India, Aug. 31 -- As Rajkummar Rao turns 42 on August 31, his journey in Hindi cinema offers plenty of lessons in perseverance, hard work and staying committed to one's craft. From making his debut in 2010 to taking on acclaimed roles across genres, the actor has built a career by constantly challenging himself as a performer.

In a 2022 conversation with The Indian Express, he said, "Whatever you are doing in life, you have to learn, you have to practise, you have to try and grow every day. Only then will you be successful in your life. You can't just take it easy." (Also read: Quote of the day by Emraan Hashmi: 'You may fail time and again, but the problem happens when you don't come out of it.' )

Rao's words highlight the importance o...