Rajkummar Rao is currently busy promoting his upcoming movie, Stree 2. Co-starring Shraddha Kapoor, the horror comedy is all set to hit theatres on August 15, 2024. As the film inches toward its release date, the lead actor made an appearance on the show Aapka Apna Zakir. As the stars discussed their most-anticipated movie, they also spoke about their first salaries. This is when Rao revealed that he bought desi ghee with the first income he received as a dance teacher.

Going back in time, Rajkummar Rao narrated that when he was in high school, he used to teach dance to a 7-year-old girl at her house. To train her, he was charging a salary of Rs 300. After a month, he was over the moon when he got paid for the first time in six Rs 50 notes. Since his family’s financial condition wasn’t favorable at that time, he decided to buy some groceries with his first income.

After buying everything, he bought desi ghee when he was left with some more money. “It was a big deal for us to have ghee on our rotis,” the ace Bollywood actor revealed. During the same chat, he also spoke about the time when his parents sent him to America to study. But since they wanted him to be grounded and deep-rooted, they put him on a budget and would send him limited pocket money monthly.

But they permitted him to work elsewhere if he wanted to make some extra cash. Hence, the Srikanth actor started working at a coffee house. There, he managed to get the job. “My first cheque was 40 dollars,” which he spent on food. As for his upcoming movie, Stree 2: Sarkate Ka Aatank, it’s the sequel to the 2018 box office hit film, Stree.

Directed by Amar Kaushik, the movie also marks the fifth installment in the Maddock Supernatural Universe, featuring Pankaj Tripathi, Abhishek Banerjee, and Aparshakti Khurana in supporting roles.

Meanwhile, on the work front, Rajkummar Rao will be next seen in Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video, followed by Bhul Chuk Maaf.

Shah Rukh Khan is known as the biggest romantic hero in the Hindi film industry all thanks to iconic movies like Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, and Dil To Pagal Hai, among others. Going with this public image of the megastar, one would think King Khan would be in love with the film genre. But that isn’t the case. In fact, it’s his “least favorite.” He also expressed his admiration for Tom Cruise’s films.

While talking to Variety, the Zero actor stated why he made a comeback with action movies like Pathaan and Jawan after his brief hiatus. He stated that during the time when he wasn’t working a couple of years ago, he felt that he hadn’t done an out-and-out action film. During the interview, he divulged that he likes Tom Cruise films. “Mission Impossible- you don’t really have to worry. You will come back satisfied more often than not,” Shah Rukh Khan expressed.

Further on, in the same chat, he spoke about his least and most favorite movie genre to work in. The Dunki actor stated that even though he loves it, he is surprised by the term of being a romantic hero. Shockingly, he has never thought of himself as that, unlike public opinion. According to him, he got classified because the handful of romantic films that he led became a rage and eventually evergreen classics.

He also told the publication about his dream of having a room in his house with images that showcase the multiple movie genres he has worked in. He stated, “This is not a narcissistic thing. If I look at my work, every film should feel of a genre that I have grown up watching,” adding that he is not limited to a genre as a viewer.

When he watches movies, he cruises from action to science-fiction films, dystopian world films, off-beat, human drama, and horror films. While he expressed his love for courtroom dramas and thrillers, he admitted “Strangely, my least favorite is romantic films.”

Meanwhile, on the work front, Shah Rukh will commence shooting for another action movie titled King. Helmed by Sujoy Ghosh, it also stars his daughter Suhana Khan and actor Abhishek Bachchan.