Payal Rajput Overcome With Emotion at First Time 01-01-01 Trailer Launch
Payal Rajput broke down at the First Time 01-01-01 trailer launch, sharing her struggles after her father's passing. Her emotional moment moved fans and sparked an outpouring of support online.
Dumtika Editorial
April 29, 2026 · 1 min read
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Payal Rajput gets emotional at First Time 01-01-01 trailer launch
Payal Rajput, best known for her impactful roles in films like RX 100 and Venky Mama, was visibly moved during the trailer launch of her latest project, "First Time 01-01-01," in Hyderabad. The event, meant to spotlight her upcoming film helmed by director Hemanth Ippanapalli, turned deeply personal as Payal recalled her late father and the grief she continues to carry.
This film also introduces Saurabh Dhingra as an actor, adding further anticipation for moviegoers. During a candid moment on stage, Payal was asked about mental health and anxiety. She bravely opened up about the period when her father was diagnosed with cancer, sharing, "That was the most devastating time of my life. I felt lost and broken." Payal revealed that she attended a Vipassana meditation course in Jaipur around that time, but the pain of her loss was overwhelming. She described her father as "the hero" of her life, and broke down in tears as she spoke, needing to step away from the stage for a moment.
The emotional moment quickly resonated on social media, with fans sharing #StayStrongPayal and sending messages of support across platforms like X and Instagram. Many lauded her courage for speaking so openly about grief in a public forum.
With "First Time 01-01-01" set for release, fans are now eagerly waiting to see Payal Rajput's performance and how she channels her strength into this new chapter.
