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Patralekhaa reflects on challenges of being in the same industry as Rajkummar Rao: 'I think it doesn’t work. It didn’t work for me'

Patralekhaa opened up about the challenges of maintaining her individuality while navigating fame alongside her husband, Rajkummar Rao. She expressed feeling undermined when primarily identified as "Rajkummar's wife," despite her efforts to establish her own identity. However, she humorously acknowledged the perks of their marriage, like easily securing restaurant reservations, emphasizing the endless benefits of their relationship.
Patralekhaa reflects on challenges of being in the same industry as Rajkummar Rao: 'I think it doesn’t work. It didn’t work for me'
Patralekhaa recently shared her thoughts on balancing fame, maintaining her individuality, and the benefits of her marriage to Rajkummar Rao.Patralekhaa Talks About Losing Her Identity as Rajkummar Rao’s WifeWhen discussing how she manages fame alongside her husband Rajkummar, Patralekhaa reflected on the challenges of being in the same industry in an interview with Bollywood Bubble. She shared that having a partner from the same profession often leads to being seen primarily through their lens, like being identified as "his girlfriend" or "his wife." Despite her hard work to establish her own identity, she mentioned that even now, she's often referred to as "Rajkummar's wife," which she feels undermines her individuality.
Developing a Tough Exterior to Handle Industry PressuresShe further explained that over the years, she had to develop a tough exterior to protect herself from the pressures and criticisms. She learned to shield her thoughts and stay focused, constantly reminding herself of how to navigate the situation. However, she also acknowledged that there are many benefits to her journey, and she wouldn’t deny them.
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Perks of Marrying Rajkummar RaoPatralekhaa humorously shared that one of the perks of being married to Rajkummar Rao is the ease of getting a table at a restaurant when it’s otherwise difficult. She added that the benefits of their relationship are endless, with a lighthearted smile.Phule and Kesari 2When 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 Akshay Kumar having a built-in audience due to their established names.

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