The actor’s latest teaser for Bhool Chuk Maaf reignites discussions about his typecast roles, with a viral comedian leading the charge.
February 19, 2025: Rajkummar Rao’s ‘Small-Town Groom’ Roles Roasted by Comedian: Internet Joins In
Bollywood actor Rajkummar Rao is once again at the center of an online debate about his recurring film roles, following the teaser release of his upcoming movie, Bhool Chuk Maaf. Known for portraying small-town men navigating love and marriage, the actor’s apparent fixation with such characters has been humorously criticized by comedian Akshat, whose viral video playfully mocks Rao’s filmography.
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A Familiar Role in Bhool Chuk Maaf
In Bhool Chuk Maaf, Rao plays a Banaras-based groom-to-be, a character eerily similar to his roles in Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Waala Video, Stree 2, Hum Do Humare Do, and Roohi. This pattern caught Akshat’s attention, leading him to joke that tier-2 cities only exist so Rajkummar Rao can have a career.
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“Historical films? Sci-fi? Forget them. Bollywood only needs one story: a small-town guy desperate to get married,” Akshat quipped in his video, adding, “Our country’s best actor was born to do just this.”
Internet Reacts
Social media users quickly echoed Akshat’s sentiments. Comments on Rao’s Instagram teaser included:
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- “I hate to see Rajkummar stuck in the same type of comedy movies—he has so much more potential!”
- “After Citylights, he decided never to move to a big city again.”
- “Now I understand why the government isn’t developing small towns—where would Rajkummar go for work then?”
While many fans admire his talent, there’s growing concern that Bollywood’s most versatile actor is being boxed into repetitive roles.
What’s Next for Rajkummar Rao?
Despite the criticism, Rao continues to stay busy. In addition to Bhool Chuk Maaf, he will star in Maalik, slated for a theatrical release on June 20, 2025. Directed by Karan Sharma and produced by Dinesh Vijan, Bhool Chuk Maaf is a collaboration between Maddock Films and Amazon MGM Studios.
Whether Rao embraces a fresh avatar in future projects or continues his streak of small-town romances remains to be seen—but for now, the internet is having a field day.
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Rajkummar Rao, Bhool Chuk Maaf, Bollywood, Comedy, Typecasting, Tier-2 City Roles, Viral Video