I do social media largely for work because I want to be a part of different activities. In India, that's how you make money, so I do it as my job.
— Radhika Apte
I understand that when you become a public figure, people pay more attention to you, but my personal life is my space.
I am an actor. What I am on screen is what matters.
I find it very important to keep learning because, as an actor, you get exhausted. You need more emotion, more experience... you need something to base everything on.
When I was really young, I was obsessed with Bollywood. Then I got exposed to world cinema, and I wanted to be a part of it. Then I was exposed to theatre, and I only wanted to do theatre.
Both my parents are doctors, but I'm passionate about dance and have always wanted to act since I was a child.
I had no apprehensions doing bold scenes.
I like to perform. I hope I keep on getting good offers.
A face is beautiful when you can relate to it or when you can see the emotion through the face.
For an actor, it is necessary to vegetate and look for inspiration. I get that from travelling, meeting people, and observing things around me. I bring back my energy by gaining different experiences.
I don't follow norms in my life. They don't make sense to me. I do whatever I feel or what makes me happy and feels right.
You get negative comments even if you are not talking. So you can't be scared of negative comments from people.
There are hierarchies in B-Town regarding many things, not just gender. Men also go through a lot in this industry.
I feel art has the power to bind us.
I love to cook and read books.
While I am open to good offers when they come by, I have found my calling in theatre.
'Vetri Selvan' is the first film where I play a conventional romantic role, which I found very challenging.
Anything that generates better films, more work, and better content is good.
My memories mean a lot to me, and I hold them close to my heart.
I don't want to be a top Bollywood actress. That's not what is driving me.
I don't mind doing genre roles as long as they offer me something substantial.
I am on social media to connect with my fans, but when I'm out on the streets, I don't even wear make-up. I'm in my chappals, on my own, and I like that.
If I take up something, then it's only because I love it so. It makes no sense to leave it just because I got a better offer.
I don't see why I should be ashamed of my body. That's the one tool I use as a performer.
When you are a freelancer, you are always looking for a next job. There is always struggle.
I find all my friends very beautiful.
I've always been interested in dance and want to be a trained contemporary dancer.
Bollywood is a business more than an art industry. One has to play the game others play to carve your own path.
I can't have double standards, so I do what I believe in.
I do get a lot of offers for endorsing a brand, but for me, the credibility of the brand matters the most.
I think jokes on colour or body shaming shouldn't be made. It's not funny to crack such jokes.
I love to travel and go to dance classes whenever I get time.
I am not very ambitious by nature, and movies happened to me by chance.
I don't think that independent or off-beat films are not commercial, nor do I want to categorise them. At the end of the day, what matters is how much you compromise to please the masses. But, I am not someone who loves compromising. If there's a lot to give up on things that matter to me, I start losing interest.
I do films because there is an audience out there. It doesn't matter if they're Indian, American, or European.
Professionalism and punctuality are extremely important, especially in the career path I've chosen. Being on sets, film schedules can be very stringent and tight. They are sometimes at odd hours in various locations. Being there when you're called just ensures that the day starts smoothly.
Initially, I did South Indian films because I needed the money; I had a huge student loan that I had to pay off. But I do feel that Marathi, English, and Hindi are what I'm more comfortable with.
I did quite a lot of research for 'Phobia' because it's a very sensitive topic, so I couldn't have just faked it.
I think success has a different definition for everyone.
I never get a role if I audition for it.
I have been brought up watching world cinema, and I have travelled a lot, so I am very comfortable with my body.
There is a pressure on actresses to look in a certain way. Like, when I have to go out for promotion or interviews, I have to choose designer wear.
The conventional idea of beauty is so boring.
A lot goes in my mind while choosing a role. Choosing unconventional roles is not a conscious decision. I choose the most exciting and challenging role from the options I have.
I did not come to Mumbai because I wanted to be a star. I came to Mumbai because I genuinely love acting, and it gives me a kick.
I don't like people recognizing me all around the world. I really don't like that, as it's breach of my privacy.
A brand should live up to the expectations of people; it should deliver what it promises.
Every night, I watch films.
I usually take up short films when I am not tied up with feature films. Short films are easier to work on... because it doesn't take much of your time. The number of shoot days are lesser as compared to feature films.
Playing characters I don't relate to are a big challenge for me.
