Rajkummar Rao
Actor Rajkummar Rao is happy that he is able to entertain audiences globally. The actor is honoured to win 'Performer of the Year' award at the Filmfare Middle East Awards 2019 ceremony held in Oman.
"It's a great honour to receive this award. I also feel gratified in a way to know that my films not only entertain audiences in India but globally," Rajkummar said in a statement.
"I've had very distinguished films in 2018 and this win certifies that the audiences are also open to experimentation and watching something new and interesting," he added.
The "Stree" actor is looking forward to this year's anticipated films, including "Mental Hai Kya", "Turram Khan", "Imli" and "Made In China". After the success of Stree, Rajkummar has again collaborated with Dinesh Vijan for a horror comedy titled RoohAfza along with Varun Sharma and Janhvi Kapoor. Directed by Hardik Mehta and produced by Dinesh Vijan and Mrighdeep Singh Lamba, shooting of the film will begin in June 2019. The movie will release on March 20 next year. The daughter of late actress Sridevi will play two characters - Roohi and Afsana - in the upcoming film.
(With IANS inputs)
