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Is Rajkummar Rao expecting National Award for his performance in Srikanth? Actor has THIS to say
During the song launch of Papa Kehte Hain, Rajkummar Rao responded if he is expecting another National Award for his compelling performance in Tushar Hiranandani’s Srikanth.
Rajkummar Rao is currently gearing up for the release of his forthcoming, Srikanth. The biographical drama is based on the inspiring journey of visually impaired industrialist Srikanth Bolla. Directed by Tushar Hiranandani, the film will also star Alaya F as the leading lady.
On Monday, the long-awaited recreated version of Papa Kehte Hain from the movie was launched in Mumbai. The iconic melody was originally from the Aamir Khan starrer Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak, released in 1988. During the event, Rajkummar Rao reacted to assertions that he is expecting the coveted National Award honor for his performance.
Rajkummar Rao reacts to expectations on National Award for Srikanth
The ever-so versatile and talented Rajkummar Rao has already left everyone amazed with his stellar performance in the trailer of the biographical drama, Srikanth. Ever since the trailer release, the audience has been lauding the actor’s nuanced performance in the film.
Meanwhile, during the Papa Kehte Hain song launch event, the actor was asked if there had been murmurs that another National Award was on the way. To this, Rajkummar who was standing with the real-life Srikanth Bolla and Aamir Khan had an overwhelming smile and said, “Aapke muh mein ghee shakkar aa jaye toh acha hi hai, ek party denge fir sabke liye (May what you say be coated in sugar, we’ll throw a party for everyone then),” attracting loud cheers and applause from the audiences in the hall.
It is worth mentioning that Rajkummar won the first National Award in the Best Actor category for Shahid in 2013.
Aamir Khan, Rajkummar Rao and Alaya F groove to Papa Kehte Hain
Another video from the song launch ruling the internet also featured Aamir Khan, Rajkummar Rao, and Alaya F enjoying and singing the song, Papa Kehte Hain from the movie Srikanth which was being performed by a band of visually impaired artists.
About Srikanth
The much-anticipated biographical drama Srikanth will unravel the story of the industrialist who, despite being visually challenged, fought against all odds to write an inspiring story.
Directed by Tushar Hiranandani, the film is backed by Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, and Nidhi Parmar Hiranandani to be released under the banner of T-Series Films and Chalk N Cheese Films presented by Gulshan Kumar and T-series. The film is scheduled to hit the theaters on May 10, 2024.
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