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Time of India
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Rukhsar Rehman reveals she quit films at 17 to marry, faced harsh judgment post-divorce: ‘People used to say things like, she even has a daughter'
Actress Rukhsar Rehman , who is known for her roles in PK, Love Games, and several acclaimed television shows, recently opened up about her personal journey and early exit from the film industry. In an interview with Siddharth Kannan, the actress revealed she left showbiz after just two films to get married, at the young age of 17. Rukhsar , who made her acting debut with films like Yaad Rakhegi Duniya and Inteha Pyar Ki, shared that marriage came early for her due to traditional expectations. 'We used to live in a place where a friend of his owned a hotel. He saw me there and later sent a marriage proposal,' she said. 'My family felt I had reached the right age to get married. Back then, marriages used to happen quite early. Now, when I look back, 17 feels way too young. But even today, in many places, marriages still happen at that age.' 'I met him a couple of times, always in front of family' When asked if her family instantly agreed to the proposal, Rukhsar clarified, 'Not immediately. They took some time to understand who the boy was. Back then, we didn't meet one-on-one. I met him a couple of times but always in the presence of family—either a sister or uncle would be there.' Interestingly, the actress revealed that she fell in love with her husband after getting married. 'He was a very good man. We were married for four years,' she said, adding, 'I'm a firm believer in destiny. Just like in the film Padosan, I believe what is meant to happen will happen.' 'I won't speak ill of those who are no longer here' Rukhsar, who later divorced, refrained from sharing details about the separation. 'Some people involved are no longer here to defend themselves. It wouldn't be right,' she said, choosing to maintain a dignified silence. She also spoke about facing harsh societal judgment post-divorce, particularly when it came to raising her daughter. 'People used to say things like, 'She even has a daughter. Why did she bring her along?' People say anything they want,' she recalled. After doing TV, people meet me with a lot more warmth: Rukhsar Rehman Reflecting on whether she regrets stepping away from acting for marriage, the actress said, 'If I had really overthought things, maybe I'd be sitting with a trilogy of books written by now. But I didn't. My belief in God and destiny has kept me grounded. In simple words, my faith in God has carried me through everything.' On the work front, Rukhsar Rehman is gearing up for the release of Uttar Da Puttar, a social drama co-starring Annu Kapoor and directed by Ravinder Siwach . She also has a cameo in the upcoming film Thanks Maa . Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
Hindustan Times
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Patralekhaa says she did bold role in Love Games due to anxiety issues, desperation for work: ‘Wouldn't do it again'
Actor Patralekhaa made her Bollywood debut alongside Rajkummar Rao in CityLights and later went on to play a bold role in Vikram Bhatt's Love Games. In a recent interview with Bollywood Bubble, Patralekhaa revealed that she agreed to the role out of fear of losing the project, as she didn't have work at the time. (Also Read: Patralekhaa on getting 'bothered' by pregnancy rumours: 'I got fed up with it and have stopped reading comments') When asked if she would take on a bold role like Love Games again, Patralekhaa said, 'No, I wouldn't do it again. You know, that Patralekhaa from 10 years ago was a very different, much younger girl. For her, it was very important to keep working. She was basically, perhaps I was, dealing with some kind of anxiety issues, like 'I need work'. I didn't realise it back then, but I acted out of desperation.' She added, 'The Patralekhaa I am now wouldn't do that. And let me be clear—there's nothing wrong with the film itself. They made what was written in the script. But could I do justice to it? No. Was I the right person for that film? No. That was on me. I should have thought about it and not taken it out of fear—fear of losing a project. Because the truth is, I didn't have work. So I honestly blame myself for that decision.' The 2016 Indian erotic thriller, directed by Vikram Bhatt and produced by Mukesh Bhatt, Mahesh Bhatt, and Bhushan Kumar, featured Patralekhaa, Gaurav Arora, and Tara Alisha Berry in lead roles. The film received largely negative reviews from critics and failed at the box office. Patralekhaa was last seen in the film Phule, directed by Anant Mahadevan. The film also features Pratik Gandhi in the lead role and is based on the lives of Jyotirao Phule and Savitribai Phule. She will next be seen in the revenge crime thriller Suryast, which also stars Lara Dutta. The release date is yet to be announced.
Time of India
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Patralekhaa reveals why she took up the bold role in Vikram Bhatt's Love Games: 'I acted out of desperation...'
recently opened up about her decision to take on a bold role in 's Love Games and revealed why she wouldn't make the same choice today. Reflecting on her younger self and the pressures she faced early in her career, the actress shared that her decision was driven by a sense of desperation and the fear of not having work. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now A Younger Self Under Pressure When asked about taking on a bold role like the one in Love Games again, Patralekhaa shared with Bollywood Bubble that she wouldn't consider it. She explained that the person she was ten years ago was very different—much younger and driven by a strong need to keep working. At the time, she was likely dealing with some anxiety, feeling a sense of urgency to stay busy and take on projects. Looking back, she recognized that her choices were made out of a sense of desperation. No Regrets About the Film, But Not the Right Fit She went on to explain that the person she is now would not make the same choice. She clarified that there was nothing wrong with the film itself or its script. However, she felt she wasn't the right fit for that role and couldn't do justice to it. Looking back, she acknowledged that she made the decision out of fear—fear of losing a project, especially since she wasn't working at the time. Patralekhaa admitted that she regretted not thinking more carefully about it and took responsibility for that choice. Patralekha on comparisons between Kesari 2 and Phule When discussing the comparison between social reform films like Kesari Chapter 2 and Phule , Patralekhaa shared her thoughts on the pressure that comes with bigger films. She noted that larger projects often involve more at stake, whether it's due to the producers, the audience's expectations, or other factors that are hard to define. She highlighted that big films have a wider reach, with actors like having a built-in audience due to their established names.
