Didn't come to Mumbai to become a star - Radhika Apte

Radhika Apte, who's latest film “Phobia” hit screens this Friday, said that a genuine love for acting is what brought her to the film industry and not the dream of becoming a big Bollywood star. 

Considered one of the most talented actors in the industry, Radhika has proved her mettle as a performer time and again in films like “Shor In the City”, “Badlapur”, “Hunterrr” and short film “Ahalya”.

“I did not come to Mumbai because I wanted to be a star. I came to Mumbai because I genuinely love acting and it gives me a kick. That is my only intention,” Radhika told PTI. 

“Bollywood is a business more than an art industry. One has to play the game others play to carve your own path. For me, my journey is not planned. I have been here for a while. I work because I really love working,” she said. 

In “Phobia”, her first solo lead, the actress is seen in the role of a traumatised woman scared to venture out of her home. Radhika said working on the movie was physically draining. “This is my first solo film. I was fine with the whole concept. But physically it was traumatic at times to shoot in the same closed location for long hours. The toughest part was to film the panic attack sequences. It takes a lot from your body as you have to breathe in a certain manner.” 

The actress said an actor's real worth lies in the fact that they keep experimenting. “As an actor our job is to do a lot of different roles. If one is doing same kind of roles throughout their career then they are not an actor anymore,” she added. 

“Phobia”, directed by Pavan Kirpalani, revolves around Mehak, an artist by profession, who is suffering from agoraphobia. It is produced by Eros International and Next Gen Films. 

Source: NDTV Movies