‘Credibility should define power position, not gender’

In an exclusive conversation as part of the NewsX India A-List, we dived into conversation with actor Rakul Preet Singh, who got recognised for her excellence in entertainment.
Rakul opened up about essaying the role of Dr Fatima in the upcoming movie Doctor G. The actor stated that she felt empowered because she had the opportunity to be in a film that literally shook the shackles of a patriarchal society and addressed certain sensitive issues subtly.
She reiterated the fact that it is never about the length of the role but how it is making an impact on the whole narrative, and that is the driving force that makes her choose a film.
On working with Ayushmann Khurrana in Doctor G, Rakul said, “It was amazing to work with someone who adds a lot to the narrative. We kept cracking random jokes as he hails from Chandigarh, and even my mother is from Chandigarh, so we have shared a good repartee.”
She also addressed the fact that there’s a positive wave of change not only in the industry but globally, where women are taking charge. “Feminism is not about hating men; rather, it’s more about giving equal opportunities to both men and women,” she added.
With the southern industry being widely celebrated, she expressed that it can be difficult to balance both Hindi and Telugu cinema, adding, “Unfortunately, there are only 365 days in a year, and with 5 releases in a year, I really want to give more time to the Hindi cinema.”
“I feel like the boundaries have blurred, and I think in India, we can make amazing cinema,” she added.