Basic Profile

  • Name: Rahul Kumar
  • Famous Role: Millimetre (Manmohan, aka “MM”) in 3 Idiots
  • Nationality: Indian
  • Occupations: Actor, model, singer
  • Active Since: Childhood / early theatre; film roles from mid-2000s onwards Wikipedia

Early Life & Career

  • Rahul Kumar started acting very early — he was involved in theatre from a young age. Wikipedia
  • As a child actor, he appeared in The Blue Umbrella (2005) as Tikku and in Omkara (2006) as Golu. Wikipedia
  • His most iconic role came in 3 Idiots (2009), where he played Manmohan, better known as Millimetre, the helpful campus assistant who does small chores for students.
  • Over the years, he has continued acting in films and web series. For instance, he appeared in the Amazon Prime series Bandish Bandits.

Personal Life

  • Rahul Kumar recently made news for marrying Keziban Doğan, a Turkish woman, on 4 May 2025.
  • Their love story is quite cinematic: Keziban first reached out to him after watching 3 Idiots — she messaged him saying she loved his performance as Millimetre.
  • The wedding combined Hindu and Christian rituals to honor both their cultural backgrounds. Telegraph India

Why “Millimetre” Is Memorable

  • In 3 Idiots, Millimetre is more than just a helper — he is a sympathetic, grounded character who quietly supports the main students (Rancho, Farhan, Raju).
  • One of his iconic lines (or how he’s remembered): “Millimetre ab Centimetre ban chuka hai” — a reference to time passing and his growth. OdishaTv
  • His performance left a lasting impression, and many fans still fondly associate Rahul with this role. MensXP

Recent & Current Work

  • Apart from his 3 Idiots fame, Rahul has continued acting in various projects: films, theatre, and web series. Wikipedia
  • He appears to keep a relatively low but steady profile; media coverage often highlights him in the context of his 3 Idiots role and his personal life.

Additional Notes

  • There is some confusion around “Millimetre” casting: a Times of India headline once claimed Dushyant Wagh is Millimetre.
    • However, that appears to be a mistake or mis-report: the original screenplay credits Rahul Kumar as Millimetre.
  • Rahul’s recognition from 3 Idiots has stayed strong: even years later, people refer to him by his character name and talk about how he’s “grown up.”