Rajkummar Rao

Jaideep Ahlawat discusses the friendly rivalry and camaraderie he shares with Rajkummar Rao and Vijay Varma, which dates back to their days at FTII. He recounts their mutual success, occasional playful banter, and reflects on their journey from aspiring actors to award nominees.

After the success of its second season which was recently released, a photo of Jaideep from his early college days went viral on the internet. In the photo, the actor was seen standing with Rajkummar Rao, Vijay Varma, Sunny Hinduja and Parbhat Raghunandan.

Ameesha Patel recently shared her views on the current generation of Bollywood superstars, naming Ranbir Kapoor, Hrithik Roshan, and Kartik Aaryan as the industry's "last of the superstars." She discussed the mounting expectations on actors today and the evolving dynamics of stardom in the Hindi film industry.

Archana Puran Singh suffered a severe accident on set, fracturing her wrist and sustaining facial injuries. Following surgery to stabilize her wrist, she expressed gratitude and optimism. She plans to return to filming soon, managing her injury with full-sleeved outfits and a reduced shooting schedule.

The actor tells how passion drives his career and life.

Celebrating ten years of marriage, Soha Ali Khan shared a touching note and a video with Kunal Kemmu, showcasing cherished moments from their journey together. They met on the sets of 'Dhoondte Reh Jaaoge' in 2009, married in 2015, and have a daughter, Inaaya Naumi. Recently, Soha shared a photo from their Japan holiday featuring friends and family.

Bollywood actors Soha Ali Khan, Kunal Kemmu, Rajkummar Rao, and Patralekhaa enjoy a vacation together in Japan. The trip occurs after Soha's brother, Saif Ali Khan, was injured during a burglary attempt. The actors share their vacation moments on social media, flaunting Mount Fuji in the backdrop.

Real-life couple Rajkummar Rao and Patralekhaa have hinted at a new collaboration with a recent social media post, sparking speculation about potential pregnancy news. Despite clarifications, fans remain curious. Rajkummar’s next film, Maalik, is currently in production where he plays a gangster, marking his first role in an action thriller.

Amid the ongoing trend of re-releases, the makers of 'Bareilly Ki Barfi' have also decided to give audience a dose of nostalgia. The film, which stars Ayushmann Khurrana, Kriti Sanon and Rajkummar Rao', is all set to return to the big screen.

Veteran actor Tiku Talsania fell ill at a screening in Mumbai and was hospitalized. Rashami Desai, who was present, expressed concern for his sudden health issue. Initial reports of a heart attack were clarified as a brain stroke by his wife. Tiku is now in better condition, under hospital observation.

Rajkummar Rao reflects on the success of Stree 2 and emphasises the power of strong storytelling in cinema. Despite industry ups and downs in 2024, he remains optimistic about meaningful narratives thriving.

Abhishek Banerjee shares hilarious anecdotes from his Bollywood journey, including an embarrassing moment involving Varun Dhawan and Kiara Advani. He praises Shraddha Kapoor's talent for accents and reflects on the unexpected success of 'Stree 2', highlighting the supportive work environment with Rajkummar Rao.

Archana Puran Singh shared how Shakti Kapoor helped her during her early career by offering to loan her 50,000 rupees to buy her first flat. This happened while filming 'The Great Indian Kapil Show'. Archana expressed gratitude, recalling how the gesture came at a critical time. Shakti humorously noted her current success, while Archana responded playfully.

Kangana Ranaut's fearless attitude, as highlighted by Rajkummar Rao in an interview, makes her a prominent diva in Bollywood. Known for speaking her mind, she continues to inspire many. They have worked together in films like 'Queen'. Kangana’s upcoming film 'Emergency' explores significant events during India's 1975 emergency period, featuring key historical figures.

Akshay Kumar's cameo in "Stree 2" highlighted the film, confirming his role in Maddock Films' horror comedy universe. He stars in "Sky Force" and future projects like "Stree 3". Producer Dinesh Vijan likens Akshay's character to Marvel's Thanos, indicating more appearances in the franchise.

Pushpa 2, starring Allu Arjun and Rashmika Mandanna, dominates the box office, surpassing Baahubali 2’s record. The Hindi version's collection significantly outpaced the Telugu version due to ticket price caps. The film grossed Rs 1199 crore and announced a third installment, Pushpa 3- The Rampage, to be released in 2-3 years.

Along with his personal post, Rajkummar marked his 40th birthday by releasing the first look of his upcoming action thriller, 'Maalik'. Pulkit, who has earlier worked on several films such as 'Dedh Beegha Zameen', 'Bose: Dead/Alive', and 'Bhakshak', makes this movie a thrilling ride. Rajkummar took to Instagram to share a dramatic poster from the film, where he stands atop a jeep, holding an AK-47, with a line of trucks queuing up in front of him

As 2024 concluded, the Hindi film industry saw standout box office performances by Shraddha Kapoor in Stree 2, and Rajkummar Rao leading with Stree 2 and Shrikant. Noteworthy contributions came from Ajay Devgn and Kartik Aaryan. The pan-India appeal of films like Allu Arjun’s Pushpa 2 highlighted the evolving dynamics of Indian cinema.

Rajkummar Rao had asked Patralekha to put sindoor on him at their wedding as they wanted to make it a marriage of the equals.

Rajkummar Rao and Patralekhaa had a smashing year professionally but on personal front, both endured the loss of their parents and a pet. They spoke to Bombay Times about navigating life and a film career.