If you look at Indian cinema, it has always been about the 'hero.' So it is not just a characteristic of the Kannada film industry in particular. But one of the reasons to explain the 'hero-centrism' in our industry could be the fact that the audience here really enjoys the action sequences and the 'punch' dialogues.
— Radhika Pandit
Before joining the industry, my impression of Kannada films was red and yellow outfits, hilarious sets, and dance movements. But I'm glad I'm wrong.
I have always chosen to portray roles which inspired me and mostly that I enjoy it in the first place.
I did not know that I was being called the 'Sandalwood Princess.' It definitely feels good, but more than such titles, it is their love and affection behind such titles that makes me happy.
I loved my work, and it was a conscious decision to give my best all the time.
I am not a gym person, and I keep myself fit by just being active and eating my meals in moderation. I can't stand going to the gym and running aimlessly on a treadmill; it's boring and monotonous.
I don't believe in dieting. I don't think I can ever be on a diet.
I knew that I always wanted to work even after I got married.
Instead of signing 10 films a year, I'd rather do a couple of films where I can give my best performance and am appreciated by audiences.
I do not know how I developed the interest for baking. If I am not shooting, I head back home and start baking my favourite cakes and cookies.
Working with senior and star actors is always a positive and more satisfactory experience, but I have always stressed upon the quality of the script.
I have never considered doing action films.
Yes, I faced camera for the first time for '18th Cross.' It was a great experience for me to be part of a film after working in some television serials.
I will continue to work with newbies as long as the script and the director are good.
If you analyze my career graph, you will see that I'm slow at choosing projects.
I drink a lot of milk.
It's always nice to work with repeat actors.
I'd like my man to protect me.
Yash has always been straight forward in his approach and is very open and candid in his opinions. I guess this is why most people approach him for advice.
Neither me or Yash interfere in each other's work. This has been the case even before marriage when we shared about our works as friends.
Its nice when your admirers address you in an exclusive manner.
I never did films for the sake of money alone or for any favour or obligation.
Fitness, for me doesn't mean a bikini body or a size zero. I just strive to be and feel healthy.
If you look at my career graph, I have always chosen roles that are performance-oriented.
It's nice that people are keen to work with me.
I have to maintain my stardom.
For 'Zoom,' as the script demanded it, I opted for a shorter hair-style, as I play the character of a modern girl who is self-made.
Romance doesn't have to be portrayed physically. I love being part of romantic films, but I wouldn't venture into something I'm not comfortable with.
I'm the romantic sort and would like to watch films that I can relate to.
If my role requires a certain kind of dialect, which I think I am not confident enough to do, I'd prefer a dubbing artist then. There shouldn't be a selfish motive, and it's always better to have a certain understanding between the director/producer and the actress.
I've been charging what I deserve. I believe I am worth every penny of it, and if filmmakers think so, too, they will pay me.
I love to ,and an alarm clock will ensure that I wake up and leave work on time.
Every year we go to Shirali, which is between Murudeshwar and Bhatkal. We have our roots there. The most special part of the trip is visiting the Shri Chitrapur Math.
It's a rather cute love story, like the title suggests, and is a out and out commercial. Given the title 'Ramachari,' we have a lot to live up to.
I'm quite feminine.
I honestly do not see any difference sharing the screen with Yash post our engagement. We started our career together, and it has been a wonderful experience working with him as a co-actor.
For an actor, personal and professional life are two different things, and marriage is something which happens in everyone's life, and it is the same with an actor, too.
I have always managed my professional and personal life to the best of my abilities.
When people come offering you quality work, I think that is a result of the sheer hardwork and dedication I have had towards my profession.
I am just lucky to be blessed with a good metabolism.
I believe that your personal life does not have anything to do with your professional life.
A good performance from me - no matter what kind of film it is, or who I'm acting with - will help me get better offers.
After the success of 'Krishnan Love Story,' I have decided to work only on good films.
For me, work is worship, and it is not just the number of movies I make but the quality which matters most, irrespective of how they eventually fare at the box office.
I see romance as a state of mind. I may find it in a candlelit dinner or by walking in the rain.
I want to improve with every film, including being better groomed.
Dubbing is an important part of acting, and I feel complete only when it's my voice that is heard. Having essayed the character, I know the kinds of emotions that are required for each scene.
I like to do one film at a time. But sometimes, when projects get delayed for reasons beyond my control, I juggle more than one.
I don't work out as often as I would like to, so a water sipper is technically not an essential item. But I make up for the lack of exercise by drinking a lot of water.
'Alemaari' is an experimental cinema of sorts. If audiences don't understand it, the film will fall flat.
