Rajkummar shares: "Sir, it was during my school days that I decided that I wanted to act in films. There was never a Plan B. I was actively involved in martial arts, dance and also participated in school-level plays. I used to watch your films, many other actors' films and felt that I want to enter this entertainment world only."

 

He goes on: "Then, I started doing theatre work in Gurgaon and when it came to my graduation, I took admission in DU's south campus only because I used to go to Mandi House to do theatre."

 

The actor further talks about his theatre work and how he used to go by bicycle.

 

Rao adds: "Many a times, when we couldn't get a bus pass, I used to cycle and go approximately 70 kms up and down, from Mandi House to Mayur Vihar and back to Gurgaon. It's a very filmy story Sir but, I used to have a Walkman and while I cycled, I used to listen to inspirational and filmy songs like 'Lakshya toh har haal mein paana hai', 'Papa Kehte Hai Bada Naam', 'Chaand Taare Tod Launga', and I never used to feel tired."

 

"I used to enjoy it a lot because I felt this is the time when I need to work a lot. If I become lazy now, 10 years later I don't want to be saying 'Kash maine mehnat kar li hoti'. So I had an aim that this is what I have to do," he said.

 

'KBC 13's 'Shaandaar Shukravaar' will air on Sony Entertainment Television.