Despite receiving widespread praise for her role in ‘Phule’, Patralekhaa has spoken candidly about the ongoing challenges she encounters in her career, highlighting that success on screen doesn’t always translate to smooth professional opportunities.Struggling to Establish Her Own IdentityTalking to Galatta India, Patralekhaa shared her frustration about how her identity is often overshadowed by her marital status.She strongly dislikes being referred to simply as Rajkummar Rao’s wife, feeling diminished by such labels because she has her own name and identity. The actress also addressed the common assumption that her career journey was easier due to her association with Rajkummar, emphasizing that building her own path and establishing her career has been very challenging despite public perceptions.A Plea to the MediaThe actress made a heartfelt plea to the media to stop defining her solely by her relationship status, expressing that she will never be comfortable with such labels and is determined to resist them. She also shared a frustrating aspect of her career, revealing that many people approach her not because they want to work with her, but as a way to get in touch with Rajkummar. Often, they offer her scripts as a tactic to pass on to him, making it clear that she is being used as a conduit rather than being sought after for her own talent.Standing Firm on Her PrinciplesPatralekhaa emphasized that whenever she encountered projects aimed at using her connection to Rajkummar, she chose not to involve him. She firmly stated, “It’s below my dignity”.
