Patralekhaa will portray social reformer Savitribai Phule in the upcoming film Phule, starring alongside Pratik Gandhi as Jyotirao Phule. Directed by Ananth Narayan Mahadevan, the film explores the journey of the Phules and their work in promoting women’s education and challenging social inequalities.
Patralekhaa talks about portraying Savitribai Phule in Phule; says, “That decision actually lifted a huge burden off my shoulders”
When asked about her preparation for the role in a recent interview, Patralekhaa shared, “Of course, I read about her. The internet has a wealth of material on the Phules. However, Ananth sir was very clear that I shouldn’t attempt learning Marathi because he wanted to make it a purely Hindi film. That decision actually lifted a huge burden off my shoulders because learning a new language or accent is challenging. When you focus on language, you start thinking while speaking, which can affect your performance. Instead of naturally reacting, you end up processing. So, that made it easier. We did a lot of script readings—just like most actors do-sitting with the director and cast members. I read with Pratik and the rest of the team. But in terms of research, it was mostly personal. I think each of us did our own research. Savitribai Phule is such a significant historical figure, and her contributions are widely documented, so there was a vast amount of material available.”
After receiving immense appreciation for her role in IC814, Patralekhaa is now preparing for her next major release Phule, where she stars alongside Pratik Gandhi. The highly anticipated film delves into the inspiring journey of Savitribai and Jyotirao Phule, pioneers in the fight for women’s education in India. Slated for release on April 25.
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