Rajkummar Rao on plastic surgery rumours: 'Got fillers 8-9 years back'

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In an exclusive interview with IndiaToday.In, actor Rajkummar Rao denied undergoing plastic surgery. Rumours of plastic surgery started after a photo of him from an event went viral.

Rajkummar Rao denies undergoing plastic surgery.

Mumbai,UPDATED: Apr 19, 2024 17:40 IST

Rajkummar Rao has denied undergoing any plastic surgery in an exclusive interview with IndiaToday.In. A photo of the actor from a recent event took the internet by storm and several people opined that he had undergone plastic surgery. In the photos, his chin appeared longer. There were also memes around him, which the actor called 'funny' while talking to us.

"If you have seen that picture, it doesn't even look like me. It was really funny because it's not even me. I guess someone played a prank. I strongly believe that it was a touched-up image," Rajkummar Rao said.

Rajkummar further added that people started digging his old photos as soon as the picture surfaced. "People were using big words like plastic surgery, but I have never gone under the knife," he said.

However, he did admit to getting fillers a long time back to boost his confidence.

"When I started out, people would comment on my looks. So yes, around eight-nine years back, I did get fillers. I did it to feel better and look better, so that my face looks balanced. It was prescribed by my dermatologist. And I really think if anyone wants to do that to gain confidence, then why not? There is no harm in it," Rao told us.

Did the trolls affect the actor? He replied, "No, because it's funny. I know it's fake. Also, there are trolls who do that just for attention. I think that's the saddest thing that one can do."

Rajkummar Rao added that while actors face constant pressure to look good and always turn up prim and proper, work will always be a 'priority' for him.

"I know a lot of people who enjoy it. They like dressing up and looking good. For me, I enjoy working out. Honestly, I think one should do whatever makes them happy and gives them confidence," he added.

Rajkummar Rao's next, 'Srikanth', is set to hit cinemas on May 10.

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Zinia Bandyopadhyay

Published On:

Apr 19, 2024