Actress Rakul Preet Singh has starred in South as well as Bollywood films. The actress, who is known for her beauty and charismatic persona, never minces
her words when it comes to speaking her opinions on matters. Recently, Rakul Preet Singh engaged in an insightful chat with Zoom, where she was asked about her journey in the industry and if socialising and attending parties does really help in landing roles or casting in films. The De De Pyaar De 2 actress denied the claims and said that she only believes in doing hard work and it will only get an actor role, nothing else.
Rakul Preet Singh reveals if socialising helps in landing roles in film industry
When asked about the common advice that actors need to put themselves out there and network with directors and industry professionals to succeed. She pointed out that she didn’t follow that route yet has remained successful in the industry.When asked if she had a message for those who still believe networking is the only way to enter the industry, Rakul responded, "Nothing happens with that. Nobody is going to cast you in a film if you are at a party. Possibly, they won't even remember the next day."
She stressed that attending parties doesn’t guarantee work in the film industry, noting that being at a party won’t make anyone cast you in a film and people may not even remember you the next day. While she does attend events, usually arriving at the start rather than late, she often leaves early, observing that hanging out or partying doesn’t create opportunities. She firmly believes that it is work that leads to more work, not socialising or networking at parties.
Rakul Preet Singh on dealing with disappointment
When asked during the initial stage of her career, when she didn't have the privilege of being cast easily and she was replaced, how she dealt with the disappointment, Rakul responded, "So, I tell you what, we assume that we have to get affected by the disappointment."
She explained that disappointments and achievements are a natural part of life and credited her parents as her biggest support system. They gave her a few years’ window to find her footing in the industry, always checking in and asking how things were going, which helped her stay grounded. She said her mindset was never about feeling disappointed; she has always been a positive person who believes that if something doesn’t happen, it simply wasn’t meant for her. Her anchor during this phase was "self-belief." She trusted herself and maintained confidence in her abilities. She reflected that her naivety and innocence were actually beneficial, as not knowing too much helped preserve her sanity. Her confidence came not from arrogance but from a place of self-belief, a certainty that if one path didn’t work out, another opportunity would.
