Rajkummar Rao received birthday wishes from fans and film stars. After poverty and struggle, he has touched the heights of success in Bollywood, has won 52 awards so far, and will soon play the character of Sourav Ganguly.
Bollywood: Rajkummar Rao is celebrating his birthday today. In the year 2024, he delivered Bollywood's highest-grossing film and is now preparing to play the character of Sourav Ganguly on screen. Rajkummar's career is an inspiring example, encompassing a journey from poverty to Bollywood stardom.
Rajkummar Rao was born into a Yadav family in Gurgaon. Even in his childhood, he showed a deep interest in acting and dance. During his studies at Delhi University, he used to cycle daily from Gurgaon to Delhi to attend theatre and rehearsals. This passion and hard work led him to Bollywood.
'Gangs of Wasseypur' Became the Career Turning Point
Rajkummar Rao first tried his luck by participating in a dancing reality show, but did not find success. After that, he focused entirely on acting. In 2010, his character, Adarsh, in Dibakar Banerjee's film 'Love Sex Aur Dhokha' won the hearts of the audience. For this film, he received a fee of just Rs 11,000, but it proved to be a significant step in his career.
Subsequently, Rajkummar worked on projects like the short film 'Samajhna' and the horror film 'Ragini MMS'. However, the character of Shamshed Alam in 'Gangs of Wasseypur', released in 2012, became the turning point of his career. This film brought him recognition in the cinema world and gave a new direction to his career.
Brilliant Films and 52 Awards
Rajkummar Rao has worked in over 67 films to date and has won 52 awards. He won the Filmfare Best Actor award in 2023 and was also honored with the Best Actor award for the film 'Trapped'.
In addition, he received a nomination for Best Supporting Actor in 'Bareilly Ki Barfi' and for 'Kai Po Che' alongside Sushant Singh Rajput in 2014. His performance in the film 'Shahid' was also honored with a National Award. Rajkummar himself revealed that there was a time in his life when he only had Rs 18 left in his bank account and had to borrow from friends.
Sourav Ganguly's Character and Upcoming Projects
Rajkummar Rao will soon be seen playing the character of Sourav Ganguly on screen. During the film's promotion, he revealed that the film is likely to go on floors next year. On his birthday, his fans and film stars wished him on social media and wished him a bright future.
In preparation for this film, Rajkummar has also begun intensive research and physical training to accurately portray Ganguly's lifestyle and sporting spirit to the audience.
The Journey from Poverty to Stardom
Cycling from Gurgaon to Delhi for theatre rehearsals, struggling in low-budget films, and never giving up on his passion—Rajkummar Rao's journey is inspiring. His story shows that with hard work, dedication, and passion, anyone can achieve success even in difficult circumstances. His films such as 'Stree', 'Bole Chudiyan', 'Shrikant', 'Kai Po Che', 'Toaster', and 'Guns & Gulabs' allow audiences to experience his talent and versatile acting abilities.
