Updated On: 16 February, 2026 05:14 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
After Rajkummar Rao faced trolling over his recent weight gain, his wife, Patralekhaa came forward to support her husband, highlighting how the world doesn't see the process. Earlier the actor revealed that he had gained about 9-10 kgs for his next film

Rajkummar Rao and Patralekhaa
Actor Rajkummar Rao recently grabbed eyeballs with his appearance. He appeared to have gained alot of weight and even sported a changed hairstyle. Following the trolling and criticism, Rajkummar cleared the air through his latest social media post, on Monday, revealing that his changed look was for his upcoming biopic on the celebrated public prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam.
Rajkummar revealed that in order to achieve the look for is part in the film, he gained around 9 to 10 kilograms and also made his hair look thinner. Taking to social media, he said, "For Nikam I had to gain around 9-10 kgs and I was eating 2 pizzas and lot of sweets and my fav Aloo Parathas, Biryani and to not use anything glam to look like the part. Hopefully when you will see the film which will be releasing soon you will be able to see all that hardwork in the film."