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Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Radhika Apte expresses challenges for new mothers in film industry: 'I don't know how I am going to navigate it'
Radhika Apte , who announced her pregnancy last year at the BAFTA Awards, now opened up about the difficulties new mothers face in the demanding film industry. Her British film, Karan Kandhari's black comedy Sister Midnight, which premiered at Cannes last May, is now releasing in India, and Apte's daughter is six months old. Short maternity leave and Industry realities Radhika had a remarkably short "maternity leave," returning to work just a week after her daughter's birth. Last December, she even shared a picture of herself attending a virtual work meeting while breastfeeding, highlighting her immediate return to professional life. While virtually speaking to SCREEN from London, Apte candidly addressed whether the film industry is supportive of new mothers. "I don't think they are. I don't know how I'm going to navigate that going ahead," she confessed. Her statement comes amid a broader discussion within the industry, with reports suggesting actors like Deepika Padukone potentially walking out of films over concerns like requesting eight-hour shifts post-pregnancy. While actor-producer Ajay Devgn recently defended the industry, claiming shorter shifts are now common for everyone, Apte emphasized the unique challenges for new mothers. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Най-продаваните ежедневни обувки това лято – виж защо! ZAROTRAVEL® КУПИ СЕГА Undo "It's really difficult to work in our film industry, given the number of hours and how we film generally, and the time for which we don't get to see the child. So I guess I'll just have to figure it out now," she explained. This challenge is compounded by Apte's long-standing practice of dividing her time between India and London. A shifting focus from acting to screenwriting Even before embracing motherhood, Radhika found herself dissatisfied with the acting roles coming her way, which led her to explore screenwriting. She previously directed the short film The Sleepwalkers, starring Gulshan Devaiah and Shahana Goswami, available on MUBI. "I'm tired of acting because you don't necessarily get the kind of work you want. I'm tired of doing the same thing or doing things just for the sake of it," she admitted, explaining her decision to be more selective. Apte revealed that writing began out of this frustration, allowing her to explore subjects that weren't offered to her as an actor. She unexpectedly found joy in the process, inspiring her to delve deeper into it. On the acting front, Radhika will next be seen in Dharmaraj Shetty's revenge thriller show Akka on Netflix India and Justin Lin's American film Last Days, which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival this year. Embracing character transformation beyond stereotypes Discussing her role as Uma in Sister Midnight, Apte highlighted her fascination with the character, a "small-town misfit who became an accidental outlaw." Uma enters an arranged marriage and undergoes a bizarre, supernatural transformation. When asked if it was fun to break out of the "demure homemaker mould" often seen in roles like her character in Pad Man, Apte clarified her artistic approach. "There's nothing wrong with playing a demure homemaker. It was never my intention to play a badass. It's about the character, the arc, and the story you're trying to tell," she stated. She emphasized the relatability of Uma's journey: "The emotional transformation is the acceptance of who she is. She discovers herself after becoming an outlaw. That self-discovery is very relatable. It's not about womanhood. It's applicable to any individual who finds discomfort in adjusting to a structure or a society.' Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
NDTV
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Radhika Apte NDTV Exclusive: "Wish I Got More Work, Not Going To Lie," Says The Sister Midnight Actress
Radhika Apte's latest release Sister Midnight has hit the screens today in India, the actress gets candid about her work and thoughful career choices "I ran away!" That is the first reaction Radhika Apte has when asked about her version brush with Mumbai's jostling crowd. The point in case, Mumbai is also the backdrop of Radhika Apte's critically acclaimed film Sister Midnight which has been released in theatres today. The film had its premiere at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival. It was also nominated for the Golden Camera Award in Director's Fortnight during Cannes 2025 along with a nomination for Outstanding British Debut at BAFTA Awards 2025. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Karan Kandhari (@deathpunkbaby) Advertisement - Scroll to continue It's raining accolades for Sister Midnight, but Apte has her composure right in place. She shows no signs of overrated euphoria on her film being showered with love. The actress is also detached from the usual shenanigans these days when it comes to film promotions. No big entourage, no mindless social media collaborations, no going gung-ho about it. In an exclusive conversation with NDTV, Radhika is brutally honest about calling a spade a spade. She also shares her insights on offbeat films finding their place among Indian audiences, and chuckles when asked about when she would reclaim her title as "Netflix's Poster Girl." Radhika Apte On Over The Top Promotional Plans Impacting A Film's Performance "It depends on what you want, and it's not my target. It's such a waste of time according to me. It's exhausting. I don't want it." shares Radhika. However, the actress quickly adds that it is not like she has never done it. From upping her social media game, to being in the limelight, there was a time when she simply had to do it all and she was up for it. But not anymore. Apte says, "It doesn't make sense to my brain either because it's like there's so many other things to do in life. And there's never time to do any of that if you're doing this. So I just stopped doing that after a point." The actress reveals that she witnessed her brand collaborations and commercial viability declining soon after. It was a clear demarcation of how people who are cognizant of all the necessities to make their films work, were grabbing all the right eyeballs. Perhaps, what she had to let go of when she decided to step back. Is The Audience Ready To Watch Niche Films Like Sister Midnight? The depleting side of offbeat films that traverse Film Festivals across the globe, is somewhere still lacking to receive that validation from their own people. Taking the latest film into consideration, Zoya Akhtar and Reema Kagti's Superboys of Malegaon had a terrific run at all the notable International Film Festivals. It premiered on September 13, 2024, at the 49th Toronto International Film Festival. It was also screened at the BFI London Film Festival, Red Sea Film Festival, and Palm Springs International Film Festival. Add to that, it bagged the Best Film award at the National Indian Film Festival of Australia. But were the theatres thronging with cinemagoers when it was finally released in India, on February 28, 2025? Not really, then how far have we come as consumers of good cinema? Radhika reacts, "I don't think we should assume that the audiences don't understand how to watch a certain content. We do look at cinema as an escape. We do look at cinema or entertainment for a quick release of stress and anxiety. So it's not easy to change that. It's very difficult to then make somebody like that sit and ask them to watch something slow. Just because it's arty, it doesn't mean it is a great film. I have seen some exceptionally boring ones too. But in India, I think it's a hard one to change." Radhika Apte On Her Mumbai Debut: "I Got So Depressed, I Packed My Bags And Left" Circling back to how her film Sister Midnight is set in Mumbai, Radhika expresses the angst she felt when she first came to the city. But like they say, before it gets better, it gets a lot worse. Radhika agrees as she reveals, "I gave up. I got so depressed, that I packed my bags and left. I said I don't want to do this again. But then I met my partner in London, who knew people in Mumbai, and he came, he left England, came to stay with me. There's nothing for him in Pune. I think the key for me to survive in any place is to meet with the locals and become friends." To add a little context to why debating about Mumbai's hustle and bustle made sense here, Radhika essays the character of Uma, a newly wedded wife in Sister Midnigh t. Losing her way in the new domestic life that she has to adhere to, Uma has a turmoil of exasperation rousing within her. Uma is bold, feral, and opinionated. The more she tries to break through the shackles of her new life, the more she gets entangled in it. Speaking of being unhinged, Radhika chimes in, "I did find myself a lot in Uma and I find a lot of Uma in me reflecting in many times. There's something quite rebellious about her and I think that's something that I resonate with because I'm not pompously calling myself a rebel, but I at least question things. I do find that to be very similar and I have quite a foul mouth. So I think that's another similarity." Is Radhika Apte Creatively Satisfied With The Work Done So Far? In an earlier interview this year, Radhika Apte's potential was termed as vastly untapped. Does the actress agree? She enjoys having the privilege to take a call, and do work that truly is a testament to what she brings to the table. But then there are lost opportunities purely because of commercial limitations, which probably stops filmmakers and producers from casting her in meatier roles. Radhika says, "Sometimes, I do wish it was easier to get parts that I want. I don't have to keep fighting for certain things. I wish there were more opportunities, not going to lie. There have been films when I always go on set for such a limited number of days. I find it quite sad." Radhika was generously given the title of being the Netflix queen a while back with back-to-back hits like Sacred Games and Monica, O My Darling. But what did it lead to? The actress says, "I loved being a part of Monica, O My Darling, but how many days did I work for? Five days. I feel like why don't you cast me when you get big money? And I know they want to cast me but they can't because I am not that big commercially. So that does bother me, but then again, I'm not ready to play the game. At least. I do what I like to do." On the work front, Sister Midnight has hit the screens today in India, and Radhika Apte is refreshingly confident about letting the macabre yet manic plot of the film, take its due course. Sign up to read this article FREE! Exclusive Stories: Dive into content reserved just for members. Fewer Ads: A cleaner, more enjoyable reading experience. Enhanced Interface: Tailored just for you. Join Now – It's Free!
India Today
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
Radhika Apte embraces risk with Sister Midnight, hopes film releases uncut in India
Radhika Apte has never shied away from unconventional cinema. But with 'Sister Midnight', the actor may have found one of her most daring projects yet. In an exclusive conversation with India Today, Apte opened up about her experience working on the genre-defying indie that has made waves on the global festival circuit, and is now released in the film releases in India, Apte is also concerned about censorship and hopes the final version of the film remains uncut. 'I'm hoping that the film will be shown uncut, and as is, in India,' she says. 'Because otherwise, it doesn't make sense. The film won't make sense,' Radhika told India who plays a central role in the madcap, high-octane feature, described the script as unlike anything she'd read before. 'It's a very strange film. It's a crazy film. I was so excited when it came to me—I couldn't put it down. I thought if Karan (Kandhari) gets complete creative freedom, it would be a very good film. If not, it would be a disaster.' Calling it a 'risk worth taking,' Apte says Kandhari fought hard to retain every creative decision. "Karan really fought for absolutely everything. And he retained everything,' she shares, adding that the film's success on the international festival circuit has only deepened her belief in it.'It's travelled so much, and everywhere we've received really great reviews. Even the Indian press who came to Cannes reviewed it so well,' she says. 'A few people have reached out again and again—they're quite excited that it's releasing in India. I wish I was there right now to see it unfold.'Sister Midnight is now running in theatres in India. You May Also Like
India Today
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
Exclusive: No Puri Jagannadh film with Vijay Sethupathi and Tabu, says Radhika Apte
Radhika Apte's 'Sister Midnight' is finally all set to release in India. The BAFTA-nominated film also marks her return to the big screen after a brief hiatus. In an exclusive conversation with India Today, the actor addressed recent rumours linking her to an upcoming film directed by Puri Jagannadh, allegedly co-starring Vijay Sethupathi and surprised and amused by the speculation, Radhika told India Today, 'Oh my God, I didn't even know this,' and laughed when asked about the reports. 'I have no idea about this news and I'm not doing this film. I absolutely have no idea wow. This is so funny.'advertisementThe unverified reports had sparked excitement among fans, especially given the potential ensemble cast of Sethupathi, Tabu and she debunked that rumour, Apte did confirm that she's exploring new avenues — behind the camera. She's currently developing a Marathi film she might direct with Vikramaditya Motwane. 'There's a project I'm trying to do with Vikram, something that I can direct. But 'Koyta' is just something we're discussing — a story — and the news came out, but it is something that we might do,' she clarified. 'There's also another film which I might do. But, at the moment, both these films are quite like, it's so unclear to even us that I was a bit taken aback by the news coming out like that.'Known for her versatile performances and no-nonsense honesty, Radhika has always managed to stun the audience with her power-packed her upcoming movie, 'Sister Midnight', has been directed by debutant Karan Kandhari. The film, a black comedy set in Mumbai, follows Uma, a newly married woman navigating the complexities of an arranged marriage. Apte described the film as "a very crazy film. A wild ride. It's strange and unlike anything I've done before." You May Also Like
Indian Express
27-05-2025
- Science
- Indian Express
‘Hard to clean once it hits shore': Scientists warn of oil spill threat after container ship sinks off Kerala
Even as the Indian Navy and Coast Guard race to contain any oil spill from the MSC Elsa 3 container ship, which sank Sunday, marine biology experts said that authorities must try to contain as much oil and pollution as possible offshore, as onshore clean-up has limitations—especially during the monsoon season. Meanwhile, teams of scientists from the Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI), under the Agriculture Ministry, have fanned out across three locations on Kerala's coast to collect water and sediment samples to examine onshore impacts. Deepak Apte, a leading marine biologist and currently director of the non-profit Srushti Conservation Foundation, told The Indian Express that offshore containment—using booms, sprays, and bioremediation—would be key to controlling any potential spill. As part of the Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS), Apte had led the examination of the oil spill caused by the collision between MSC Chitra and MV Khalijia III that occurred on August 7, 2010. The accident caused over 800 tons of oil to leak into the open sea, affecting marine life and lakhs of mangroves along Mumbai and Raigad districts. 'Monsoon has made an onset and the currents are towards the shore. With the monsoon tides and surges, access to shore areas will be difficult for clean ups if the oil slicks reach the coast. A lot will depend on how much quantum of oil is actually reaching the shore. In 2010, we saw that a lot of oil got deposited in the mangroves and mudflats and that is extremely difficult to clean up,' Apte said. He added, 'Impact of migratory birds, sea turtles nesting on sandy beaches and backwaters will be of concern if the quantum of the spill is large. As far as the site of the incident is concerned, fishes, sea birds will be impacted if there is a layer of oil. Once oil gets into their organs, very little can be done.' Grinson George, Director of CMFRI, headquartered in Kochi, said that if the spill's extent is large, containment might not be of help. 'There will be short-term impacts, mostly on small-scale and artisanal fishermen who work closer to the coast. It can affect livelihoods. Oil smothering could threaten marine species and impact pelagic fish breeding,' he said. George said that three teams from CMFRI have been dispatched along the coast of Kerala to carry out field surveys, collect samples, and track any potential spill's ecological impacts. Another team—from INCOIS (Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services) and the National Institute of Oceanography (NIO)—will also get involved soon. The CMFRI teams will visit Alappuzha, Ernakulam, and Kollam. They will collect sediment and water samples to estimate oil and grease content and to ascertain their chemical constituents. A member of one of the teams said on the condition of anonymity that there were no signatures of oil spill reaching the coast yet, and that a research vessel will also be used for sampling when seas are calmer. Sreenath K R, Director General of the Fishery Survey of India, said that the immediate fuel spill that may have occurred from the container can adversely affect benthic as well as pelagic ecosystems. This refers to deep-sea and open-sea flora and fauna. 'Majority of species breed at this time. The juveniles and larvae are mostly pelagic, and they will be affected, along with plankton. If the oil slick is large, and it spreads towards the southern part of Kerala, there is a chance that corals may get affected,' he said. Though no oil slick or spill has been observed near Kerala's coastline yet, it is feared that the container's fuel may have leaked into the sea around the site where it capsized. Containers from the sunken ship have also begun to wash ashore and were spotted in Kollam and Alappuzha on Monday. The ship was carrying 640 containers, including 13 with 'hazardous cargo' and 12 with calcium carbide. The ship also had 84.44 metric tonnes of diesel and 367 metric tonnes of furnace oil, the Coast Guard said Sunday. An award-winning journalist with 14 years of experience, Nikhil Ghanekar is an Assistant Editor with the National Bureau [Government] of The Indian Express in New Delhi. He primarily covers environmental policy matters which involve tracking key decisions and inner workings of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. He also covers the functioning of the National Green Tribunal and writes on the impact of environmental policies on wildlife conservation, forestry issues and climate change. Nikhil joined The Indian Express in 2024. Originally from Mumbai, he has worked in publications such as Tehelka, Hindustan Times, DNA Newspaper, News18 and Indiaspend. In the past 14 years, he has written on a range of subjects such as sports, current affairs, civic issues, city centric environment news, central government policies and politics. ... Read More
