'Newton' Producer, Shiladitya Reveals Rajkummar Rao Gave Shot Post His Mom's Death, 'We Were..'

Rajkummar Rao is one of the finest and most versatile actors in the B-Town. Currently, the actor is making headlines for his upcoming film, Maalik, co-starring Manushi Chillar, Prosenjit Chatterjee and Saurabh Shukla. However, Shiladitya Bora, the producer of the film, Newton, revealed a shocking fact about the actor in a recent interview. He also praised the Shaadi Mein Zaroor Aana actor and called him the finest actor in the industry.

Shiladitya Bora lauds Rajkummar Rao's dedication towards work

In a recent interview with Zoom, the producer of Newton, Shiladitya Bora, lauded the actor, Rajkummar, for his dedication and hard work in films. For the unversed, the film Newton, starring Rajkummar in a titular role, was released on September 22, 2017. Shiladitya not only praised the actor, but he also revealed that the actor had given a shot for Newton after his mother’s death. Rajkummar lost his mom, Kamlesh Yadav, back in 2016. Lauding Rajkummar for his sincerity and dedication, Shiladitya said:

"Rajkummar is one of the finest actors we have today. He deserves every bit of success he’s received. I remember that while filming Newton, he lost his mother during the shoot. He went home, grieved, and came back the next day to complete the schedule. As producers, we were prepared to pause the shoot, but that’s the kind of sincerity and sheer dedication he brings to the work. It’s commendable."

Rajkummar Rao’s upcoming projects

After the release of his film, Bhool Chuk Maaf on May 23, 2025, co-starring Wamiqa Gabbi, Rajkummar will next be seen in Maalik, set to release on July 11, 2025. Ever since the trailer was dropped on YouTube, fans have been excited to watch Rajkummar in a never-before-seen avatar of a cold-blooded gangster. In fact, netizens are in a frenzy to witness the chemistry between the actor and Bengali superstar, Prosenjit Chatterjee. After Maalik, Rajkummar has a Netflix film, Toaster, directed by Vivek Daschaudhary.

More about Rajkummar Rao

Rajkummar Rao was born on August 31, 1984, as Raj Kumar Yadav in Prem Nagar, Gurgaon, Haryana. After completing his graduation at the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) in Pune, Rajkummar moved to Mumbai to begin his acting career. In 2010, he made his acting debut with the film, Love Sex Aur Dhokha. Over the years, Rajkummar has appeared in numerous films, including Trapped, Shaadi Mein Zaroor Aana, Bareilly Ki Barfi, Omerta, Badhaai Do, Stree, Stree 2, and many more.

Now coming to his personal life, Rajkummar tied the knot with his longtime girlfriend, Patralekha, on November 15, 2021. The duo started dating in 2010. The couple has always been head over heels in love with each other. Earlier in 2019, Humans of Bombay posted the adorable couple’s love story shared by the actress, Patralekha. A short excerpt from the long note revealing their love story can be read:

"We’re equals–when an article said, ‘Rajkumar with his girlfriend, Patralekhaa’, he retweeted–‘Patralekhaa with her boyfriend Rajkumar.’ I can tell you this, when you find the one–through the fights, hurdles & chaos, you should never forget to let them know you love them. It doesn’t have to be with expensive gifts & dates–it can simply be with the way you hold them while they need it & when they don’t. For us, we don’t know what the future holds, but this, being together, is enough."

What are your thoughts on Shiladitya Bora's revelation about Rajkummar Rao giving a shot for Newton a day after his mother's death? Let us know.

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