Rajkummar Rao has addressed recent rumors surrounding his alleged plastic surgery. A viral photo circulating on social media showed the actor with what appeared to be a longer chin, sparking speculation among netizens about whether he had undergone cosmetic procedures. However, the Stree actor has now spoken out, refuting these claims and dismissing the viral photo as “fake.” He emphasized that the speculation did not bother him.
During a recent interview with India Today, Rajkummar Rao shared his reaction to his viral photo on the internet he said, “If you have seen that picture, it doesn’t even look like me. It was really funny because it’s not even me. I guess someone played a prank. I strongly believe that it was a touched-up image.”
The 39-year-old actor also discussed how social media users began searching through his old photos as soon as reports of plastic surgery surfaced. Refuting the claims Rao revealed that he never opted for plastic surgery. He added, “People were using big words like plastic surgery, but I have never gone under the knife”.
Although he didn’t get any plastic surgery, Rao revealed that he did have fillers done previously. He said, “When I started out, people would comment on my looks. So yes, around eight-nine years back, I did get fillers. I did it to feel better and look better, so that my face looks balanced. It was prescribed by my dermatologist. And I really think if anyone wants to do that to gain confidence, then why not? There is no harm in it”.
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