Gajraj Rao (born 31 December 1970) is an Indian actor who works predominantly in Hindi cinema. He came to wide public attention with his performance in the comedy-drama Badhaai Ho (2018), for which he received the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor.
| Name | Gajraj Rao |
|---|---|
| Born | 31 December 1970 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Primary industry | Hindi cinema |
| Notable film | Badhaai Ho (2018) |
| Major award | Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor |
Gajraj Rao has built a career in Hindi-language films, working largely in supporting roles. His breakthrough came with the family comedy-drama Badhaai Ho, in which his lead performance as a middle-aged father was widely appreciated by audiences and critics. The role earned him the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor, marking a significant turning point in his on-screen career.
Rao is regarded as part of a generation of character actors in Hindi cinema who moved from supporting and ensemble work into prominent, critically acclaimed roles. His success with Badhaai Ho contributed to broader attention on family-centred comedy-dramas in mainstream Hindi film during the late 2010s.
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