Rahul Dholakia on the set and Mother in ICU

Rahul Dholakia reveals the secret – mother was in ICU when he was shooting for ‘Raees’, he even compromised on his health.

The hidden pain of the film industry

Hardly any outsider can understand how much pain is hidden behind the glamour of the film industry.

Recently, the director of the film ‘Raees’, Rahul Dholakia, revealed one such difficult phase of his life, which surprised everyone.

Mother in ICU and work on the set

Rahul told that when he was shooting for Shah Rukh Khan starrer ‘Raees’, his mother was admitted in the ICU.

Every night he used to divide his time between the hospital and the shooting set.

He said, “I had to pretend that everything was normal, because you cannot bring your problems on the set.”

Compromise with own health too

Not only this, during this time Rahul himself was also suffering from chronic pain.

Due to continuous work for years, his health was seriously affected.

He had to face diabetes, high blood pressure and even heart attack.

What can be a bigger example than this to show how much physical and mental pressure is there in the world of filmmaking? Stigma of mental

health in Bollywood

Rahul also shed light on the industry’s “performance-driven” culture.

According to him, if someone talks about illness or stress, they run the risk of being “dropped”.

Many people don’t seek help for fear of looking weak. “That’s a big problem—it’s always a do-or-die environment,” says Rahul.

Impressive film journey

Despite all these challenges, Rahul has had a great career.

Starting off with documentaries and commercials, Rahul made his Bollywood debut in 2002 with ‘Kehta Hai Dil Baar Baar’.

His 2005 film ‘Parzania’ won him the National Award for Best Director.

Raees, released in 2017, grossed ₹281.45 crore worldwide despite mixed reviews. His latest film ‘Agni’ is now streaming on Prime Video.

Lessons and messages

Rahul’s story teaches us how much struggle is hidden behind the glittering screen.

There is a need to increase awareness about mental health in the industry and reduce stigma.

Ignoring your health due to work pressure is not right in any way.

Summary:

During the shooting of ‘Raees’, Rahul Dholakia’s mother was in ICU and he himself was ill. Stigma of mental health is a big problem in Bollywood, where showing weakness affects career.