Rajkummar Rao remembered the days of financial crisis

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Rajkummar Rao, currently celebrating the success of his film Stree 2, shared memories of his financially challenging childhood

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He revealed that due to financial constraints, his teachers helped pay his school fees, and his mother borrowed money from relatives for school books and tuition fees

Rajkummar Rao

Growing up in Gurgaon in a joint family with two elder siblings, Rajkummar always aspired to be an actor despite the financial stress

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He emphasized that although they were not starving, they were barely managing to survive, with his mother arranging funds to avoid them feeling the financial pinch

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Rajkummar's mother frequently sought help from relatives to cover educational expenses, and for a few years, his school teachers paid their fees to prevent them from being expelled

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His siblings' involvement in extracurricular activities motivated teachers to ensure they received a proper education

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Despite financial difficulties, Rajkummar had a fun-filled childhood, often spending time outdoors

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Rajkummar's mother passed away shortly after he found initial success in the film industry, and his father passed away in 2019

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Stree 2 has been a massive hit, crossing the 400 crore mark at the box office within seven days of its release, with a total worldwide collection of Rs 417 crore

The film stars Rajkummar Rao, Shraddha Kapoor, Abhishek Banerjee, Aparshakti Khurana, and Pankaj Tripathi, with special appearances by Akshay Kumar and Tamannaah Bhatia receiving significant praise