The year 2018, as we have discussed earlier, has been a year of content-rich films that proved yet again that content is king. That, along with the mettle of 'character actors,' who have successfully outgrown the bracket to become commercially viable stars too. And out of the many names, Rajkummar Rao scored a home-run with his horror-comedy Stree. The actor, who was beyond good in the movie, has even carved a niche for himself and bagged many awards while doing so. (Also Read: Star Screen Awards 2018 Full Winners List: Ranveer Singh, Alia Bhatt and Rajkummar Rao win big)
In fact, the good news is that there is no stopping him cause reportedly Raj is all set to venture into another ambitious project. According to The Asian Age, Rajkummar has been approached for Meghna Gulzar's next, opposite Deepika Padukone in a film who has also turned a producer for the same. The film is a biopic on Laxmi Agarwal an acid attack survivor and revolves around the subject of acid attacks in India. Apparently it's a meaty role and Meghna is keen on casting him. A source was quoted saying, "The role is substantial and has excited Rao. He has not yet worked with Deepika. A role that drives back home a social message has excited the actor. He did a superb cameo in Raabta which got many people talking especially for his make-up among other things." While the actor has not signed on the dotted line yet, he is expected to do it soon. (Also Read: Deepika Padukone turns producer for Meghna Gulzar's next based on acid attack survivor Laxmi Agarwal)
Earlier, Meghna had told PTI, I am using Laxmi Agarwal as a subject because she is the most known acid fighter. Plus her case and her story has been the most relevant in terms of where legislation on acid violence, medical advancement, compensation for victims and things like that was concerned.
On the professional front, Rajkummar Rao will be next seen in Mental Hai Kya, which is directed by National award-winning Telugu filmmaker, Prakash Kovelamudi. He is known for helming films like Bommalata and Anaganaga O Dheerudu. The film marks the second collaboration between Rajkummar and Kangana after Queen (2014). It is produced by Ekta Kapoor and is set to hit the screens on March 29, 2019.
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