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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
