What Happened at Gir National Park? Rakul Preet Singh's Controversial Visit Explained!

Star-Studded Promotion at Gir National Park

Rakul Preet Singh, Ayushmann Khurrana, and Wamiqa Gabbi, alongside singers Zahrah S Khan and Faheem Abdullah, recently visited Gir National Park in Gujarat to promote their upcoming romantic comedy, Pati Patni Aur Woh Do. Clips from the promotional event quickly gained traction on social media. In one video, Rakul was seen exploring the area while Ayushmann, Wamiqa, and the rest of the crew remained in their jeeps. Given the park's protected status, concerns arose online regarding the actress's compliance with regulations.

Clarification from Forest Authorities

Rakul Preet Singh Did Not Violate Any Rules, Says Forest Officials

In response to the concerns, officials from Gir National Park issued a statement confirming that Rakul did not violate any rules and was not walking within the park's boundaries. The Deputy Conservator of Forests, Wildlife Division, Sasan-Gir, clarified that the footage was captured outside the entry point, emphasizing that the incident did not take place in a restricted area. According to park regulations, individuals are prohibited from leaving their safari vehicles once inside the sanctuary.

The statement further elaborated that Rakul had arrived with her team for a scheduled visit but faced a medical issue before entering the sanctuary. Consequently, her team escorted her back, and she did not enter the sanctuary grounds. The officer concluded by assuring that no regulations were breached.

Details on Pati Patni Aur Woh Do

Insights into the Film

In Pati Patni Aur Woh Do, Rakul plays one of the two women vying for the affection of Ayushmann’s character, Prajapati Pandey, a forest department officer. Despite being married to Wamiqa Gabbi’s character, he finds himself drawn to the other women. During the trailer launch, Rakul emphasized that the film does not promote infidelity, stating, “Hum karte kuch aur hai, log samajte kuch aur hai, ho kuch aur jaata hai aur nazariya kuch aur ho jaata hai.” Directed by Mudassar Aziz, the film also stars Sara Ali Khan and is set to hit theaters on May 15. The project is presented by Gulshan Kumar, B R Chopra, and T-Series, with support from T-Series Films and B R Studios Production.