A biography for Radhika Aptehasn’t been written yet.
“People who exploit their power and abuse others need to be revealed.”
“I don't think that independent or off-beat films are not commercial, nor do I want to categorise them. At the end of the day, what matters is how much you compromise to please the masses. But, I am not someone who loves compromising. If there's a lot to give up on things that matter to me, I start losing interest.”
“I find all my friends very beautiful.”
“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.”
“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.”
“A lot goes in my mind while choosing a role. Choosing unconventional roles is not a conscious decision. I choose the most exciting and challenging role from the options I have.”
“I did quite a lot of research for 'Phobia' because it's a very sensitive topic, so I couldn't have just faked it.”
“I have been brought up watching world cinema, and I have travelled a lot, so I am very comfortable with my body.”
“I can't have double standards, so I do what I believe in.”
“When you are a freelancer, you are always looking for a next job. There is always struggle.”
“I think you can't get anywhere without hard work.”
“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.”
“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.”
“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.”
“When in doubt, always wear black.”
“I am an actor. What I am on screen is what matters.”
“I am not very ambitious by nature, and movies happened to me by chance.”
“I do social media largely for work because I want to be a part of different activities. In India, that's how you make money, so I do it as my job.”
“I feel that discrimination and hierarchy is something that people have to face constantly.”
“When I was really young, I was obsessed with Bollywood. Then I got exposed to world cinema, and I wanted to be a part of it. Then I was exposed to theatre, and I only wanted to do theatre.”