Radhika Apte Was Asked To Get Work Done On Her Face And Body. When Will The Film Industry Value Actual Acting Skills?
The news is not shocking actually rather it is a fact. Yes, it is true the film industry demands these from the actresses, and they’re a few who openly speak about it. It makes you furious to see how a woman’s talent or skill is given less importance in comparison to her body and face. Radhika Apte felt exactly the same when she was asked for the “job” to be done on her body. In an interview, the actor slams such ideas and frankly opens up about her thoughts on the same.
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Radhika Apte who will be seen in the upcoming psychological thriller Forensic, in an interview told that at the beginning of her career, she was told by many people to get “jobs” done on her body and face, which utterly disgusted her. The actor has impressed us with her amazing performances in the past, it is deeply saddening to see that her talent was overlooked by those people in the industry. However, Radhika Apte clearly states that she did not feel pressurised by such comments rather she felt angry. The actor also revealed that she never coloured her hair for the past 30 years, so it was impossible to get injections done on her body. In the interview, she gave to Film Companion, Radhika Apte asserted that such advice made her appreciate her body more.
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Talking about the process of ageing, Radhika said that she wants to age naturally and in a jovial way said that she does want to be immortal. The Forensic actor further says that she is tired of people who do this and would never want to do the same.
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Despite facing rejections over such pathetic reasons Radhika Apte found her way into Bollywood. The actor has served some stellar performances in movies like Padman, Badlapur, and Andhadhun. It is high time the industry starts valuing skills.
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