When Rajkummar Rao admitted using fillers but denied plastic surgery rumours

Rajkummar Rao is one of the most talented actors of his generation. He has won hearts with his powerful acting skills that always leave a mark. He began his film journey with Love Sex Aur Dhokha in 2010. But it was films like 'Kai Po Che', 'Shahid', 'Queen', and 'Citylights' that truly made people notice his talent. In his personal life, Rajkummar is married to actress Patralekhaa Paul.
Rajkummar Rao reacts to plastic surgery rumours
The photos of Rajkummar Rao from a public event went viral, sparking conversations about his changed facial appearance. Many believed the actor had undergone plastic surgery due to how different he looked.
Rajkummar clears the air
In a recent interview with Bollywood Hungama, Rajkummar addressed the rumours. He denied having any surgery and explained that the viral images were simply the result of poor editing. He assured fans that there was no truth to the speculations. “I have not done any plastic surgery guys. It is just a bad photo. That is just a touch-up photo. I wish I had such clean and flawless skin because it looks like that. I was not wearing any makeup. But I must say it looks weird even for me. It was just a bad moment caught on camera. I have not done any plastic surgery.”
Opens up about using fillers in the past
Continuing the conversation, Rao shared that he had opted for fillers about eight years ago. He revealed that it was done under the advice of his dermatologist to slightly enhance his chin area.
Boosted his confidence and career
Rajkummar admitted that the decision helped him feel more confident about his appearance. He also mentioned that after the procedure, he started receiving better film offers, which gave a positive push to his career. “Having said that, about eight years ago, I did some filler work on my chin because I wanted to look confident. My dermatologist suggested it and I did. Do I feel confident after that? Yes. Have I done better films after that. It has changed the perception.”
Actor's on cosmetic treatment
The 'Stree' spoke about how he views cosmetic treatments in the acting industry. He said that since acting is a visual medium, there's nothing wrong if someone chooses to enhance their features to feel more confident.
Not in favour of plastic surgery
While he supports confidence-boosting treatments, Rajkummar clarified that he is not in favour of plastic surgery. He explained that he finds it too costly and time-consuming for himself.
“Acting is a visual media. I am not against it. If somebody wants to boost their confidence and the science is available, then why not. But no to plastic surgery. It is too expensive and time-consuming, the actor added. "