1. What She Actually Said
· Rakul Preet Singh, the popular bollywood actress, recently revealed that she shot around half of her film De De Pyaar De 2 while lying on a physiotherapy bed.
· She said she injured her spine/back roughly halfway through shooting.
· rakul was bedridden for about 40 days following the injury, which is how severe it was.
· After her recovery break, when she returned to shooting, she couldn’t even sit properly. So, her physio bed was brought onto the set for many scenes.
· One of the most talked-about sequences — the highway scene — was shot under these extraordinary conditions: she said her bed was literally placed on the highway. When the camera was ready, she would get up from the bed, deliver her lines, and lie back down.
2. How It Happened — The Injury Story
· The injury stemmed from a workout accident: rakul suffered a serious back spasm while lifting weights (reportedly an 80 kg deadlift) in the gym without using a support belt.
· After the spasm, she visited a physiotherapist. But every time she tried to resume normal work, the pain would return in a few hours.
· Her back injury affected her L4, L5, and S1 nerves, as per reports.
· Despite being advised rest, she went back to shoot because of her commitment to the film.
3. Why This Revelation Matters
· Professionalism & Dedication: Rakul’s story highlights how some actors push through not just emotional or performance-related challenges, but serious physical pain to complete their work.
· Risks of Physical Strain: This incident serves as a reminder that working out intensely (wrong form, heavy weights) can seriously injure even very fit people — and injuries don’t just heal fast if they involve nerves.
· Mental Strength: Being bedridden for over a month, then returning to work under constrained physical conditions shows huge mental resilience.
· On‑Set Accommodation: The fact that the production team accommodated her physio bed on the highway shoot shows a level of commitment and flexibility in film-making that isn’t always publicly visible.
· Awareness: Her openness about the injury might encourage other actors (and people in general) to take rest seriously and listen to their bodies.
4. What the media & Fans Are Saying
· Fans have lauded her for professional grit — balancing recovery and performance isn’t easy, especially in a demanding film set.
· media outlets are highlighting this as a major behind-the-scenes story, showing that even glamorous film shoots come with pain and sacrifice.
· Many are also discussing the importance of safety during workouts — especially for celebrities who train heavily.
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