, Rajeev Khandelwal, Kalki Koechlin, Gulshan Devaiah, Shiv Pandit, Neil Bhoopalam, Kirti Kulhari, Pawan Malhotra, and Rajkummar Rao. The plot, inspired by the real-life 2007 Adnan Patrawala murder, follows five friends who get entangled in a crime while pursuing a life of adventure.

Released across 575 screens in Mumbai on June 10, 2011, "Shaitan" received positive reactions from critics and audiences alike, who praised its direction, setting, narrative, and screenplay, as well as the strong performances and technical proficiency. The film, which had a budget of 110 million rupees, grossed 390 million rupees, becoming a financial hit. "Shaitan" garnered five Screen Awards and one Filmfare Award, in addition to multiple other nominations. Critics hailed it as a "cult classic" and recognized it as a defining movie in the new wave of Bollywood cinema.

Gangs Of Wasseypur- Part 2

"Anurag Kashyap's 2012 release, 'Gangs of Wasseypur: Part 2,' co-written, produced, and directed by him, delves into the coal mafia in Dhanbad, Jharkhand, showcasing the brutal vendettas, politics, and power conflicts among three criminal families. The sequel features an ensemble cast including Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Manoj Bajpayee, Richa Chadda, Huma Qureshi, Reema Sen, Piyush Mishra, Pankaj Tripathi, Zeishan Quadri, Rajkummar Rao, and Tigmanshu Dhulia, covering events from the 1990s to 2009.

Despite receiving an 'Adults Only' certification from the Indian Censor Board for its explicit language and violence—elements typically shunned in mainstream Indian cinema—the movie notably incorporates traditional folk music with philosophical undertones and sexual innuendos. 'Gangs of Wasseypur: Part 2' had limited paid previews on August 7, 2012, before its nationwide release on August 8. The film was universally acclaimed upon its release.

Together, the two parts of 'Gangs of Wasseypur' made an impact at the 60th National Film Awards, winning three awards, including Best Audiography and a Special Mention for acting, and at the 58th Filmfare Awards, securing four honors such as Best Film and Best Actress. On a combined budget of 18.5 crores, the two films achieved a domestic net earning of 50.81 crores. While not a blockbuster by financial standards, they have gained recognition as a modern cult franchise."

Chittagong

In the 2012 historical drama "Chittagong," directed by Bedabrata Pain, Rajkummar Rao plays the role of freedom activist Lokenath Bal. The film is centered around the lesser-known Chittagong armory raid in East Bengal, now Bangladesh, during the 1930s colonial India. It tells the brave story of a group led by teacher Masterda Surya Sen, including a hesitant 14-year-old boy, Jhunku, who faces internal conflicts as he joins the fight against the British Empire.

Talaash: The Answer Lies Within

"Talaash: The Answer Lies Within" is a psychological crime thriller produced by Excel Entertainment (Reema Kagti, Zoya Akhtar, Ritesh Sidhwani) and Aamir Khan Productions, with Reliance Entertainment distributing it. The film features Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Rajkummar Rao, and Shernaz Patel in support roles, alongside leads Aamir Khan, Kareena Kapoor, and Rani Mukerji. The soundtrack by Ram Sampath and lyrics by Javed Akhtar complement the film, which was shot across Mumbai, Pondicherry, and London from March to November 2011. Released on November 30, 2012, "Talaash" received positive feedback for its narrative, themes, cinematography, music, direction, and performances.

Kai Po Che!

Kai Po Che!: Brothers For Life is a pivotal film directed by Abhishek Kapoor and produced by Ronnie Screwvala and Siddharth Roy Kapur, marking UTV Motion Pictures' inaugural solo project after its incorporation into DisneyUTV. The film adapts Chetan Bhagat’s 2008 novel, The 3 Mistakes of My Life, and introduces Sushant Singh Rajput alongside Rajkummar Rao and Amit Sadh as lead characters, with Amrita Puri as the female lead. It features a soundtrack by Amit Trivedi with lyrics by Swanand Kirkire.

Set between 2000–2012, Kai Po Che! revolves around three friends, Ishaan Bhatt, Omkar Shastri, and Govind Patel, aspiring to start their own sports academy and store. Their journey, set against the backdrop of critical events like the 2002 Gujarat Riots, the 2002 Godhra train burning, and the 2001 Gujarat earthquake, explores the impact of racial and religious tensions on their friendship. The film premiered internationally at the 63rd Berlin International Film Festival on February 13, 2013, becoming the first Indian film in the World Panorama section.

Costing INR 300 million ($3.8 million) and released globally on February 22, 2013, Kai Po Che! received positive feedback from Indian critics but garnered mixed reviews internationally. Nonetheless, it was a critical and commercial success, grossing $830 million (US$10 million) worldwide. It earned six nominations at the 59th Filmfare Awards, winning Best Screenplay for Kapoor and Best Background Score for Hitesh Sonik.

Shahid

Rajkummar Rao delivered a standout performance as the late lawyer Shahid Azmi in Hansal Mehta’s biographical drama Shahid (2013). Rao deeply immersed himself in the role, engaging with Azmi's family, studying the Qur'an, and observing courtroom behavior to authentically portray the character's complexities. His portrayal was notably lauded as his "triumph" by critic Anupama Chopra, highlighting Rao’s ability to convey strength, anguish, and charm.

Upon release, Shahid was well-received, and Rao’s performance earned critical acclaim. The film achieved box office success, and Rao was awarded the National Film Award for Best Actor at the 61st National Film Awards and the Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actor at the 59th Filmfare Awards, evidencing his remarkable ability to bring complex characters to life.

Queen

In the 2013 comedy-drama Queen, Rajkummar Rao played the role of a controlling fiancé. Produced by Madhu Mantena, Vikramaditya Motwane, and Anurag Kashyap, the film was directed by Vikas Bahl, with Kangana Ranaut starring as the lead, supported by Lisa Haydon and Rajkummar Rao. The narrative follows Rani Mehra, a timid Punjabi girl from New Delhi who embarks on a solo journey to Paris and Amsterdam for her honeymoon after her fiancé calls off their wedding.

Critics and media outlets hailed Queen as the best Indian film of 2014 for its direction, screenplay, and Ranaut's performance. With a budget of INR 12 crore, it earned an impressive INR 97.5 crore worldwide, making it one of the highest-grossing Indian films led by a female protagonist. The film swept the 60th Filmfare Awards, winning six major categories, including Best Film, Best Director, and Best Actress for Ranaut, and at the 62nd National Film Awards, it won the Best Hindi Film and Best Actress awards.

Over time, Queen has garnered a dedicated fan base and an array of accolades. Noted as one of the best films of the decade by publications such as Paste and Film Companion, it also gained recognition in The Oprah Magazine and Cosmopolitan. Shubhra Gupta from The Indian Express included the film in the list of seventy-five significant works that highlight India's cinematic heritage. Additionally, the British Film Institute ranked Queen among the top 10 Indian movies of the twenty-first century.

City Lights

Rajkummar Rao was then seen in the 2014 movie City Lights as the main lead. In the key parts of Hansal Mehta's 2014 Indian drama film City Lights Rajkummar Rao and Patralekha may be seen. It is a remake of the British movie Metro Manila which is up for a BAFTA (2013). Fox Star Studios in collaboration with Mahesh Bhatt and Mukesh Bhatt presented the movie.

The protagonist of the tale is a destitute Rajasthani farmer who travels to Mumbai in quest of work. The movie premiered on May 30 2014 and most critics gave it five-star reviews. City Lights was a hit despite having only 350 screens available for its release because of its minimal production costs and steady box office receipts.

Bareilly Ki Barfi

Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari directed the 2017 Hindi-language romantic comedy Bareilly Ki Barfi, which is an adaptation of Nicolas Barreau's novel The Ingredients of Love. Starring Kriti Sanon, Ayushmann Khurrana, and Rajkummar Rao in the leading roles, with Pankaj Tripathi and Seema Pahwa in supporting roles, the film was released in India on August 18, 2017, marking the Independence Day Weekend.

Earning critical acclaim and commercial success, Bareilly Ki Barfi grossed over 600 million (US$7.5 million) worldwide on a budget of 200 million (US$2.5 million). At the 63rd Filmfare Awards, it received eight nominations, including Best Film and Best Supporting Actress, and won awards for Best Director and Best Supporting Actor. The film enjoyed a theatrical run exceeding 70 days both in India and internationally.

Shaadi Mein Zaroor Aana

Directed by Ratna Sinha, the 2017 Hindi-language film Shaadi Mein Zaroor Aana is a romantic comedy-drama featuring Rajkummar Rao and Kriti Kharbanda in the lead roles. The ensemble cast includes K. K. Raina, Alka Amin, Vipin Sharma, Govind Namdev, Navni Parihar, Nayani Dixit, and Manoj Pahwa. The narrative follows Satyendra Mishra, an IAS officer, and Aarti Shukla, as they encounter love through an arranged marriage proposal, and their journey takes an unexpected turn on their wedding night, leading them down divergent paths.

With a production budget of ₹13 crores (US$1.6 million), the movie earned ₹8.7 crores (US$1.1 million) in its first week and went on to collect a total of ₹19.4 crores (US$2.4 million) over its theatrical release. Internationally released on November 10, 2017, the film received largely favorable reviews. The music for the movie was composed by Anand Raj Anand, JAM8, and Arko, with lyrics penned by Kumaar.

Fanney Khan

The 2018 Indian musical comedy Fanney Khan was directed by first-time filmmaker Atul Manjrekar. Produced under the collaboration of T-Series Films, Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra Pictures, Theme Studios, and Anil Kapoor Films & Communication Network, the film stars Anil Kapoor, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, and Rajkummar Rao. It is an adaptation of the 2000 Belgian film Everybody's Famous! The plot focuses on Kapoor as the eponymous Fanney Khan, a middle-aged father who kidnaps a famous singer to help launch his overweight teenage daughter's singing career.

The cast was announced in June 2016, with Kapoor securing the lead role. Rai and Rao joined the cast after considerations of other major actors like Priyanka Chopra and R. Madhavan. The majority of the filming took place in Mumbai, with principal photography beginning in September 2017. Aishwarya Rai had her costumes redesigned by Manish Malhotra following her dissatisfaction with the initial choices. Bhushan Kumar from T-Series assumed control of the production in April 2018 after a halt caused by financial issues from the co-producer KriArj Entertainment.

Filming concluded in June 2018 at Mehboob Studios in Mumbai. Initially scheduled for a global release on June 15, 2018, to coincide with Eid, Fanney Khan was postponed. The film premiered in the United Arab Emirates on August 2, 2018, followed by a worldwide release on August 3, 2018.

Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga

Directed by Shelly Chopra Dhar, the 2019 Indian film Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga is a coming-of-age romantic comedy-drama in Hindi. The screenplay, co-written by Dhar and Gazal Dhaliwal, draws inspiration from P.G. Wodehouse's 1919 novel A Damsel in Distress. Featuring Sonam Kapoor, Rajkummar Rao, Juhi Chawla, and Abhishek Duhan in pivotal roles, the film includes Seema Pahwa, Madhumalti Kapoor, Brijendra Kala, Alka Kaushal, and Kanwaljit Singh in supporting roles, with cameo appearances by Akshay Oberoi and Regina Cassandra. The plot centers around Sweety Chaudhary, a lesbian woman, and her journey to come out to her conservative Punjabi family. Released globally on February 1, 2019, the film was a box office disappointment. However, its screenplay was selected for the Core Collection by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

Newton

Newton, featuring Rajkummar Rao, emerged as one of the most acclaimed films of 2017. Rao portrayed a government clerk tasked with conducting elections in a Chhattisgarh village threatened by Naxalite violence. Initially, the film faced allegations of plagiarism, being compared to the Iranian film Secret Ballot.

Addressing the accusations, the director of Secret Ballot confirmed that Newton was not a plagiarized work after communication with Anurag Kashyap. Amit Masurkar, director of Newton, defended the film by questioning, "If the movie had been a copy, would it have been accepted into international film festivals and won awards?" He claimed ignorance of Secret Ballot, having only seen clips after hearing about the comparisons.

The film later became embroiled in another controversy when a CRPF Sub-Inspector accused it of portraying CRPF personnel negatively. The complaint led to a Delhi court scheduling a hearing to examine pre-summoning evidence on July 19, 2018, as reported by ANI. CRPF Sub-Inspector Tamal Sanyal has suggested that certain scenes should be removed from the movie.

Hit: The First Case

HIT: The First Case, an action thriller directed by Sailesh Kolanu, features Rajkummar Rao and Sanya Malhotra in leading roles. This Indian Hindi-language film, produced by T-Series and Dil Raju, is a remake of the 2020 Telugu film of the same name. It was released in theaters on July 15, 2022.

Monica O My Darling (2022)

Monica O My Darling, directed by Vasan Bala, is a Hindi-language neo-noir crime comedy thriller released in 2022. Starring Huma Qureshi, Radhika Apte, and Rajkummar Rao, the film adapts Keigo Higashino's 1989 Japanese novel Burutasu No Shinzou. Its title pays homage to the song "Piya Tu Ab To Aja" from the 1971 film Caravan. The movie premiered on Netflix on November 11, 2022.

Critics have praised Monica O My Darling on Netflix as a riveting and entertaining film filled with unexpected plot twists that captivate right up to the end, also noting the film's clever nods to the audience. Set against the backdrop of a corporate world in Pune, this elaborate and engaging narrative delves into a morally ambiguous universe. It cleverly uses the conventions of its genre, alternating between playful moments and intense surprises, to plunge viewers into the depths of a dark world where desperate characters stuck in dire situations resort to manipulative tactics to seek escape routes.

Bheed (2022)

Anubhav Sinha's sociopolitical drama Bheed starring Rajkummar Rao and Bhumi Pednekar will be released on November 18th. Bheed is co-financed by Sinha's Banaras Media Works and Bhushan Kumar's T-Series. The film is their third collaboration following 2020's Thappad and Anek which will be released on May 27.

Stree 2 Play

Stree 2 is the upcoming sequel to the 2018 horror-comedy movie Stree directed by Amar Kaushik. The sequel will be starring Rajkummar Rao, Shraddha Kapoor,  Varun Dhawan, Abhishek Banerjee, Aparshakti Khurana and Aakash Dabhade. The movie will be released on Indian independence day, 15th August 2024. 

Rajkummar Rao will continue to reprise his role as the lead. Rao's character of Vicky won audiences' hearts with his hilarious and endearing performances. The return of Rajkummar Rao's Vicky and his chemistry with Shraddha Kapoor's character is much awaited.

Career Timeline

Rajkummar Rao Net Worth

Rajkummar Rao, one of Bollywood’s most versatile actors, has amassed an estimated net worth of 81 crore rupees. His financial success is a testament to his remarkable career in the Indian film industry, where he has received widespread acclaim for his roles in critically acclaimed and commercially successful movies. Starting with smaller, impactful roles and moving on to lead parts in major films, Rao’s dedication and talent have not only earned him numerous awards but have also paved the way for financial prosperity. 

Awards

Interesting Facts

• Rajkummar Rao's real name is Rajkummar Yadav.
• In an interview, Rajkummar Rao disclosed that for two years his teacher covered his tuition.
• Rajkummar Rao received his diploma from the Film and Television Institute of India Pune in 2008.
• During his early years of struggle Rajkummar Rao faced backlash because of his looks and skin complexion.
• For his performance in Shahid, Rajkummar Rao received a National Film Award for Best Actor (2014).

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