Rajkummar Rao Recalls Early Days and Standing Outside Amitabh Bachchan and Shah Rukh Khan's Homes on Kaun Banega Crorepati

Rajkummar Rao recently discussed his early days in Mumbai and the actors who inspired him during an appearance on Kaun Banega Crorepati Season 18. Appearing alongside Wamiqa Gabbi and Ujjawal Nikam, Rajkummar spoke with host Amitabh Bachchan about his admiration for Shah Rukh Khan.

When Amitabh Bachchan asked about Shah Rukh Khan, Rajkummar explained how Shah Rukh's path from a middle-class family in Delhi to becoming a major superstar inspired him to pursue acting. Rajkummar shared that during his very first trip to Mumbai for a show audition where he was not selected, he would frequently stand outside Amitabh Bachchan's bungalow and Shah Rukh Khan's residence, Mannat.

Rajkummar also mentioned that a poster of Amitabh Bachchan always hung in his mother's room. In response, Amitabh Bachchan shared his own experiences working with Shah Rukh Khan, praising his resilience in the face of challenges and his ability to boost the confidence of those around him.