Rakul Preet Singh reveals she’s inspired from Alia Bhatt: “I think Gangubai by Alia was outstanding” : Bollywood News

Rakul Preet Singh has always been open to doing two-female lead films and multi-starrers, embracing female camaraderie in the industry. In a recent interview with India Today, Rakul discussed the actors who inspire her.

Rakul Preet Singh reveals she’s inspired from Alia Bhatt: “I think Gangubai by Alia was outstanding”

Rakul said that she would love to play a character like Gangubai. “Actors have to get inspired by other actors' work. If you think you are the best, then that’s it. That’s a downward trail for you. And I get inspired so many times by the films I watch. I think Gangubai by Alia was outstanding. And I remember leaving her a long message because when you see that kind of work, you get so inspired,” she stated.

“I want to do something like that. Or even Kriti in Mimi was amazing. I loved Mimi. And I think there are so many peers doing such amazing work. It always inspires you and pushes you,” said Rakul, expressing her excitement about taking on author-backed roles.

When asked about a genre she’s eager to explore but hasn’t been offered, Rakul said, “I haven't done an out-and-out love story. I've done rom-coms, but I haven't done a deep, passionate love story. But more than that, I want to do historicals, where you play a royal-looking queen. So I want to do a historical film, and I'd love to do a biopic because I feel the journey of creating a character from scratch and becoming another person is so exciting.”

Mere Husband Ki Biwi, starring Arjun Kapoor and Bhumi Pednekar, is set to hit theatres on February 22.

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