On Rajkummar Rao's 39th birthday, we highlight the versatile acting skills that he displayed through a variety of roles.
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'Guns & Gulaabs'
In Netflix's 'Guns & Gulaabs,' created by Raj & DK, he brilliantly portrays a gangster who is in love with a school teacher.
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'Badhaai Do'
As a closeted homosexual cop in 2022's 'Badhaai Do,' Rao's character marries PT teacher Suman (Bhumi Pednekar) to hide their true sexuality.
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'Stree'
His iconic role of Vicky, in the 2018 horror-comedy 'Stree,' is one of the best he has played so far. Set in Chanderi, Madhya Pradesh, the film is slated for a sequel in 2024.
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'Queen'
In 'Queen,' he played Kangana Ranaut's fiancé who calls off their wedding, leading her to rediscover herself.
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'Shahid'
Finally, his path-breaking performance in 'Shahid' as human rights lawyer Shahid Azmi earned him a National Film Award for Best Actor.