Payal Rajput Recalls ‘Wave of Emotions’ After Breaking Down at ‘First Time’ Trailer Launch (View Post)
Telugu actress Payal Rajput walked out of a promotional event of her upcoming film 'First Time' in Hyderabad on Tuesday (April 28). The emotional breakdown happened after she was asked a question related to her health challenges and personal struggles. Payal has now broken silence on what was going through her mind at that time.
Actress Payal Rajput, who broke down on stage while participating in a recent film event, has now explained that she was hit by a wave of emotions at the event, leading to a vulnerable moment on stage. Taking to her Instagram page to explain what had happened, the actress wrote, "I was hit with a wave of emotions at yesterday’s event, leading to a vulnerable moment on stage. It happens, and I’m embracing it." Why Did Payal Rajput Break Down at the Trailer Launch Event of ‘First Time’?.
For the unaware, the actress, who plays the female lead in director Hemanth's upcoming film, First Time 01.01.01, turned emotional during a press conference that was held at the trailer launch event of the film. The actress, while replying to a question on whether she had attended a Vipassana course recently, broke down while recalling how shattered she and her family were after the demise of her dad, whom she considers her hero.
Payal Rajput on Turning Emotional at ‘First Time’ Trailer Launch
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Responding to the question, the actress began her reply by saying, "I will just share my experience in a nutshell. I attended a Vipassana course in Jaipur." Going on to explain why she chose to attend a Vipassana course, the actress informed that her entire family went through a painful time seven to eight months ago when her father got diagnosed with cancer.
The actress disclosed, "That was such a painful time for my entire family. Especially, my mom and all the close and loved ones." At that point, Payal said that she was unable to figure out what was wrong and what was right and how to go ahead with life. "I was completely shattered in my own mind. I didn't know how to console my mom on the one hand and how to console myself on other hand. I didn't know. And my father, he was a hero of my life," she said as tears welled up in her eyes.
The actress, who pulled herself together, went on to say, "Recently, my film 'Khush Khabari' got released. It's a Punjabi film. On his death bed also, he was saying, 'I want to watch this film of yours'." Stating that her dad was her biggest critic, the actress had said, "Every time my film came out, he was like, 'Oh my gosh, I love your film RX 100. Though it was quite bold, but still, no comments on that. You have played your part and you are a brilliant actor.'" Aamir Khan Moved to Tears at Son Junaid Khan’s ‘Ek Din’ Promotional Event in Mumbai (Watch Video).
"Those words coming from his mouth meant everything to me," the actress said. "And now, he is not there. On 28th July, (it is) about to get one year. Dad has gone. He was waiting for me," she said even as she broke down and handed over the mike saying, "Sorry, I am sorry."
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