Everyone is replaceable in the Bollywood industry: Rajkummar Rao
What's the story
Every time, Rajkummar Rao decides he will do only two films a year, but the "greedy" actor says he cannot let go of a good script as everyone is replaceable in the industry.
Last year, Rajkummar had as many as six releases.
The actor began 2018 with 'Omerta', followed by 'Fanney Khan' and is geared up for his third release, 'Stree', a horror comedy.
Honest
I have said no to some important people: Rajkummar
It is not that the 33-year-old actor has not turned down a project, but whenever he has done that, he has been honest about it.
"I've said no to some important people and they were kind and sweet to understand where I was coming from. Somehow I couldn't see myself in those scripts. It's important to say 'no' and say it rightly," Rajkummar says.
Films
I cannot land films by 'networking' or attending parties: Rajkummar
For the actor, who made his debut in 2010 with Dibakar Banerjee's 'Love Sex Aur Dhoka', almost everything fell into place last year where he got a chance to perform in films of genres ranging from comedy, romance, drama to thriller.
Rajkummar says, over the years, he has learned that he cannot land films by "networking" or attending parties.
Work power
It's your work which speaks, says Rajkummar
"There's no formula to success. No formula that you go to filmy parties and you might get work, or do some networking. All that doesn't matter anymore, it's your work which speaks. My work has to speak," Rajkummar says.
Working on the craft, Rajkummar explains, involves him completely nose-diving into the character, which includes creating back stories and learning a new language.
Information
Rajkummar learned stitching for 'Stree' movie
For 'Stree', also featuring Shraddha Kapoor, Rajkummar learned stitching and using manual sewing machines. "I picked up an accent (from Madhya Pradesh) and tried to keep it authentic, which is tough," he adds. Directed by Amar Kaushik, 'Stree' will release on August 31.