Top 95 Radhika Apte Quotes

The conventional idea of beauty is so boring.

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.

I would like to be part of sensible cinema, irrespective of whether it is a commercial or niche film, but it doesn’t always pan out like that.

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

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

I don’t know why, but I can’t get myself to like animal prints.

When in doubt, always wear black.

On certain days, it can get difficult, because acting is about being naked emotionally. There are days when you are feeling empty, but the scene demands you to go through a cathartic experience. That’s why I like to know what my schedule for a particular film is beforehand.

I’m friends with all my contemporaries.

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 game for any kind of roles as long as I find it interesting.

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.

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

A brand should live up to the expectations of people; it should deliver what it promises.

I love to cook and read books.

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.

Every night, I watch films.

You need to learn to say no and need to recognise when you’re being exploited.

The image of an actor plays a huge role in deciding if he or she can experiment with roles.

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

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

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

I like the sartorial taste of Kangana Ranaut and the effortless style of Ranveer Singh.

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.

I am a very hyper person and always get pre-occupied with something.

There is no set way of getting a role – you don’t give an exam, score well, and then nail a film.

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 want to be a part of stories.

When you are a freelancer, you are always looking for a next job. There is always struggle.

I want to be a part of stories.

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 think if a Swiss watch can come to the country and have their own corporate stores, a Pakistani actor should come here and do a film here in India.

I feel that discrimination and hierarchy is something that people have to face constantly.

It is difficult to constantly make courageous choices.

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

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.

When in doubt, always wear black.

People who exploit their power and abuse others need to be revealed.

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.

I feel art has the power to bind us.

I will do a big-budget film. I will do an indie film. I will do a short film. I will do a digital platform show, television, and even theatre. I don’t have any restrictions in terms of platform as long as the content is something that I find interesting.

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 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.

People who exploit their power and abuse others need to be revealed.

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.

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

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 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.

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.

I think jokes on colour or body shaming shouldn’t be made. It’s not funny to crack such jokes.

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.

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.

Yes, I will sign a film for the money. Because sometimes you don’t have the money to eat, and you have to get work and maintain a lifestyle. Not just actors – I think everybody does that. No job on this planet is about 100 per cent satisfaction. You do some part of the job for money.

I think if a Swiss watch can come to the country and have their own corporate stores, a Pakistani actor should come here and do a film here in India.

I find all my friends very beautiful.

I don’t know why, but I can’t get myself to like animal prints.

I have never celebrated Valentine’s Day in my life.

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.

I think you can’t get anywhere without hard work.

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 mind doing genre roles as long as they offer me something substantial.

I did ‘Padman’ not only because of its social message. I did it because it was a good story.

I’m game for any kind of roles as long as I find it interesting.

There are hierarchies in B-Town regarding many things, not just gender. Men also go through a lot in this industry.

I am not very ambitious by nature, and movies happened to me by chance.

I have been brought up watching world cinema, and I have travelled a lot, so I am very comfortable with my body.

I had no apprehensions doing bold scenes.

I want to challenge myself with each project.

Playing characters I don’t relate to are a big challenge for me.

On certain days, it can get difficult, because acting is about being naked emotionally. There are days when you are feeling empty, but the scene demands you to go through a cathartic experience. That’s why I like to know what my schedule for a particular film is beforehand.

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

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

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 feel that discrimination and hierarchy is something that people have to face constantly.

I understand that when you become a public figure, people pay more attention to you, but my personal life is my space.