1. Before becoming an actor, Rao worked as a freelance writer for Hindustan Times and Navbharat, and as a tailor at Iqbal Tailors in New Delhi.

2. Rao made his acting debut in 1994 in Bandit Queen.

3. He is known for his role in the comedy-drama film Badhaai Ho, for which he won the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor.

4. Rao's other films include Talvar, Blackmail, Love Per Square Foot, Lootcase, Made In China, Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan, and Maidaan.

5. Rao's web-series include TVF'S F.A.T.H.E.R.S. and Tech Conversations with Dad.