Who Is Rajkummar Rao? Age, Biography and Wiki
Rajkummar Rao, born on August 31, 1984, is a prominent Indian actor celebrated for his exceptional performances in Hindi cinema. As of 2025, Rajkummar Rao is 41 years old. He began his career in theatre and gained recognition for his versatile acting skills in films like "Queen," "Shahid," and "Stree." With numerous awards under his belt, he has established himself as a leading figure in Bollywood with a unique ability to switch between genres seamlessly.
| Occupation | Actors |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | August 31, 1984 |
| Age | 40 Years |
| Birth Place | Gurgaon, Haryana, India |
| Horoscope | Virgo |
| Country | India |
Popularity
Rajkummar Rao's Popularity over time
Height, Weight & Measurements
Rajkummar Rao stands at an impressive height of 5 feet 10 inches (178 cm), making him tall for an Indian actor. His weight is approximately 75 kg (165 lbs), coupled with a fit physique that he maintains through regular workouts. His body measurements are chest: 40 inches, waist: 32 inches, and biceps: 14 inches, reflecting his commitment to health and fitness.
Rao collaborated with Vikramaditya Motwane for his survival drama Trapped (2016). It tells the story of a man trapped in his apartment without food, water and electricity for days. Rao found the role to be one of his most challenging to date.
In preparation for the film, he had to lose weight and—to maintain it—remained on a carrot and coffee diet throughout the course of filming. Despite being a vegan, Rao ate meat in some scenes for the first time in his life, as Motwane insisted on realism.
Trapped premiere at the 2016 Mumbai Film Festival and was released theatrically the following year to positive reviews from critics. Subhash K. Jha wrote that Rao "immerses himself in the judiciously assembled plot with such radiant authenticity that after a while we cease to watch the skill that underlines the outstanding performance".
He earned his second Filmfare Award for Best Actor (Critics).
Family, Dating & Relationship Status
Coming from a close-knit family, Rajkummar has always valued his roots. He often shares snippets of his family life on social media. As for his romantic life, Rajkummar Rao is currently in a relationship with fellow actress Patralekhaa Paul, whom he has dated for several years. Rumors of their engagement have circulated, but the couple has chosen to keep their relationship relatively private, focusing more on their careers.
He had two older siblings and three cousins in his extended family. His father, Satya Prakash Yadav, was a government employee in the Haryana revenue department, and his mother, Kamlesh Yadav, a homemaker. His mother and father died in 2016 and 2019 respectively. He completed his 12th standard from S.N. Sidheshwar Senior.
Sec Public School, where he participated in school plays. He graduated from The Atma Ram Sanatan Dharma College, (University of Delhi) where he was simultaneously doing theatre with Kshitij Theatre Group and the Shri Ram Centre in Delhi.
Rao said that he decided to become an actor after seeing Manoj Bajpayee and being "highly influenced" by his performance. In 2008, he graduated in the acting course at the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), Pune, and moved to Mumbai to pursue a film career. Rao is a vegetarian.
He changed his surname to Rao from Yadav in 2014 and also added an extra 'm' to his name. He said the reason for this was, "Rao or Yadav, I can use either of the surnames as both are family names. As far as the double 'm' in the first name is concerned, it's for my mother. She believes in numerology". He is formally trained in taekwondo.
Net Worth and Salary
In 2025, Rajkummar Rao's estimated net worth is around $15 million. His income is derived from his work in films, endorsements, and various brand partnerships. His salary per film varies, but it is reported to be between $1 million to $2 million, reflecting his status as one of the top actors in the industry.
Impressed by Rao's performance in Love Sex Aur Dhokha, Anurag Kashyap cast him in Gangs of Wasseypur – Part 2 (2012), the sequel to his crime drama Gangs of Wasseypur – Part 1. He played the supporting role of Shamshad Alam for which he travelled to Wasseypur to perfect his accent and immerse himself in the character.
The film was a critical and commercial success. His subsequent role was that of independence activist Lokenath Bal in Bedabrata Pain's historical drama Chittagong (2012), which was based on the Chittagong armoury raid.
His final release of the year was in a supporting role in Reema Kagti's thriller Talaash: The Answer Lies Within, where he played a cop. The film, starring Aamir Khan and Rani Mukerji, had worldwide earnings of over ₹1.74 billion (US$24 million) to emerge as the year's eighth highest-grossing Hindi film—Rao's highest-grosser to that point.
Rajeev Masand was appreciative of Rao's performance despite his short appearance.
Career, Business and Investments
Rajkummar's career continues to flourish as he takes on eclectic roles in cinema. In 2025, he is expected to star in multiple high-profile projects and continues to push the boundaries with his craft. Besides acting, he has shown interest in production and is rumored to be investing in content-driven cinema and platforms that support budding filmmakers. His keen business acumen is evident, making smart investments that align with his artistic vision.
Rao's career progressed with supporting roles in Queen (2014), Aligarh (2015), and Bareilly Ki Barfi (2017), with the latter winning him the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor.
He had lead roles in the independent films Trapped (2016) and Newton (2017), with the former winning him his second Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actor and the latter earning him the Asia Pacific Screen Award for Best Performance by an Actor.
Rao had his biggest success to that point in the comedy horror film Stree (2018), and his first English-film role in the satire The White Tiger (2021).
Social Network
Rajkummar Rao is quite active on social media platforms like Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook, where he shares updates about his projects, personal life, and social causes. With millions of followers, he uses his influence to engage fans and promote various charitable initiatives, including education and mental health awareness.
After graduating from the FTII in 2008, Rao spent the next year visiting studios and meeting casting directors. He made a brief, uncredited appearance as a news reader in Ram Gopal Varma's 2010 political thriller Rann.
Upon reading a newspaper advertisement that mentioned Dibakar Banerjee was looking for newcomers for his found footage anthology film Love Sex Aur Dhokha (2010), he auditioned for the film and was selected. The film consists of three stories; Rao appears in the second story opposite Neha Chauhan.
He played Adarsh, a supermarket supervisor who cons an employee into sleeping with him so he can record the act on a hidden camera and sell it. To prepare for the role, he had to lose 6 kg in a month. The film and Rao's performance met with critical acclaim. It also emerged as a profitable box-office venture.
Education
Rajkummar Rao completed his schooling in Gurgaon and later earned a degree in Arts from the University of Delhi. He then pursued a course in acting from the prestigious Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) in Pune, where he honed his skills and prepared for a successful career in the film industry.
