Loved Rajkummar Rao in ‘Stree 2’? Check out his top 10 movies

Rajkummar Rao celebrates his birthday on August 31 Born as Rajkumar Yadav he made his acting debut with Love Sex Aur Dhokha in 2010 Over the years Rao has shaped himself into becoming one of the most versatile actors in showbiz In 2024 itself he had three major releases and is already working on his next projects making him a super busy and bankable starTop 10 movies of Rajkummar RaoShahid 2012Shahid stands as a pivotal milestone in Rajkummar Raos career catapulting him to the forefront of the industrys finest actors In this drama directed by Hansal Mehta Rao took on the daunting role of Shahid Azmi a lawyer and human rights activist Raos immersion into Shahids life was a masterclass in acting His portrayal skillfully traversed the complexities of Azmis journey from struggles to triumphs The film hailed for its narrative integrity bestowed upon Rao a National Film Award for Best Actor a testament to his dedication to his craftKai Po Che 2013In Kai Po Che Rajkummar Rao embarked on his cinematic journey with a role that was a precursor to his acting brilliance Adapted from Chetan Bhagats novel the film portrayed Rao as Govind a pragmatic character with big dreams His portrayal showcased a seamless blend of sincerity and conviction capturing Govinds essence and camaraderie with his friends Kai Po Che marked the beginning of Raos illustrious journey setting the stage for the many unforgettable performances that would followAligarh 2015Aligarh was the sensitive story of a professor Manoj Bajpayee of Marathi and the head of the Classical Modern Indian Languages Faculty at the famed Aligarh Muslim University who gets suspended on grounds of morality He is contacted by a journalist Rajkummar who is sympathetic to him and his case is taken up in court The film won rave reviews and fetched many awards for Manoj Apurva and the director of the film Hansal MehtaTrapped 2016lsquoTrappedrsquo is a remarkable film that truly showcases Rajkummar Raos dedication and acting prowess In this survival thriller he portrays the character Shaurya a man who becomes trapped in an apartment without necessities like food water or electricityBareilly Ki Barfi 2017Helmed by Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari the film was based on Nicolas Barreaus bestselling novel The Ingredients of Love It revolves around Bitti Kriti Sanon a freespirited young girl who lives life on her own terms and refuses to be pressured into getting married Her life takes a shift when she meets a printing press owner Chirag Dubey Ayushmann Khurrana and expresses her desire to meet her favourite author Pritam Vidrohi RajkummarNewton 2017A blend of satire and realism lsquoNewtonrsquo showcased Rajkummar Raos ability to breathe life into characters that resonate with the audience Under the direction of Amit V Masurkar Rao embodied Newton Kumar a government clerk determined to oversee a fair election in a conflictridden area The actors performance was marked by its subtlety Rao navigated Newtons ideals and humor with finesse His ability to infuse levity into the gravest situations was a testament to his versatility and garnered admiration from audiences and critics alikeStree 2018 and Stree 2 2024Rajkummar Raos performance in lsquoStreersquo and lsquoStree 2rsquo was a testament to his versatility as an actor In this horrorcomedy film he played the role of Vicky a skilled tailor in a small town plagued by the legend of a mysterious female ghostBadhaai Do 2022lsquoBadhaai Dorsquo is a significant film in Rajkummar Raos career where he played the role of a gay police officer named Shardul Thakur He portrayed Sharduls internal conflict as he navigated the complexities of his sexual orientation while concealing it from his family and societyMonica O My Darling 2022Monica O My Darling is a neonoir that is an ode to movies about the perfect plan that led to mayhem in the lives of the people involved Jayant Arkhedkar a robotics expert played by Rajkummar Rao tries to effect the perfect murder enlisting the help of his oddball colleaguesSrikanth 2024Srikanth is an inspiring story portraying the life of entrepreneur Srikanth Bolla who founded Bollant Industries employing unskilled and differentlyabled individuals Born visually impaired in 1992 near Hyderabad his life story is inspiring The film featuring Rajkummar Rao honours his remarkable journey