Rakul Preet Singh speaks about discipline, injury recovery: “This is about longevity. I’m not here for a moment” In a candid conversation with Elle India, Rakul Preet Singh spoke about the discipline that has shaped her career — and the physical setbacks that tested it. Entering the film industry at 18 without a film background, Rakul recalls being clear about one thing. “Some people were better looking than me, some were more talented than me, but no one would work harder than me. My work is worship,” she said. For her, professionalism is not negotiable. “If I’ve said 4 p. m. , it’s 4 p. m. If I’ve said hair and makeup is 1. 5 hours, it will be 1. 5 hours. I don’t know any other way,” she added. That work ethic, however, faced a significant challenge when she suffered a back injury that left her nearly immobile. For close to a year, Rakul travelled everywhere with a physiotherapist — balancing shoots, flights and promotions with daily rehabilitation. “Even in Melbourne, after a 14-hour day, I’d go swim or do my rehab. I’d tell the team, ‘Leave me in the evening, I need one hour. ’ Because this is about longevity. I’m not here for a moment,” she said. The idea of sustaining a long career, rather than chasing short-term visibility, now informs many of her choices — including seemingly small ones. Rakul revealed she has largely stopped wearing heels after learning more about their long-term impact on posture and spinal health. “In the last year, I’ve learned so much a... #Singh #Preet_Singh #Rakul_Preet #Singh_speaks #Rakul #Elle_India #Singh_spoke #Preet #injury_recovery #Rakul_recalls
