India, Feb. 16 -- Rajkummar Rao has finally responded to the buzz online about his recently noticed hairstyle changes, clarifying that the look is not due to hair loss, but part of his intensive preparation for his next films, especially the biopic Nikam. The actor's statement came after videos and photos of him from the Bolti Khidkiyaan Short Film Festival in Mumbai surfaced online, sparking speculation among social media users who were alarmed by his thinning hairline and different appearance, with some even worrying that he might be experiencing premature hair loss.

Critics and fans alike had taken to social media and other platforms to react to the clips from the event, where Rajkummar appeared in a simple black shirt, distressed jea...