Rajkummar Rao, known for his stellar performances in Bollywood, recently shared a poignant anecdote from his struggling days on Kapil Sharma’s show The Great Indian Kapil Show. Recounting a moment of adversity, the Mr & Mrs Mahi actor revealed being scammed of Rs 10,000 for a photoshoot during his initial pursuit of a career in the industry. Rao reflected on the incident, expressing how his mother had borrowed the money, highlighting the challenges he faced on his path to success.
Rajkummar Rao recounts being scammed of Rs 10,000 during struggling days: “I thought I had made it in life”
Describing the surreal encounter, Rajkummar recalled, “It was a filmy scene. I used to cycle from Gurgaon to Delhi. I had read a newspaper clipping about a show being made for Zee TV. I didn’t know the difference between TV and films; I just wanted to act. I called them and they invited me for a meeting. I rode my bicycle all the way to South Extension.” He vividly narrated the situation, reminiscing about the deceptive promises made by the individuals running the purported show. Despite the setback, the actor remained undeterred, fuelled by his passion for acting and his admiration for Shah Rukh Khan, whom he viewed as a source of inspiration.
He narrated “It was a typical office, and the man there had photos with everyone—from Gulshan Grover to Raza Murad. I thought he knew everyone. He said the photoshoot would cost me Rs 10,000. My mother borrowed the money, and somehow we paid him the amount. Then I received a call saying I had been selected for the role. I was on my knees, thinking I had made it in life and was all set. Since I was a fan of Shah Rukh Khan and followed his footsteps from television to cinema, I thought my life was also set. But when I went back after three days, the whole office disappeared. The office was locked. I asked people around, and they told me those guys had run away.”
Rao’s admiration for Khan extends beyond his career inspiration, as he previously acknowledged the superstar’s influence in his decision to invest in a luxurious property in Mumbai. Through his journey, Rajkummar Rao exemplifies resilience and determination, emerging from adversity to establish himself as a prominent figure in the Indian film industry.
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