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This actor cycled 140 km daily to acting school, survived on ₹18 and Frooti-biscuit lunches, then won National Award

Hindustan Times - Entertainment · 31 August 2026 at 5:34 pm

This actor cycled 140 km daily to acting school, survived on ₹18 and Frooti-biscuit lunches, then won National Award

As Rajkummar Rao turns 42, we reflect on his journey from financial struggles to becoming a celebrated actor.

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This actor cycled 140 km daily to acting school, survived on ₹18 and Frooti-biscuit lunches, then won National Award

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