A biography for Radhika Aptehasn’t been written yet.
“Both my parents are doctors, but I'm passionate about dance and have always wanted to act since I was a child.”
“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.”
“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.”
“A face is beautiful when you can relate to it or when you can see the emotion through the face.”
“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.”
“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 don't like people recognizing me all around the world. I really don't like that, as it's breach of my privacy.”
“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.”
“The image of an actor plays a huge role in deciding if he or she can experiment with roles.”
“There are hierarchies in B-Town regarding many things, not just gender. Men also go through a lot in this industry.”
“I never get a role if I audition for it.”
“I don't know why, but I can't get myself to like animal prints.”
“I think jokes on colour or body shaming shouldn't be made. It's not funny to crack such jokes.”
“I understand that when you become a public figure, people pay more attention to you, but my personal life is my space.”
“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.”
“I don't see why I should be ashamed of my body. That's the one tool I use as a performer.”
“You need to learn to say no and need to recognise when you're being exploited.”
“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.”
“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.”
“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.”