Radhika Apte

“I'm game for any kind of roles as long as I find it interesting.”

“Whether something is sensible or not is subjective. What is sensible to me might not be for others.”

“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.”

“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.”

“Look after all those lovely peculiarities in your face, your body, and yourself.”

“If you are an industry kid, the first film is given to you on a platter. However, the pressure and expectations are immense.”

“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.”

“I love to travel and go to dance classes whenever I get time.”

“Gender discrimination is not the only form of discrimination one has to deal with.”

“If the actor believes in the moment, the audience believes in it, too.”

“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.”

“Sometimes you really make bad mistakes, and you want to go back and just erase them.”

“I want to challenge myself with each project.”

“The conventional idea of beauty is so boring.”

“'Vetri Selvan' is the first film where I play a conventional romantic role, which I found very challenging.”

“I love to cook and read books.”

“Every night, I watch films.”

“While I am open to good offers when they come by, I have found my calling in theatre.”

“I don't want to be a top Bollywood actress. That's not what is driving me.”

“Bollywood is a business more than an art industry. One has to play the game others play to carve your own path.”