Rajkumar Rao is a well-known and best actor of Bollywood, whose performance has been recognized by all. He has proved in every film that he is a great artist. Rajkumar does not just play the characters in the movies but lives them, which is probably the reason why people remember each and every character played by him.
Rajkumar Rao Biography/Wiki
| Real Name | Rajkumar Yadav |
| Nick Name | Raj |
| Profession | Actor |
| Physical Stat | |
| Rajkumar Rao Height | In Centimeter- 175 cm In Meter- 1.75 m In Feet- 5’9 Feet |
| Rajkumar Rao Weight | In Kilogram- 70kg In Pound- 154 lbs |
| Body Measurement | Chest- 40 Inches Waist- 32 Inches Biceps- 14 Inches |
| Eye color | Dark Brown |
| Hair color | Black |
| Personal Life | |
| Date Of Birth | 31 August 1984 |
| Rajkumar Rao Age (2022) | 38 Years |
| Birthplace | Gurugram, Haryana, India |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Home town | Gurugram, Haryana, India |
| School | Blue Bells Model School, Gurugram |
| College/University | Film and Television Institute of India, Pune Delhi University, New Delhi. |
| Religion | Hinduism (Ahir) |
| Food Habit | Vegetarian |
| Hobbies | Reading, Travelling, Dancing. |
| Family member | |
| Marital status | Married |
| Rajkumar Rao Affairs/Girlfriend | Patralekha (Actress) |
| Rajkumar Rao Wife | Patralekha Marriage Date- 15 November 2021 |
| Rajkumar Rao Parents | Father– Satyapal Yadav (Died 2019) Mother– Kamlesh Yadav (Died 2016) |
| Sibling | Sister– Monika Brother-Amit |
| Income | |
| Net worth (2021) | 8 Million USD |
| Rajkumar Rao Per Movie Fee | 5 to 6 Crore rupees |
Family & Wife
Rajkumar Rao was born on 31 August 1984 in Gurugram, Haryana. Rajkumar Rao’s real name is Rajkumar Yadav. Rajkumar Rao’s father’s name is Satya Prakash Yadav and he was working in Haryana Revenue Department. Rajkumar Rao’s mother’s name is Kamlesh Yadav and she was a housewife. Although now both are not in this world. His brother’s name is Sumit and sister’s name is Monica.
Early Life and Education
Talking about his education, he completed his schooling from Blue Bells Mordor School in Gurgaon, after which he completed his graduation in arts from Delhi University. Rao also studied from FTII, Pune after which he shifted to Mumbai.
Career
After coming to Mumbai, Rajkumar first worked in the film ‘Love Sex Aur Dhoka’ in the year 2010.
After this Rajkumar did small roles in many films including Ragini MMS, Shaitan, Gangs Of Wasseypur.
He struggled hard to establish himself as an actor in Bollywood.
In the year 2013, Rajkumar Rao got a chance to work in the film Kai Po Che. Rajkummar Rao’s performance in this film was highly appreciated.
After this, Rajkumar Rao’s film Shahid was released in the year 2013 itself. Rajkummar Rao played the role of Shahid Azmi in this film. Rajkummar Rao’s performance in this film was also well-liked. Rajkummar Rao also received the National Film Award for Best Actor and the Filmfare Critics Award for this film.
In the year 2013, He worked in the film ‘Quin’. This film also proved to be a big hit. Rajkumar Rao’s film Newton, which was released in the year 2017, was sent from India to attend the Oscar film festival.
Rajkumar worked in many films including Love Sex Aur Dhokha, Ragini MMS, Chittagong, Shahid, Queen, Citylights, Dolly Ki Doli, Aligarh, Trapped, Behen Hogi Teri, Bareilly Ki Barfi, Newton, Shaadi Mein Zaroor Aana, Fanney Khan, Stree, Love Sonia, 5 Weddings, Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga, Judgmentall Hai Kya, Made In China, Shimla Mirchi, Hum Do Hamare Do.
Rajkummar Rao, Dulquer Salmaan, Adarsh Gourav, Gulshan Devaiah will be seen in Raj and DK’s Netflix show, Guns And Gulaabs.
Awards and Honors
2014- National Film Award for Best Actor- Shahid
2018- Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor- Bareilly Ki Barfi
2014, 2018 Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actor-Trapped, Shahid
2014- Zee Cine Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role- Kai Po Che!
2017- Screen Award for Best Supporting Actor- Bareilly Ki Barfi
2017- Screen Award for Best Actor (Critics)- 2017 Newton
2017- Zee Cine Award for Extraordinary Impact Actor Male- Newton
2017- CNN-IBN Indian of the Year in Entertainment
2018- Screen Award for Best Actor
Facts About Rajkumar Rao
- Rajkumar was earlier roped in for the film NH10, but Anushka Sharma (who was the film’s actress as well as the film’s co-producer) declined to cast him.
- His real name is Raj Kumar Yadav, but on the advice of his mother, he changed his name.
- He learned martial arts in his childhood when he was about 7-8 years old and today he is a national level gold medalist in Taekwondo.
- After reading the biography of Robert De Niro, the prince became more attached to books. Whereas before that he had no attachment to books.
- In September 2017, the film Newton (of which he is the lead actor) was given an acting entry from India to attend the Oscar Film Festival.
FAQ
How old is Rajkumar Rao?
Rajkummar Rao was born on 31 August 1984, He is 38 years old as of 2022.
Is Rajkumar Rao married?
Rajkumar Rao has got married to Patralekha who is an Indian film actress.
Which is the debut film of Rajkumar Rao?
In (2010), Rajkummar Rao started his career with his first movie ‘Love, Sex Aur Dhokha’.