Actor
Rajkummar Rao
Based In
Mumbai, India.
Origin
Gurgaon
Years Active
2010 – Present
Rajkummar Rao Biography
Personal Details
- Full Name: Rajkummar Rao (also known as Raj Kumar Yadav)
- Date of Birth: August 31, 1984
- Birthplace: Gurugram, Haryana, India
- Nationality: Indian
- Profession: Actor
- Years Active: 2010 – Present
Family Background
- Father: Satyapal Yadav (worked in the Indian Revenue Service, deceased)
- Mother: Kamlesh Yadav (homemaker, deceased)
- Siblings: Has two siblings — a brother and a sister (names not publicly known)
- Spouse: Patralekhaa Paul (actress; married in November 2021)
- Cousin: Actress Aditi Rao Hydari (they are related through extended family)
Education:
- School: Blue Bells Model School, Gurugram
- College: Atma Ram Sanatan Dharma College, University of Delhi
- Acting Training: Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), Pune
Career Highlights
- 2010: Made his film debut with Love Sex Aur Dhokha directed by Dibakar Banerjee.
- 2013: Gained recognition with Kai Po Che! and Shahid — won National Film Award for Best Actor for Shahid.
- 2014–2017: Starred in successful and critically acclaimed films like Queen, CityLights, Trapped, Bareilly Ki Barfi, and Newton.
- 2018–2020: Featured in Stree, Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga, and Ludo, earning praise for versatility.
- 2021–2023: Appeared in Roohi, Badhaai Do, and Monica, O My Darling.
- 2024–2025: Starred in Srikanth, a biopic on visually impaired industrialist Srikanth Bolla, receiving widespread acclaim.
Recent Activities
- Went on a trip to New Zealand with his wife, Patralekhaa.
- Reacted publicly to a dowry death case in Raipur, expressing concern over social issues.
- Had a busy 2024 with multiple successful film releases.
- Preparing for his upcoming films — Maalik and Toaster.
- Continues to stay active on social media, sharing updates about his life and work.
| Year | Award Name | Category | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | National Film Awards | Best Actor | Shahid | Won |
| 2014 | Filmfare Awards | Best Actor (Critics) | Shahid | Won |
| 2014 | Zee Cine Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Kai Po Che! | Won |
| 2017 | Asia Pacific Screen Awards | Best Performance by an Actor | Newton | Won |
| 2017 | CNN-IBN Indian of the Year | Entertainment | Won | |
| 2017 | Indian Film Festival of Melbourne | Best Actor (Special Mention) | Trapped | Won |
| 2017 | PETA | Hottest Vegetarian | — | Won |
| 2017 | Star Screen Awards | Best Actor (Critics) | Bareilly Ki Barfi | Won |
| 2017 | Star Screen Awards | Best Actor (Critics) | Newton | Won |
| 2017 | Zee Cine Awards | Best Actor – Male (Jury’s Choice) | Newton | Won |
| 2017 | Zee Cine Awards | Extraordinary Impact Award (Male) | — | Won |
| 2018 | Filmfare Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Bareilly Ki Barfi | Won |
| 2018 | Filmfare Awards | Best Actor (Critics) | Trapped | Won |
| 2018 | Star Screen Awards | Best Actor (Male) | Stree | Won |
| 2023 | Filmfare Awards | Best Actor | Badhaai Do | Won |
| 2025 | Filmfare Awards | Best Actor (Critics) | Srikanth | Won |
About Rajkummar Rao
Rajkummar Rao is an acclaimed Indian actor known for his versatile performances in Hindi cinema, with critically acclaimed roles in films like Shahid, Newton, Stree, and Badhaai Do.
He began his film career in 2010 with Love Sex Aur Dhokha, directed by Dibakar Banerjee.
Yes, he won the National Film Award for Best Actor for his performance in Shahid (2013).
Some of his top films include Shahid, Newton, Stree, Trapped, Bareilly Ki Barfi, Badhaai Do, and Srikanth.
Rajkummar Rao is married to actress Patralekhaa, his longtime partner.
His upcoming films include Maalik and Toaster, both set for release in the near future.