7 Lesser-Known Facts About Rajkummar Rao That Will Amaze You

Rajkummar Rao’s real name is Raj Kumar Yadav, but he changed his surname to honor his mother.

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He started his acting journey in theatre, performing with Kshitij Repertory and Shri Ram Centre in Delhi.

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Rao’s first acting experience was in a 10th-grade school play, sparking his passion for performance.

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He is a proud graduate of the prestigious National School of Drama (NSD) in Delhi, class of 2008.

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Rajkummar loves writing poetry and short stories, with aspirations to write scripts in the future.

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He admires method actor Daniel Day-Lewis, which inspires his own intense preparation for roles.

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Rao is known for method acting, famously undergoing physical transformations for films like Shahid and Trapped.

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