7 versatile roles of Rajkummar Rao

Arpita Sarkar

Rajkummar Rao's popular roles

The National Award winning Rajkummar Rao is one of the most versatile actors in the industry. From Vicky in Stree to Shahid, here are some of his popular roles!

Stree and Stree 2 (Hotstar, Prime)

Rajkummar Rao as Vicky in the films simply won the hearts of the audiences. The second instalment has become one of the highest grossing movies of the year! 

Bareilly Ki Barfi (ZEE5)

Rao played the role of Pritam along side Ayushmann Khurrana and Kriti Sanon. With the help of Pritam, Bitti (Kriti) and Chirag (Ayushmann) confessed their love for each other. 

Badhaai Do (Netflix)

Rajkummar Rao played the role of Shardul co-starring Bhumi Pednekar (Sumi or Suman). Shardul is a gay guy and  Sumi is a lesbian. They marry each other to appease their families.

Shaadi Mein Zaroor Aana (ZEE5)

Rajkummar as Satyendra touched our hearts. Satyendra and Aarti (Kriti Kharbanda) meet for an arranged marriage and fall in love with each other. But their lives change when she runs away on their wedding day.

Monica, O My Darling (Netflix)

Rao played the role of Johnny. The film follows a young man trying to stop a murder with some unlikely allies and a dastardly demonic plan.

Shahid (Prime Video)

Rajkummar played the titular role in the film. The portrayal of Shahid Azmi, a criminal lawyer brought him the National Award for Best Actor. 

Newton (Prime Video)

In the film, Rajkummar Rao played the role of Newton Kumar. He  issent to a politically sensitive area in Central India for election duty.