Quick Info
| Profession | Actor |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 31/08/1984 |
| Age | 42 years |
| Birthplace | Gurugram, Haryana, India |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo |
Latest News about Rajkummar Rao
15/11/2025
Rajkummar Rao and his wife Patralekha welcomed their first child, a daughter named Parvati Paul Rao, on their fourth wedding anniversary. The couple, married since 15 November 2021, announced the birth of their baby girl, marking a major family milestone.
16/10/2025
At the 69th Filmfare Awards in Ahmedabad, Rajkummar Rao won the Best Actor (Critics) award for his performance in Srikanth. He dedicated the honor to his first child, who was expected around that time, and later shared his joy about the moment on social media.
09/07/2025
Rajkummar Rao and Patralekha announced that they were expecting their first child. The announcement came via Instagram while he was promoting his film Maalik.
16/05/2025
Rajkummar Rao's film Bhool Chuk Maaf skipped its planned theatrical release and premiered directly on Prime Video after the makers changed strategy amid heightened India-Pakistan tensions. The shift was presented as a family-friendly OTT release.
2025
Rajkummar Rao received the Star of the Year honor at the Showsha Reel Awards 2025 for his performances and range across projects released that year.
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Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Rajkumar Yadav |
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| Nickname(s) | Raj, Colgate |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 9" (175 cm) | ||||||
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| Weight | 70 Kg (154 lbs) | ||||||
| Eye Color | Dark Brown | ||||||
| Hair Color | Black | ||||||
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Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Blue Bells Model School, Gurugram |
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| Degree | Bachelor of Arts (B. A.) |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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| Caste | Ahir (a branch of Yadav community) |
| Food Habit | Vegetarian |
| Address | A rented flat at Oberoi Springs in Andheri, Mumbai |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Date | 15/11/2021 |
| Marriage Place | Oberoi Sukhvilas, Chandigarh |
| Affair/Girlfriend | Patralekha (Actress) |
Family
| Wife/Spouse | Patralekha |
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| Father | Satyapal Yadav (Worked as a Patwari, Died in 2019) |
| Mother | Kamlesh Yadav (a Homemaker, Died in 2016) |
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| Children | Parvati Paul Rao (Daughter, born 15/11/2025) |
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Style Quotient
| Car Collection | Audi Q7 |
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| Bike | Harley Davidson Fat Bob (bought in October 2019; worth Rs. 14.69 Lakh) |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Rajkummar Rao does not smoke. | |
| 2. Rajkummar Rao was born in a middle-class joint family in Gurugram. | |
| 3. He admired Shah Rukh Khan, Aamir Khan, and Manoj Bajpayee while growing up. | |
| 4. In his fifth standard, he achieved a national level gold medal in Taekwondo. | |
| 5. During his college days, he commuted for 4-5 hours daily for theater classes. | |
| 6. Mukesh Chhabra was impressed with Rajkummar's acting in a Delhi-based theatre group. | |
| 7. He changed his name from Raj Kumar Yadav to Rajkummar Rao based on numerology. | |
| 8. Rajkummar Rao and Patralekha fell in love while making a short film. | |
| 9. He initially struggled in Mumbai, getting small roles in advertisements. | |
| 10. Rajkummar Rao's first role was a "News Reader" in the film 'Rann'. | |
| 11. He earned his debut role in 'Love Sex Aur Dhokha' after numerous auditions. | |
| 12. Rajkummar Rao did the film 'Talaash' to act alongside Aamir Khan. | |
| 13. He underwent extensive makeup for his role in 'Raabta'. | |
| 14. After reading a biography, Rajkummar Rao embraced reading books. | |
| 15. He is a devoted follower of Lord Ganesha and loves dogs. | |
| 16. Rajkummar Rao was named 'National Icon' by the Election Commission of India. | |
| 17. In 2024, he clarified plastic surgery rumors about his altered appearance in a viral photo. |
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