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Actor Rajkumar Rao during the birthday celebration of actor Priyanaka Chopra in Mumbai on July 25, 2014. (Photo: IANS) Image Credit: IANS

National Award-winning actor Rajkummar Rao, who plays Vidya Balan’s on-screen husband in Humari Adhuri Kahani. is the “ex-factor” in the romance between Balan and Emraan Hashmi, says the film’s director Mohit Suri.

“Rajkummar Rao is one of the most exciting talent[s] in the industry today. He plays Vidya’s husband in the film. He is the ‘ex-factor’ of Humari Adhuri Kahani,” Suri said.

“He brings such dimension to the romance in the film between Emraan and Vidya that without him, the story wouldn’t be as heart-wrenching as it has turned out to be. He is the powerful reason behind the unrequited love that is the soul of the film,” added Suri, who is credited with films such as Aashiqui 2 and Ek Villain.

Humari Adhuri Kahani, releasing on June 12, is being presented by Fox Star Studios and has been produced by Vishesh Films.

Rajkummar said: “Bhatt sir [Mahesh Bhatt] really wanted me to play this part and I love him too much, can’t say ‘no’ to him ... It’s a really challenging part for me.”