If you have passion for acting, then follow it with full heart and honesty: Rajkummar Rao at Haryana Film Festival 2025

ANI April 6, 2025 155 views

Bollywood actor Rajkummar Rao made a powerful statement at the Haryana Film Festival 2025, encouraging young talents to pursue their acting dreams with passion and honesty. Speaking in Rohtak, his friend Jaideep Ahlawat's hometown, Rao emphasized the increasing opportunities in the film industry for emerging artists. He shared his personal journey, highlighting how dedication can lead to success in the competitive world of cinema. The actor expressed gratitude to Haryana's Chief Minister and Maharshi Dayanand University for organizing this inspiring event.

"If you have passion for acting... follow it with your full heart and honesty" - Rajkummar Rao
Rohtak, April 6: Bollywood actor Rajkummar Rao praised the Haryana Film Festival 2025 for empowering young talents to pursue careers in the film industry during his address at its inaugural ceremony on Saturday. He advised the young talent to pursue acting with full heart and honesty, if passionate.

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Rao praises Haryana Film Festival 2025 for empowering young talents

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Highlights growing opportunities in film industry

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Shares personal journey of passion and persistence

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Connects with hometown of friend Jaideep Ahlawat

The actor was invited as a chief guest at the event, along with Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saimi. After the festival's inauguration, the 'Stree' actor opened up about his love for the city of Rohtak, which is his dear friend and actor Jaideep Ahlawat's hometown.

"I have come to Rohtak for the first time. I have crossed it several times but stopped here for the first time. It is my FTII classmate and friend Jaideep Ahlawat's city. He tells me a lot about this city, and I tell him of Gurugram. I am very happy that the Haryana Film Festival is being organised in 2025." said Rajkummar Rao.

The actor also advised the young talents to follow their passion for acting with honesty and hard work. He attributed himself as an example to prove that working with passion for the art form leads to success in the film industry.

"If you have passion for acting, direction, camera, editing, sound, screenwriting and others, then follow it. If it is a hobby, then keep it like that. But if you genuinely want to pursue it then work with your full heart and honesty. Example is in front of you." said Rao.

Reflecting on his own journey, Rajkummar Rao shared that when he began, there were no such opportunities. He urged today's youth to seize the moment and make the most of these incredible initiatives.

"While I was growing up there were no opportunities. Now, there are a lot of opportunities here. There is a lot of talent in the nation. Like the minister said, there is no need for the industry to go out; we have a lot of talent, and everyone is coming into our industry, and it's true. I am from the industry and I know it." Rao added.

The actor also expressed his gratitude to Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saimi and extended his greetings to Maharshi Dayanand University (MDU) for the success of the Haryana Film Festival 2025.

Reader Comments

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Priya S.
Rajkummar Rao is such an inspiration! His journey from small roles to becoming a leading actor shows what passion and hard work can achieve. Love his humility too ❤️
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Amit K.
While I appreciate his message, I wish he had given more practical advice about breaking into the industry. Passion is important but so are connections and luck.
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Riya M.
So proud to see Haryana getting recognition in the film industry! Rajkummar and Jaideep are making our state proud. More power to the Haryana Film Festival! 🙌
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Vikram D.
His work in Stree and Newton was phenomenal. When actors like him speak about passion, you know they mean it. Not just empty words!
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Sanjana P.
The part about opportunities being more available now really resonates. My cousin is studying film at MDU and this festival gives her so much hope!
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Harsh T.
Love how he mentioned all aspects of filmmaking - not just acting. The industry needs passionate people in every department to make great cinema.

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