The moment in Phule was pure gold: Rajkumar Rao praised Patilekha’s performance
Rajkummar Rao praised his wife Patilekha’s performance in ‘Phule’. The film was released in theaters on 25 April.

Actor Rajkumar Rao shared a praise post for his wife Patilekha after seeing his latest release, ‘Phule’. The actor wrote a long hearty note and described his feelings after watching a film based on the life of social reformers, Jyotiro Phule and Savitribai Phule.
Expressing his praise and pride, the prince brought his journey, flexibility and raw honesty into his craft.
“@Patrelekhaa word #Phule cannot describe my feelings after seeing your performance in #Phule. I am very inspired to see you playing Savitribai Phule ji, who is such a difficult part to portray. You are such a pure artist and I have seen that #citylights #IC814 and #Phule and many more. Enabled in, ”he wrote.
“#Phule had so many moments of pure gold as an artist. The way you clapped in theaters, the man was a pleasure to be a witness to slap in Phule. You are really given gifts and no one ever lets you tell you this. No one has inspired me a lot. No one has been working so hard for the last so many years and it is your moment for so many years.
Take a look at the post here:
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The ‘Phule’ opens in 1897, when the Pune was subject to the severe tragedy of the Bubonic plague, killing many people. Through Savitribai (Patilekha), we are taken back on time when these visionary began their fight against caste, patriarchy and orthodox beliefs. And when they are challenged at every step, they also follow the suit of cow dung, stone and death.
The ‘Phule’ starring Pratik Gandhi and Patilekha reflects the couple’s fight against caste-based discrimination to demand equal rights for women for women.