'I Am An Actor Because Of Sir': Rajkummar Rao Recalls Mimicking Shah Rukh Khan During College Days

Rajkummar Rao, one of the most gifted actors, has stunned us with his remarkable acting prowess. Rajkummar Rao has proved his versatility by appearing in various films.?Rao has indisputably positioned himself as one of the most credible actors in the film industry.

In his 12-year-long career, Rao has impressed the audience with his stellar performances in films such as 'Shahid', 'Trapped', and 'Newton', among several others.

Instagram

But did you know Shah Rukh Khan holds a special place in his inspiring journey to become an actor??

Rao, who has repeatedly claimed that he is an SRK fan, recently shared King Khan's role in helping him chase his dreams.

Twitter

Just like Shah Rukh, Rao is a self-made actor who climbed the problematic ladder of stardom in the industry with his talent and hard work.?In a recent interview with Mashable India, Rajkummar Rao shared how Shah Rukh Khan played an essential role in his acting journey.

Viral Bhayani

Rajkummar Rao recalled how he used to mimic SRK while studying at The Film and Television Institute of India (FTII).

"I used to mimic Shah Rukh Khan and Manoj Kumar. I still like him (SRK) a lot. I am still a huge fan. My friends and I are the Shah Rukh Khan fan club; even now, sometimes, we still mimic Shah Rukh Sir. "

Meanwhile, Rajkummar has several projects in the works. He will be seen in Mr. & Mrs. Mahi, opposite Janhvi Kapoor. This will be Rajkummar and Janhvi's second collaboration after Roohi.?

He also has Bheed with Bhumi Pednekar. In addition, the actor will appear in the comedy-drama film Monica, O My Darling, co-starring Huma Qureshi, and Radhika Apte, as well as Netflix's web series Guns And Gulaabs.

(To get the latest updates from?Bollywood?and?Hollywood, keep reading?Indiatimes Entertainment.)