Rajkummar Rao refuses plastic surgery claims amid online trolling: 'Bad moment caught on camera'

Bollywood actor Rajkummar Rao recently had onlookers' jaws dropped when he attended Diljit Dosanjh's concert in Mumbai last weekend. Netizens were also shocked to see the actor's new look, which sparked curiosity and confusion, followed by criticism. While some fans were surprised by his transformation, others called him out for shocking plastic surgery, particularly genioplasty. However, Rao has now refuted the claims of going under the knife, saying it was just a bad photo.

'I have not done any plastic surgery'

In an interview with Bollywood Hungama, Rao refuted allegations about undergoing plastic surgery. He said, “I have not done any plastic surgery, guys. It is just a bad photo. That is just a touch-up photo. I wish I had such clean and flawless skin because it looks like that. I was not wearing any makeup. But I must say it looks weird even for me. It was just a bad moment caught on camera. I have not done any plastic surgery.”

'I did some filler work'

However, Rao admitted doing some filler work on his chin eight years ago because he wanted to look confident. He said, "My dermatologist suggested it and I did. Do I feel confident after that? Yes. Have I done better films after that. It has changed the perception. Acting is a visual media. I am not against it. If somebody wants to boost their confidence and the science is available, then why not. But no to plastic surgery. It is too expensive and time-consuming.”

Work-wise, Rajkummar Rao will next be seen in 'Mr And Mrs Mahi' opposite Janhvi Kapoor. The film will be released in theatres on May 31. He also has 'Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video' and 'Srikanth' in the pipeline.

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