Patralekhaa on why she did bold role in Love Games

Patralekhaa recently opened up about her decision to take on a bold role in Vikram Bhatt'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.A Younger Self Under PressureWhen 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 FitShe 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 PhuleWhen 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.