Rajkummar Rao Opens Up About Almost Taking Up Science Instead of Acting
New Delhi, May 14, 2025
National Award-winning actor Rajkummar Rao has revealed that he once considered taking up Science in the 11th grade due to family influence, but is now grateful for not pursuing a scientific career.
Talking about if there's a "Bhool Chuk" – Indian for "Lost Chance" – that he made and is thankful for, Rajkummar shared with IANS: "For some reason, in Class 11, I wanted to take Science because my elder brother and most of my cousins were science students."
Despite his passion for acting, Rajkummar briefly considered Science due to peer influence. However, the actor was always passionate about performing arts, having done stage performances, dance, and martial arts.
"I was always into acting — I did stage performances, dance, martial arts," said the 40-year-old star, "but it was just that everyone else was taking Science, so I thought I should too."
Rajkummar expressed relief for not pursuing Science, as his true passion lies in acting. He revealed that if he had taken up the subject, he would have faced pressure to study, which wouldn't have allowed him to pursue his dream.
"I had no interest in it, and there would have been pressure to study a lot," said Rajkummar. "When your interest lies elsewhere, it feels like you get stuck in something you don’t truly want."
The actor, who graduated from Delhi University, is currently awaiting the release of his upcoming film "Bhool Chuk Maaf". The film was initially scheduled to hit screens on May 9 but has been delayed due to recent events and heightened security drills across the nation.
However, the Bombay High Court has granted an ad-interim injunction restraining Maddock Films from releasing Bhool Chuk Maaf online before completing its agreed-upon 8-week theatrical run with PVR Inox. The film's producers have also announced that it will now release digitally on Prime Video on May 16.
Directed by Karan Sharma, "Bhool Chuk Maaf" revolves around Ranjan, a small-town romantic boy who lands a government job to marry Titli but forgets his vow to Lord Shiva. The film is expected to hit screens once the court's decision is finalized.