Before Dada Hits Theatres, Revisit Rajkummar Rao’s Best Biographical Roles
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Before Dada Hits Theatres, Revisit Rajkummar Rao’s Best Biographical Roles
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Last Updated:July 11, 2026, 12:30 IST
The actor has two upcoming biopics – Prahaar: The Ujjwal Nikam Story and Dada.
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Rajkummar Rao has established himself as one of Bollywood’s most versatile actors, and one genre he keeps returning to is the biopic. Over the years, he has portrayed lawyers, freedom fighters, entrepreneurs and revolutionaries, bringing several real-life stories to the big screen. With two more biographical films in the pipeline, here’s a look at every real-life character he has played, or is set to play. (File Photo)
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Sourav Ganguly in Dada (2027)
Rajkummar Rao will next step into the shoes of former India captain Sourav Ganguly in Dada. Directed by Vikramaditya Motwane, the film traces Ganguly’s rise from a young cricketer in Kolkata to one of India’s most influential cricket captains. The recently unveiled first-look poster recreates Ganguly’s iconic shirt-waving celebration at Lord’s, giving fans a glimpse of Rao’s transformation. (Image: IMDb)
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Ujjwal Nikam in Prahaar: The Ujjwal Nikam Story (2026)
Before Dada reaches theatres, Rajkummar will portray renowned public prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam in Prahaar. Nikam is best known for handling several high-profile criminal cases, including the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks. The film explores the lawyer’s career and the landmark trials that made him one of India’s most recognisable legal figures. (Image: Instagram/maddockfilms)
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Srikanth Bolla in Srikanth (2024)
In one of his most celebrated recent performances, Rao played visually impaired entrepreneur Srikanth Bolla, founder of Bollant Industries. The film follows Bolla’s inspiring journey as he overcomes societal barriers to build a successful business and create employment opportunities for people with disabilities. (Image: IMDb)
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Ahmed Omar Saeed Sheikh in Omerta (2018)
Rajkummar took on one of his darkest roles in Hansal Mehta’s Omerta, portraying British-born terrorist Ahmed Omar Saeed Sheikh. The film explored the life of the convicted terrorist and was widely praised for Rao’s intense and committed performance. (Image: IMDb)
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Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose in Bose: Dead/Alive (2017)
In the web series Bose: Dead/Alive, Rajkummar portrayed freedom fighter Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose. The series revisited Bose’s contribution to India’s freedom struggle while exploring the mystery surrounding his disappearance after World War II. (Image: IMDb)
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Shahid Azmi in Shahid (2013)
One of the defining performances of Rajkummar Rao’s career came in Shahid, where he played lawyer and human rights activist Shahid Azmi. The critically acclaimed film earned him the National Film Award for Best Actor and remains one of the finest biographical performances in Hindi cinema. (Image: IMDb)
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Lokenath Bal in Chittagong (2012)
One of Rajkummar Rao’s earliest biographical roles was in Chittagong, where he portrayed revolutionary Lokenath Bal, a member of Surya Sen’s group that took part in the historic Chittagong Armoury Raid against British rule. Though not the central character, the role marked the beginning of Rao’s association with stories inspired by real-life heroes. (Image: IMDb)
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