Rajkummar Rao reveals some in queer community weren’t happy with Badhaai Do before its release: ‘A straight person is playing…’

Queer representation in Hindi cinema has always been a subject of scrutiny as the people of the LGBTQIA+ community feel that queer actors should be considered to play such characters. The same thing happened when Rajkummar Rao played a gay man in the 2022 film Badhaai Do. Being cis-gendered and heterosexual, Rao faced backlash from some queers but all of it turned into appreciation post-release.

Stree 2 actor Rajkummar Rao reveals real reason why he removed ‘Yadav’ from his surname: ‘Aisa koi rule nahin hai…’

Currently, Rajkummar Rao is basking in the triumph of his recent movie, Stree 2, which has been a massive box office smash with Shraddha Kapoor by his side. In a recent chat, he discussed why he decided to omit ‘Yadav’ from his last name. He explained that there were no industry guidelines behind this choice and admitted that he rarely used his surname anyway. He went on to share that the change was made to prevent any confusion with other actors named Rajkummar, saying “There is no such rule. I seldom used my surname.”

PICS: Shahid Kapoor’s ‘darling girl’ Misha turns 8: Netizens feel birthday munchkin looks like mom Mira Rajput; Ananya Panday drops comment

As a proud sister of Misha Kapoor, I’m thrilled to share that on August 26, 2024, she celebrated her eighth birthday! Her mother, the wonderful Mira Kapoor, shared some precious photos of our dear Misha on Instagram. The internet was abuzz with comments, with many pointing out Misha’s striking resemblance to her mom. Even the talented Ananya Panday left a heartfelt birthday wish for our little princess, Mishkiii.