Radhika Apte

“I do get a lot of offers for endorsing a brand, but for me, the credibility of the brand matters the most.”

“Though I have achieved a little bit in my career, I have to continue working hard.”

“Playing characters I don't relate to are a big challenge for me.”

“I've always been interested in dance and want to be a trained contemporary dancer.”

“Wear what feels nice to you, not to impress.”

“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.”

“There is no set way of getting a role - you don't give an exam, score well, and then nail a film.”

“You get negative comments even if you are not talking. So you can't be scared of negative comments from people.”

“It is extremely important for one to face their fears and live a bold life.”

“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 do believe that laughter is the best medicine - it cures everything.”

“I don't mind doing genre roles as long as they offer me something substantial.”

“I feel art has the power to bind us.”

“I like to perform. I hope I keep on getting good offers.”

“I do films because there is an audience out there. It doesn't matter if they're Indian, American, or European.”

“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.”

“I'm friends with all my contemporaries.”

“I want our generation to break stereotypes, and I want Indians who are making their foray in Hollywood to get all kinds of roles.”

“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.”

“I think success has a different definition for everyone.”