Gajraj Rao believes age of a character is not important

Actor Gajraj Rao rose to fame as the caring husband and responsible father with the success of Badhaai Ho [2018].

However, he has over 25 years of experience in acting playing diverse roles in films as well as web content.

In a recent interview with Hindustan Times, Rao opened up about his new-found stardom and receiving all the love and adulation coming his way.

“I was getting appreciation but from a small segment of writers, filmmakers and critics. My work must have reached the larger section of the society but I came into the radar of the audience with my recent films. I am also very proud of my work in the last 25 years,” he said.

While several actors prefer playing younger characters, Rao is excited to experiment and enjoy the process of acting. 

Acting is a very amazing profession. I am not a politician but I play a corrupt politician in Lootcase [2020]. I am not a police inspector but I played Inspector Dhaniram in Talvar [2015]. I am not a detective but played one in Black Friday [2007]. I played a CBI inspector in Dil Se [1998]. Age of a character is not important for me… I have no objection to playing an older character.

Gajraj Rao

Speaking of his journey in Bollywood and opportunities as an outsider, Rao shared his point of view on the debate saying,

I believe you get work on the basis of your talent. If all of us will talk about being an insider or outsider, many big stars wouldn’t have achieved stardom. Dev Anand launched his son Sunil Anand. Mukesh’s grandson has also been working very hard but success doesn’t come easy. Indian audience is very selective and knows whom to grade and not to grade.

Gajraj Rao

Recently, he also donned the hat of a director for the promo of a new TV show’s promo Indiawaali Maa, shooting it remotely through video calls.

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