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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.
Time of India
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Exclusive- Aishwarya Sharma gets candid about people's perception of her; says 'They see me as energetic and blunt, but I am an emotional person'
Aishwarya Sharma who was last seen in Bigg Boss 17 and Khatron Ke Khiladi 13 has been away from screens. The actress played the character of Patralekha aka Pakhi in Ghum Hai Kisikey Pyaar Meiin , and soon after quitting the show, she unleashed her raw side with the reality shows . In an exclusive chat, the actress got candid about what has she been up to after her television stint. You have been loved by everyone with the reels you make and the way you came out so strong in Bigg Boss how do you feel about the immense love you get? Well, I am glad people like my reels. I just make them for fun, and mostly, I choose funny stuff. Nowadays, only people like to watch light-hearted stuff. If we talk about Bigg Boss, I feel good when people personally tell me that you were very strong in Bigg Boss because I wasn't aware of that when I came out, and then only I got to know. I feel blessed. Singer, dancer, and actor what else do we not know about you? Yes, I am good at the things you mentioned, and one thing people don't know about me is, that I am a very emotional person because people see me as she is funny, energetic, straightforward, blunt, and arrogant but I am too emotional I cry at every little things. What's the one thing you absolutely love to do when not working? I like working out, watching series, making funny reels , hanging out with friends, shopping etc I think I can write a whole book on that. One show you are currently binging on or have just gotten done binging? I have watched 'When Life Gives You Tangerines'.. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Your Finger Shape Says a Lot About Your Personality, Read Now Tips and Tricks Undo it's a beautiful series, I suggest everyone must watch this one. Who are the friends you have from the industry and do you think it is difficult to make friends here? I have few friends from the industry I don't fake people I can't stand them, I really like transparency, honesty and no filter, so yes I have a very small friends circle and they are like my family who are standing with me and supporting me in every situation. If there was one thing you could have a do-over in life what would it be and why? I don't think so there is a thing like that because we learn from our experiences and see a better version of ourselves.
India Today
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Phule review: Pratik-Patralekhaa's revolutionary film dimmed by dull storytelling
In one of the most heartening scenes, days before he dies, Jyotirao Phule looks up at the sky, questioning God whether his doors would open for the lower caste people. He mentions how he's seen the temple closed for him and his community all his life. While this particular sequence comes towards the end of Ananth Mahadevan's latest directorial, 'Phule', it encompasses the crux of the biographical heartbreaking that not many know about Jyotirao Phule and his ever-supportive wife, Savitribai Phule - the fiery revolutionaries who kickstarted the movement for women's education in India and fought for the lower caste. However, it's sadder that the first Hindi film on these great reformers ended up as a dull and uninspiring film opens in 1897, when Pune was under the grim tragedy of the bubonic plague that killed many. Through Savitribai (Patralekha), we are transported back in time to when these visionaries began their fight against caste, patriarchy, and orthodox beliefs. And while they are challenged at every step, cow dung, stones and death threats also follow suit. You watch in disbelief at the strength the two displayed as they took on Brahmins, their own family, and society to ensure young girls received an education. And while on the path, they also championed the upliftment of lower-caste people, supporting widows, preserving their dignity, and even digging a well in their compound so that untouchables could access water. But the film, shown in a muted colour palette, never fully takes you in with its banal the film stands out is in how honestly it portrays how religion and caste have been the biggest shackles for society to break out from. Also, as expected, women have to suffer at great extremes. The film, thankfully, is not preachy and becomes more like a mirror to the audience, showing how these beliefs have only marred the growth of any nation. When Phule talks about how India is a sensitive country and religion can be used to create a divide, you cannot help but chuckle at how we continue to be in the same position even after hundreds of years. One should probably take a leaf out of these stories to help build a better future for our next to performances, Pratik Gandhi effortlessly becomes Jyotirao Phule in this biographical drama. From dialogue delivery and expressions to those powerful emotions, full marks to Pratik. The makers ensured that Savitribai's contribution to the movement is highlighted, giving Patralekhaa a chance to sink her teeth into a powerful role. She also gets one of the most powerful monologues in the film when she confronts Brahmins about seeking as much hierarchy as the British, exposing the politics of the ones in even after an earnest try, she never wholly becomes Savitribai. Her dialogues seemed more like a child reciting rehearsed lines on stage rather than an actor feeling them. Actors Alexx O'Nell, Amit Behl, Joy Sengupta, and Akshaya Gurav ably added support to these lead stars, while Darsheel Safary was completely wasted as Phule's adopted for director Ananth Mahadevan, for Bollywood fans, he may be known to have helmed a thriller like 'Aksar'; not many know he also directed Sindhutai Sapkal's Marathi biography 'Mee Sindhutai Sapkal', which earned him a National Award. The filmmaker picked a similar slow and docu-style approach for 'Phule' too. However, the two-hour-nine-minute runtime suffers from sluggish pacing, making the film drag midway. Given that it's such an inspiring story, you somehow want to stay connected, but the snail-paced screenplay makes it a weary watch. The songs and the flute-heavy background score also do not do much service to the how little we know of Jyotirao Phule, the first Mahatma of this country, 'Phule' definitely deserves a watch. And if you are not up for it, at least read up on him and Savitribai's radical journey. They deserve a lot more recognition, respect, and glory. And just like Phule looking to the heavens for answers, perhaps it's time we look into our own history with the same hope - that someday, stories like theirs are told with the fire they lit.3 out of 5 stars of 'Phule'.Tune InMust Watch
