Rakul Preet Singh reflected on her journey in Bollywood and spoke about how how nepotism affected her career as an outsider.
Bollywood actor Rakul Preet Singh, an outsider with no film background, has successfully carved her niche in the industry. She began her acting career in the Kannada film industry and made her Bollywood debut with Yaariyan in 2014. Since then, she has appeared in numerous films, such as Aiyaary, Shimla Mirchi, Sardar Ka Grandson, De De Pyaar De, Runway 34, Thank God, Doctor G, and Chhatriwali. Along with her presence in Bollywood, Rakul is also a prominent figure in the Tamil and Telugu film industries. Rakul is currently preparing for her upcoming film De De Pyaar De 2, where she will star alongside Ajay Devgn and R Madhavan.
Reflecting on her journey in Bollywood, she has spoken about how the industry treated her as an outsider and how nepotism affected her career. She admitted to losing out on certain roles due to nepotism but chooses not to dwell on it. Instead, she focuses on her growth and believes that some opportunities weren’t meant for her, saying, “Yes, this happens, and I have lost films, but I am not the kind of person jo bitter hoke beth jaayega (who will sit and sulk).” She explained, “Maybe those films weren’t meant for me”.
Rakul also attributed her positive outlook on life to her upbringing, particularly the influence of her father, who served in the Army. She recalled his advice, which shaped her perspective on challenges like nepotism in Bollywood. “My dad would share his experience in the army, and it taught me not to fixate on things beyond my control,” she said. This background has helped her navigate setbacks without bitterness.
When she was asked how she would handle the issue if she had children, Rakul said they would “stand in line and try their luck,” she would support them in any way she could. “If a star kid gets easy access, the credit goes to their parents who have worked hard for it,” she said, highlighting the importance of family support.
