I'm game for any kind of roles as long as I find it interesting.
— Radhika Apte
As we know, menstrual hygiene is an issue women have been facing over the years. It's great that the initiative to provide low-cost sanitary napkins has been undertaken. It is an empowering step for many women.
I want to challenge myself with each project.
I want to be a part of stories.
The menstruation taboo is ancient, and there are so many theories about it. For some, it is fear of blood, and for some, period blood is toxic. If you read the theories about menstruation, you might even laugh.
I don't know why, but I can't get myself to like animal prints.
Gender discrimination is not the only form of discrimination one has to deal with.
Sometimes you really make bad mistakes, and you want to go back and just erase them.
Certain people get an opportunity because they happen to be in the right place at the right time. It has no bearing on their talent. I don't think we should look at it and feel bitter about it. That's the way the cookie crumbles in all professions.
Industry is not only driven by talent; it depends upon so many factors. If you need to be successful in this field, one should know how to convert everything into a plus point. If you have a dusky face, make that your plus point.
If you go to Canada or Los Angeles, you will get to see many South Asians there, but on screens, they are so less in number. It is abnormal not to have much South Asians on screens.
Whether something is sensible or not is subjective. What is sensible to me might not be for others.
People who exploit their power and abuse others need to be revealed.
If the actor believes in the moment, the audience believes in it, too.
Though I have achieved a little bit in my career, I have to continue working hard.
I think if a Swiss watch can come to the country and have their own corporate stores, a Pakistani actor should come here and do a film here in India.
Look after all those lovely peculiarities in your face, your body, and yourself.
The thing is, if one person recognises you and takes a picture, then four other people who don't even know you want to do the same.
I have never celebrated Valentine's Day in my life.
I run after good stories. If I did not like the story of 'Padman,' and if it was imparting the same message, I probably would not have done it.
I'm an actor, and my main purpose is to bring out interesting stories to life. If it involves a cause that I can be a part of, I most definitely will.
I like the sartorial taste of Kangana Ranaut and the effortless style of Ranveer Singh.
I do believe that laughter is the best medicine - it cures everything.
I feel that discrimination and hierarchy is something that people have to face constantly.
I will do a big-budget film. I will do an indie film. I will do a short film. I will do a digital platform show, television, and even theatre. I don't have any restrictions in terms of platform as long as the content is something that I find interesting.
Even if you are born with a silver spoon, you have to work hard. I mean, you could be offered films on a platter, but if you don't get up in the morning and learn your lines, it is not going to work.
It is very important to transform every disadvantage into an advantage.
It is difficult to constantly make courageous choices.
I would like to be part of sensible cinema, irrespective of whether it is a commercial or niche film, but it doesn't always pan out like that.
All I can say is that, as an industry, we are trying to come together and find a way of constructively making a system where we all have a safe environment, and it's going on. I am part of that, and I hope that we come up with a constructive system which is equal and genderless for every human being.
It's not just about looking shocked if the scene demands it. It's about feeling that emotion. You can't lie to the camera, because it captures everything. This is what I have learnt over the years.
There is no set way of getting a role - you don't give an exam, score well, and then nail a film.
We have so many male superstars, but there are just a few female actors who have attained that status. It is not only because of the industry; it's in the society.
When in doubt, always wear black.
I am a very hyper person and always get pre-occupied with something.
It is extremely important for one to face their fears and live a bold life.
I did 'Padman' not only because of its social message. I did it because it was a good story.
Mentioning the word 'menstruation' has always been a taboo in India. People always shy away from talking about menstruation hygiene, and the awareness about the topic is very dismal.
Wear what feels nice to you, not to impress.
I don't do much for skin. Just drink water, try to get proper sleep, exercise, sweat it out, keep it moisturised, and most importantly, clean. That's basically what I do.
Why are we only talking about gender discrimination. We need to focus on the other kinds of discriminations in practice.
Yes, I will sign a film for the money. Because sometimes you don't have the money to eat, and you have to get work and maintain a lifestyle. Not just actors - I think everybody does that. No job on this planet is about 100 per cent satisfaction. You do some part of the job for money.
I think you can't get anywhere without hard work.
I want our generation to break stereotypes, and I want Indians who are making their foray in Hollywood to get all kinds of roles.
In a field like acting, there is pressure of all kinds, and it becomes tricky to navigate this space. There isn't a particular path laid out to get what you want; you have to figure out ways to get there on your own. And yet, there is no guarantee of getting what you want. At times, you don't know whom to listen to or whose advice to follow.
You need to learn to say no and need to recognise when you're being exploited.
On certain days, it can get difficult, because acting is about being naked emotionally. There are days when you are feeling empty, but the scene demands you to go through a cathartic experience. That's why I like to know what my schedule for a particular film is beforehand.
The image of an actor plays a huge role in deciding if he or she can experiment with roles.
If you are an industry kid, the first film is given to you on a platter. However, the pressure and expectations are immense.
I'm friends with all my contemporaries.
