0:00 – Introduction
1:30 – Rakul talks about getting the audience’s love for ‘De De Pyaar De 2’
3:15 – Rakul: When my father was at the border, we were not connected with him, and things can go wrong anytime, but we still loved each other through those moments happily. It makes you a strong person.
4:10 – Rakul talks about how her army background values helped her to survive in the industry
5:20 – Rakul responds to being replaced in films, being criticised for her acting skills yet she kept believing in herself
5:45 – Rakul: When I started modelling, my distant relatives said how will she even make it in this field. But my parents’ belief was enough for me
7:40 – Rakul tells us the story of how she cast for ‘De De Pyar De’
9:10 – Rakul: There will be people who will tell you that you are not good-looking enough, or you are not tall enough, because you are never enough
10:15 – Rakul: Either you are too fat or too thin for someone, and everybody seems to have an opinion. You must cut off the noise.
11:30 – Rakul: Partying in the industry doesn’t get you work. Nobody will give you a film because you were at a party. When I go to parties sometimes, I arrive early to say hello to everyone
12:30 – Rakul opens up about dealing with failures and disappointments in the industry
14:00 – Rakul: I don’t understand PR games
15:00 – Rakul: Sometimes you are not ready for paps, and that's okay. I don’t put so much pressure on myself
15:15 – Rakul: There are ‘PR-made’ actors, and then there are other actors who have stayed relevant through their work. Audience will love you for your work and not for your ‘PR’
18:25 – Rakul analyses her monologue scene with R Madhavan in ‘De De Pyaar De’
21:35 – Rakul: Physical or emotional – cheating is cheating in a relationship, and it’s not okay
23:00 – Rakul: Jackky and I share a great friendship, and we tell each other everything. We can have a very objective discussion about anything
25:50 – Rakul: Allu Arjun is always certain that he wants to take the Telugu industry ahead and have a global presence. He has managed to do that
26:15 – Rakul: Superstars like Allu Arjun and Mahesh Babu are not selfish in their approach. They are very united. The Telugu industry is united. I started my career there, so it’s very easy for me to appreciate other actors’ work
27:30 – Rakul points out the major difference between the Hindi and Tamil/ Telugu industries
28:00 – Rakul: Tamannaah, Samantha and Kajol – all of them are friends and support each other
29:45 – Rakul: I am more spiritual than religious. I go to places of worship, but my daily practice is more spiritual
30:40 – Rakul talks about the power of manifestation
31:50 – Rakul talks about the challenges in her life
32:40 – Rakul: I would love to work with Ranveer, who I am a fan of
32:50 – Rakul: I would love to work with Shah Rukh Sir
34:00 – Rakul talks about why she never wanted to hide her relationship with Jackky and how they deal with paparazzi
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