Let’s be real – Rajkummar Rao isn’t just an actor, he’s a genre in himself. From playing a man trapped in an apartment with no food to a tailor haunted by a ghost with trust issues, he’s proved one thing: ‘no script is too wild, no character too complex.’ And now, he’s back with Bhool Chuk Maaf, currently in theatres, reminding us once again that Bollywood’s most versatile chameleon is still in peak form. But before you head to the cinema, here’s a rewind of 7 times Rajkummar Rao absolutely bodied the assignment!
Bheed (2023)
In this intense social drama, he plays a conflicted cop navigating the chaos of the COVID-19 lockdown. It’s raw, real, and Rao at his restrained best. If angst had a face during the pandemic – it was his.
Monica, O My Darling (2022)
He’s awkward. He’s shady. He’s maybe a murderer? As Jayant, Rajkummar slips between charm, panic, and pitch-black comedy like he’s switching playlists. Bonus: killer dance moves and a robot named Bob.
Badhaai Do (2022)
A cop trapped in a lavender marriage, Rao walks the tightrope between hilarious and heartbreaking. It’s the kind of role that could get clumsy – but he plays it with so much heart.
Stree (2018)
Who else could sell a line like “O Stree kal aana” while being hunted by a ghost and falling in love? Only Rajkummar. Vicky the tailor stitched up horror and comedy into one unforgettable performance.
Omerta (2017)
This is Rao unhinged. Playing terrorist Omar Sheikh, he ditches likability for full-blown menace – and it’s chilling. You’ll forget he was ever the sweet guy in Bareilly Ki Barfi or that he has the most polite smile in Bollywood.
Newton (2017)
No car chases. No melodrama. Just a government clerk and his stubborn integrity. And yet, it’s gripping. That’s the magic of Newton – and Rajkummar. He turns a quietly principled man into a revolutionary hero.
Trapped (2016)
He’s stuck in a locked apartment for days. No co-stars, no water, no food – just one man against four walls and a pigeon. Sounds boring? It’s a thriller, thanks to Rajkummar’s silent, slow-burn brilliance.
Drama, comedy, romance, horror, psychological thriller – Rajkummar Rao has dipped his toes and his soul into every genre, and somehow always comes out winning.