Bollywood actor Emraan Hashmi recently addressed the ongoing speculation regarding his colleague Rajkummar Rao’s alleged plastic surgery. In a candid conversation with ScoopWhoop, Emraan shared his perspective on why actors opt for cosmetic enhancements and the insecurities that drive them to do so.
During the interview, Emraan was asked about the prevalence of plastic surgery in the film industry. He responded by asking the anchors to name specific actors who had undergone such procedures. When Rajkummar Rao’s name was mentioned, Emraan responded with a knowing expression, briefly covering his face and saying, “yeah.”
He elaborated, “It is a reality. I mean, the cosmetic business. Not just in the industry but it’s a thing that they marketed pretty well. Everyone wants to look like that poster boy or girl, and there’s become this identity of what beauty is, right? And you want to mould yourself to that because that’s what gets the love and you feel good about yourself. Coming to cosmetic surgery, I haven’t gotten any, if you’re thinking.”
The rumors surrounding Rajkummar Rao began a few months ago after a picture from an event went viral, prompting speculation that the actor had undergone plastic surgery. In response to these rumors, Rajkummar firmly denied the claims. Speaking to PTI, he stated, “I’ve not gone under the knife. I have not done any kind of plastic surgery. That picture, if you see it again, how is it possible in 14 years, there’s one picture and no other picture like that? I feel it’s certainly a touched-up picture because my skin is looking so flawless. Even I was amazed how it’s so flawless without any makeup and after shooting the whole day.”
While Rao denied having plastic surgery, he did admit to getting fillers a few years ago. “But saying that… Because you know, I heard a lot of these comments when I started working. People started commenting on my looks and everything. 8-9 years back, I did a little touch up on my chin with fillers, which is like half-an-hour job because I wanted to feel more confident, which I do. I certainly feel more confident. I feel I look much better, but has it changed me as a person, has it changed me as an artist? Not at all,” he told PTI.
Rajkummar Rao received support from fellow actor Trinetra Haldar, known for her role in “Made In Heaven,” who praised him for his honesty regarding his use of fillers.
