Actor · Dubbing · Producer

Rajkummar Rao

Indian actor

Born August 31, 1984 · Gurgaon, Haryana, India

42 years old5′ 7″ (1.70 m)Active 2010–PresentIndian

Biography

Rajkummar Rao is an Indian actor known for his versatile performances in Hindi cinema. Born as Raj Kumar Yadav on 31 August 1984 in Gurgaon, Haryana, he developed an interest in acting during his school years and participated in theatre while studying in Delhi.Rajkummar Rao completed his graduation at Atma Ram Sanatan Dharma College, University of Delhi, before pursuing professional acting training at the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) in Pune.
Rao made his film debut with Love Sex Aur Dhokha (2010). Rajkummar Rao received widespread acclaim for his portrayal of lawyer Shahid Azmi in the 2013 biographical drama Shahid, which won him the National Film Award for Best Actor.
He went on to appear in acclaimed and popular films, including Queen, Aligarh, Trapped, Newton, Bareilly Ki Barfi, Stree, Ludo, Badhaai Do, and Srikanth.
Known for his ability to portray a wide range of characters, Rao has built a reputation for balancing independent films with mainstream entertainment.

Notable works

Gangs of Wasseypur – Part 22012Kai Po Che!2013Shahid2013Queen2014Aligarh2015Trapped2016Newton2017Bareilly Ki Barfi2017Stree2018Ludo2020Badhaai Do2022Monica, O My Darling2022Srikanth2024Stree 22024