Pooja Hegde drops unseen glimpses of her role as Rukmani in Retro with a heartfelt note: “I leave behind a piece of my heart with her” : Bollywood News

Retro, starring Pooja Hegde and Suriya, has hit theatres to strong reviews from both audiences and critics. Directed by Karthik Subbaraj, the gangster drama features Pooja as Rukmani—a fierce, layered character who holds on to hope even in bleak moments. As her performance earns praise, Pooja shared behind-the-scenes glimpses on social media along with a heartfelt note reflecting on the experience of portraying such an authentic role.

Pooja Hegde drops unseen glimpses of her role as Rukmani in Retro with a heartfelt note: “I leave behind a piece of my heart with her”

Pooja wrote, “Rukmani, The purest of souls. Innocent but intelligent… protective and fierce when it comes to her loved ones and the kindest and most hopeful, even in the darkest of times. May we all strive to be you. Becoming Rukku was the most fun thing I’ve ever had to do. I leave behind a piece of my heart with her and from today she is yours as much as she is mine. RETRO time.”

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Retro has hit the big screens today, and netizens are appreciating Pooja Hegde’s acting range and impressive emotional depth. They are talking about how she maintains a powerful screen presence, and brings a soft touch of romance to the gangster trope. Her fans are calling ‘Rukamni’ as her career-best performance, and are also celebrating her chemistry with Suriya.

After Pooja Hegde ignited the screens in Retro, she is busy shooting for her next Bollywood film, Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai, with Varun Dhawan. Directed by David Dhawan, the film is scheduled to be released soon.

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