Friday, March 27, 2026
ADVT 
Bollywood

Rajkummar Rao Isn't In Bollywood For Money

Darpan News Desk IANS, 09 May, 2019 09:06 PM

    Actor Rajkummar Rao says money has never been a driving force behind his decision to do films. He picks his projects based on the content.


    Rajkummar opened up about his funda when he appeared on "BFFs with Vogue Season 3", which airs in India on Colors Infinity. He was joined by actor Ishaan Khatter on the show, read a statement.


    When host Neha Dhupia asked Rajkummar what changed after back-to-back box office success, he said nothing.


    "For me, now also it is about the film. It's about the story. Now, the only thing that has changed is that I get to work with bigger filmmakers, be a part of bigger films," he said.


    The actor added: "Apart from that, nothing has changed in my life. For 'Trapped', I didn't get paid at all. So, money is not important. It's the story, the content I am a part of. I didn't know that 'Stree' would turn out to be such a big box office success, but it did. It's a great feeling when a film does great at the box office.


    "But for me, I was not chasing that, I am still not. There have been filmmakers who told me they wanted to work with me but because of budget constraint or whatever reasons... but now they feel they can make films with me."


    During a game round 'Platter of Punishment', Neha asked which one of his movies deserved a National Film award, Rajkummar said: "'Trapped'."

    MORE Bollywood ARTICLES

    Smart Locations, Budget Control: Filmmakers Crack A Code

    Smart Locations, Budget Control: Filmmakers Crack A Code
    "Importing that to India may take you close to a year or two. And because the film was very time-specific, I couldn't have taken that risk. That was one of the prime reasons why we went to Serbia.    

    Smart Locations, Budget Control: Filmmakers Crack A Code

    British Actress Daisy Edgar Jones Backs Out Of RRR. Telugu Fans Troll Her For Losing Precious Film

    Daisytook to her Instagram page to share the news of opting out of the film, which stars Ram Charan and Jr. NTR.

    British Actress Daisy Edgar Jones Backs Out Of RRR. Telugu Fans Troll Her For Losing Precious Film

    'J Sisters': Priyanka Chopra Shares Another Picture With Sophie Turner, Danielle Jonas

    Indian actress Priyanka Chopra Jonas, who is married to pop singer Nick Jonas, has shared a photograph with Danielle Jonas and Sophie Turner, whom she called her "J sisters".

    'J Sisters': Priyanka Chopra Shares Another Picture With Sophie Turner, Danielle Jonas

    Watch: Disha Patani Groove To Selena Gomez's New Song ‘I Can't Get Enough’

    Watch: Disha Patani Groove To Selena Gomez's New Song ‘I Can't Get Enough’
    She captioned it: "Just chilling with Dimple Kotecha. In love with this new track. 'I can't get enough'."

    Watch: Disha Patani Groove To Selena Gomez's New Song ‘I Can't Get Enough’

    'Bigg Boss 13' Might Get A New Location

    'Bigg Boss 13' Might Get A New Location
    The 13th season of the controversial reality show "Bigg Boss", hosted by superstar Salman Khan, might get a new location for shooting.

    'Bigg Boss 13' Might Get A New Location

    Excited That Sara Is Working With Imtiaz Ali: Saif

    Excited That Sara Is Working With Imtiaz Ali: Saif
    Actor Saif Ali Khan says he is very excited that his daughter and actress Sara Ali Khan is working with filmmaker Imtiaz Ali for the upcoming film "Love Aaj Kal 2".  

    Excited That Sara Is Working With Imtiaz Ali: Saif