Rajkummar Rao's "Gangs of Wasseypur" Revelation: From Rival to Supporting Role

• Rajkummar Rao was initially cast as a parallel lead opposite Nawazuddin Siddiqui in Anurag Kashyap's "Gangs of Wasseypur."
• The original script focused on the rivalry between their characters, and both actors prepared extensively in Wasseypur.
• The script evolved into a two-part saga, reducing Rajkummar's role significantly, but he chose to stay on.
• His decision led to meeting casting director Mukesh Chhabra, who later introduced him to Hansal Mehta, leading to the critically acclaimed film "Shahid."
• Rajkummar's journey highlights how early career decisions and networking on sets can shape an actor's path, even with smaller roles.