Happy Birthday Rajkummar Rao:  His 10 best performances to revisit

Actor Rajkummar Rao celebrates his 41st birthday on August 31

Shahid (2013)Rajkummar Rao's National Award-winning performance as lawyer and human rights activist Shahid Azmi remains one of his most powerful and career-defining roles.

Newton (2017) This black comedy about an earnest government clerk on election duty in a conflict zone was India’s official entry to the Oscars, with Rajkummar’s nuanced portrayal winning critical acclaim.

Trapped (2016)A survival drama where Rajkummar plays a man stuck in a locked Mumbai apartment without food, water, or electricity, showcasing his incredible dedication to method acting.

Bareilly Ki Barfi (2017)In this romantic comedy, Rajkummar's transformation from a timid salesman to a confident young man highlighted his versatility and comic timing.

Stree (2018)A horror-comedy blockbuster where Rajkummar played a small-town tailor caught up in a supernatural mystery; the film was both commercially successful and critically loved.

Stree 2 (2024)The sequel to the much-loved horror comedy become one of the highest grossing films in the history of Indian films It grossed more than Rs 800 crores worldwide.

Kai Po Che! (2013)Rajkummar's role as Govind in this friendship drama, based on Chetan Bhagat’s The 3 Mistakes of My Life, brought him mainstream recognition.

The White Tiger (2021)In this Netflix adaptation of Aravind Adiga’s Booker Prize-winning novel, Rajkummar impressed global audiences as a wealthy businessman opposite Priyanka Chopra.

Omerta (2017)A chilling portrayal of terrorist Ahmed Omar Saeed Sheikh, showing Rajkummar's fearless commitment to challenging and dark roles.

Ludo (2020)An ensemble dark comedy where Rajkummar's role as a wannabe gangster with a golden heart stood out and earned widespread appreciation.