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Actor · Hindi Cinema

Rajkummar Rao

Contemporary 2010–present

One of the most versatile actors of his generation, Rajkummar Rao emerged from acclaimed indie films into commercial success without losing his craft. His National Award-winning turn in Shahid and the Stree franchise showcase his range. He is a leading light of a new, performance-driven Bollywood.

Honours: National Film Award for Best Actor (Shahid); Filmfare Best Actor (Critics).

Filmography

34 films · compiled from Wikidata

2000s

Queen poster

Queen

CityLights poster

CityLights

Hamari Adhuri Kahani poster

Hamari Adhuri Kahani

Kai Po Che! poster

Kai Po Che!

Boyss Toh Boyss Hain poster

Boyss Toh Boyss Hain

Talaash: The Answer Lies Within poster

Talaash: The Answer Lies Within

Chittagong poster

Chittagong

Shahid poster

Shahid

Gangs of Wasseypur poster

Gangs of Wasseypur

Ragini MMS poster

Ragini MMS

Love Sex aur Dhokha poster

Love Sex aur Dhokha

Signature Roles

Guns & Gulaabs

Srikanth poster

Srikanth

Best known for: Newton · Shahid · Stree · Bareilly Ki Barfi · Stree 2

Did You Know?

Mother India (1957) was India’s first film nominated for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film.
Kaagaz Ke Phool (1959) was the first Indian film shot in CinemaScope widescreen.
The Dadasaheb Phalke Award, India’s highest honour in cinema, is named after the father of Indian film.

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