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Jaideep Ahlawat’s nostalgic photo with FTII batchmates Rajkummar Rao, Vijay Varma, and Sunny Hinduja is going viral. Fans recall their 2012 film Chittagong.
Jaideep Ahlawat’s nostalgic throwback photo with Rajkummar Rao, Vijay Varma, and Sunny Hinduja from their FTII days goes viral, showcasing immense talent.
Jaideep Ahlawat is back in the spotlight after his outstanding performance as Inspector Hathi Ram Chaudhary in the second season of Paatal Lok. However, what’s catching even more attention is a nostalgic throwback photo that reveals Ahlawat was batchmates with fellow actors Rajkummar Rao, Vijay Varma, and Sunny Hinduja during their time at the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII). The photo from their 2005 batch is now going viral on social media, sparking excitement among fans.
The now-famous picture also includes Prabhat Raghunandan, known for his roles in Dolly, Kitty Aur Woh Chamakte Sitare and Durgamati. The image has stirred a wave of admiration, with fans praising the talent this single frame holds. One fan commented, “Actually not insane; quite probable—they all make for such good actors, birds of a feather flock together.” Another user wrote, “This is how talent and success should work. These are the most talented bunch. I wish we had more like them in this industry filled with nepo kids.” Yet another remarked, “Tons of acting talent in a single frame. True actors, no overacting!”
Interestingly, this isn’t the first time Jaideep Ahlawat, Rajkummar Rao, and Vijay Varma have shared the screen. The trio appeared together in the 2012 historical drama Chittagong, which also featured stalwarts like Manoj Bajpayee and Nawazuddin Siddiqui.
The FTII 2005 batch wasn’t short on talent. Alongside the four, actors like Pitabash Tripathy and Shinjini Raval, who has starred in Delhi Belly and is reportedly in a relationship with a classmate from the same batch, were also part of the group.
As for their current projects, Jaideep Ahlawat continues to impress with his gripping role in Paatal Lok 2. Rajkummar Rao is gearing up for his next release, Maalik, while Vijay Varma has Ul Jalool Ishq in the pipeline. Sunny Hinduja recently made his mark in Malayalam cinema with his debut film Hello Mummy. The viral photo serves as a reminder of the immense talent this batch of actors has contributed to Indian cinema over the years.
