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Rajkummar Rao

Rajkummar Rao

Versatile actor, Rajkummar Rao made his debut into Hindi Cinema from an experimental anthology film Love Sex Aur Dhokha in 2010. The determination to become an actor won Rajkummar several awards today including National Film Award, Filmfare Awards, and Asia Pacific Screen Award.

Rajkummar Rao

Rajkummar Rao's Newton to compete against 91 films for foreign language category at Oscars
Bollywood | Oct 06, 2017, 12:56 PM IST
Newton was chosen from among 26 titles from different languages by a 14-member jury appointed by the FFI.
After Newton, Rajkummar Rao begins shooting for Fanney Khan
Bollywood | Oct 03, 2017, 10:43 AM IST
Rajkummar Rao after his superb performances in Bareilly Ki Barfi and Newton, is gearing up for his next film Fanney Khan alongside Aishwarya Rai.
A coincidence? There's an uncanny resemblance between posters of Newton and Satyajit Ray’s Ganashatru
Bollywood | Sep 26, 2017, 07:09 PM IST
India’s official entry to Oscars 2018 Newton has no similarity with Ganashatru in terms of plot and genre. However, the posters of these two films share a striking resemblance to each other.

Is Priyanka Chopra upset over Rajkummar Rao starrer Newton’s entry to Oscars?
Bollywood | Sep 26, 2017, 01:54 PM IST
Actor Rajkummar Rao's Newton has become India's first official entry to Oscars 2018.
Secret Ballot producer on Newton: Not a hint of plagiarisation
Bollywood | Sep 26, 2017, 10:38 AM IST
Rajkummar Rao’s Newton was announced as India's official entry for Oscars' foreign language film category last week.
I am so happy Rajkummar Rao is getting everything he deserves, says Kriti Sanon
Bollywood | Sep 26, 2017, 06:19 AM IST
Actress Kriti Sanon shared the screen space with actor Rajkummar Rao in Bareilly Ki Barfi that performed well at the box office.

India's Oscar entry Newton featuring Rajkummar Rao becomes fresh victim of piracy
Bollywood | Sep 25, 2017, 01:07 PM IST
Newton, directed by Amit V Masurkar features the story of Nutan Kumar aka Newton, who is sent to a Naxal-controlled town to conduct election.
Whatever good is happening with Newton is because of my mom's blessings, says Rajkummar Rao
Bollywood | Sep 25, 2017, 07:29 AM IST
Newton features Rajkummar as Nutan Kumar aka Newton, a rookie but sincere government clerk who is sent on election duty to a Naxal-controlled town in the conflict-ridden jungles of Chhattisgarh state in India.
Rajkummar Rao’s Newton a copy of Iranian film Secret Ballot? Anurag Kashyap takes a hilarious jibe on claims
Bollywood | Sep 24, 2017, 03:57 PM IST
Anurag Kashyap also praised Newton's box office collection rise on day 2.

Amazing day for Newton! Rajkummar Rao’s film shows 162% growth on box office, surpassing Bhoomi
Bollywood | Sep 24, 2017, 02:09 PM IST
Rajkummar Rao's Newton is India's official entry in Oscars 2018
Rajkummar Rao to seek Aamir Khan’s help for Newton promotions
Bollywood | Sep 23, 2017, 06:48 PM IST
Rajkummar Rao and Aamir Khan were present at the GQ Men of the Year Award on Friday night.
Look what happened when ex-flames Ranveer Singh and Anushka Sharma bumped into each other
Bollywood | Sep 24, 2017, 12:53 PM IST
Anushka Sharma and Ranveer Singh had a cordial moment at GQ Awards 2017

Newton box-office collection day 1: Rajkummar Rao starrer film earns 96 Lakhs
Bollywood | Sep 23, 2017, 04:33 PM IST
Made on a budget of Rs 9 crore, Newton made huge headlines recently when speculations of the film being a copy of an Iranian movie Secret Ballot came to the forefront.
Newton, a peak into the other facet of world's largest democracy
Bollywood | Sep 23, 2017, 04:15 PM IST
Rajkummar Rao's Newton will leave behind many questions in your mind.
Rajkummar Rao’s Newton a copy of Iranian film Secret Ballot? Here’s what director Amit Masurkar said
Bollywood | Sep 23, 2017, 02:23 PM IST
Filmmaker Amit Masurkar also pointed out that if Newton was copied then the film wouldn’t have won several international awards.

Newton actress Anjali Patil says acting is not her life
Bollywood | Sep 23, 2017, 12:32 PM IST
But away from the glitz and glamour of the red carpets and award events, Anjali says the way she lives her life is different.
Rajkummar Rao: An ace actor who is defying all stereotypes of a Bollywood protagonist
Bollywood | Dec 28, 2017, 12:58 PM IST
From a romantic hero dancing to the peppy track to a miserable rural man, Rajkummar Rao aces in every role with his acting finesse.
Oscars 2018: Why our hopes are pinned on Rajkummar Rao's Newton
Bollywood | Sep 22, 2017, 06:03 PM IST
India's Oscar choice this time is "an eye-opener on many aspects" as Amitabh Bachchan puts it and that’s reason enough to watch it.
Rajkummar Rao: Hope to get more international recognition with Newton
Bollywood | Sep 22, 2017, 05:55 PM IST
Rajkummar Rao essays the role of an earnest government clerk who wants to conduct a free and fair election in a conflict- hit area of Chhattisgarh.
Bollywood congratulates Rajkummar Rao for Newton's Oscar entry
Bollywood | Sep 22, 2017, 08:34 PM IST
With Newton’s selection for Oscars, Rajkummar Rao has added another feather to his cap. His social media account is flooded with congratulatory messages.