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News18
15 hours ago
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Radhika Apte Says She Was ‘Prepared' For Postpartum Depression
Radhika Apte opened up about the emotional highs and lows she experienced after welcoming her baby. Radhika Apte and her husband, Benedict Taylor, welcomed their first child in December 2024. Since then, the actress has been balancing the demands of motherhood alongside her professional commitments. She has previously spoken about the challenges she faced during pregnancy, particularly with accepting the changes in her body. In a recent interview, Radhika opened up about the emotional highs and lows she experienced after giving birth. In a conversation with ANI, Radhika Apte revealed that she had mentally prepared herself for the challenges of postpartum life. She shared that she had spoken to close friends and family in advance, seeking their support should she face postpartum depression. She added, 'To my own surprise, I was just purely elated when I had a child. And fortunately, I didn't suffer from severe depression at any point." Radhika also opened up about the emotional complexities of early parenthood, calling it a true rollercoaster. She said, 'It's so difficult to look after a child 24/7. It's such a huge change in your life that there are many days and moments of feeling terribly low and lost, as well as feeling elated and in love with your child. There are moments when you have no idea what you think, and you feel emotionally quite tired and low." She added that being severely sleep-deprived only made things harder. Radhika met British musician Benedict Taylor in London in 2011. The couple tied the knot in an intimate ceremony in 2012, followed by a formal celebration in 2013. On the work front, Radhika Apte's latest film Sister Midnight is set to hit Indian theatres on May 30. The film, which originally premiered at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival, features Radhika as Uma, a bold, rebellious woman challenging societal norms, particularly those around arranged marriage. The cast also includes Ashok Pathak, Chhaya Kadam, Smita Tambe, and Navya Sawant. Sister Midnight was released in the US on May 16 and is slated for a French release on June 11. Radhika was last seen in a cameo in Merry Christmas, starring Katrina Kaif and Vijay Sethupathi. First Published: May 31, 2025, 09:23 IST
News18
17 hours ago
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- News18
Sister Midnight Review: Radhika Apte Will Suck You Into This Dark Comedy, Literally!
Last Updated: Sister Midnight Review: Radhika Apte owns and shoulders Karan Kandhari's directorial debut Sister Midnight beautifully. Sister Midnight Review: Dark comedy, feminist satire, surreal horror and some genre-defying character portrayal by Radhika Apte is what makes Karan Kandhari's directorial debut a film to watch. Sister Midnight, which premiered at Cannes 2024, has finally found some limited release in India. As you walk into relatively empty theatres, take a seat, grab your popcorn tub and sip on your choice of some beverage, because, Radhika Apte is going to transcend you into her world where she is a total mess trying to figure out her own tribe and mould her personality rather than just fitting into a society. It all begins when Uma, played by Apte, who is married to Gopal (played by Ashok Pathak), and travelling in a train to Mumbai. On a personal level, I could connect with Uma's version of Mumbai because the filming of the movie was done across the streets of my neighbourhood here in the city. However, Apte from the word go, is on her toes and is exploring this alien space and locality by herself. Though her marriage with Gopal is as terrible as it could get, she befriends Sheetal (played by Chhaya Kadam). Sheetal tries to teach her the nuances of running a house and cooking, but none of this domestic and daily life hustle impresses Uma. She voices out her opinions to everyone, even to Gopal, who is somewhere scared to talk to Uma because of her eccentric behaviour. Uma tries her best to find her footing and fit within the conventional norms of society, but just cannot get herself to live the way society demands her to survive. Nevertheless, things take a bizarre turn at a family event, and nothing remains the same after that. This is where Kandhari decides to take things to another level and makes this chirpy comedy-drama into something so dark that you will eventually feel what you just watched! Without trying to give out much of the plot of the film, it is safe to state that Uma finally finds herself in a situation where she is discovering something new within her, and is clueless about things happening to her. Eventually, she understands her cravings and decides to act on them. All of this journey, or self-exploration and discovering the truth about her being the way she is, unfolds in such darker circumstances that you cannot watch it without getting multiple goose bumps. Though there are other characters, this 107-minute-long film revolves around Apte and her journey. Overall, the movie has a good mix of humour, a strong message about how to find your own self, and most importantly, it teaches you that it is okay to be a misfit if you fall in love with who you are as a person. First Published: May 31, 2025, 07:17 IST
Time of India
a day ago
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- Time of India
Radhika Apte reveals she was prepared for 'postpartum depression': 'It's so difficult to look after a child 24/7'
Actor 's critically acclaimed movie Sister Midnight had its Indian premiere on May 30. She was seen promoting the film and sharing her experience of working on the project over the past few weeks. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Radhika about embracing motherhood Watch: Radhika Apte looks magnificent in green halter neck bikini top Radhika, who became a mother in December last year with her husband, musician Benedict Taylor, has now opened up about the emotional tides she experienced after giving birth. In an interview with ANI, Radhika revealed that she had prepared herself to face the challenges of postpartum. "I was very prepared for postpartum, actually. And I had also made sure that my friends and family were aware that if I went into postpartum depression, they needed to support me. To my own surprise, I was just purely elated when I had a child. And fortunately, I didn't suffer from severe depression at any point," she explained. Radhika about the glamorous side of parenting The actor didn't hesitate to speak about the less glamorous side of parenting, describing the emotional upheavals that many new parents go through. "It's so difficult to look after a child 24/7. It's such a huge change in your life that there are many days and moments of feeling terribly low and lost, as well as feeling elated and in love with your child. There are moments when you have no idea what you think, and you feel emotionally quite tired and low," she revealed. Radhika added that sleep deprivation also fuels the emotional imbalance. She admitted that it is very natural to feel the emotional tide during that period. About Sister Midnight On the work front, 'Sister Midnight', starring Radhika, was previously premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in 2023. The film marks the directorial debut of .
NDTV
a day ago
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- 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 Gazette
a day ago
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- India Gazette
Radhika Apte opens up about her motherhood journey, says she was prepared for
New Delhi [India], May 30 (ANI): Actor Radhika Apte, who welcomed her child in December last year with husband, musician Benedict Taylor, recently opened up about the emotional highs and lows that followed the birth of their baby. In a candid conversation with ANI, Radhika shared that she had mentally prepared herself for 'postpartum.' The actress also shared that she had spoken to her close ones beforehand, just in case she needed support. 'I was very prepared for postpartum, actually. And I had also made sure that my friends and family were aware that if I went into postpartum depression, they needed to support me. To my own surprise, I was just purely elated when I had a child. And fortunately, I didn't suffer from severe depression at any point,' she said. However, Apte didn't shy away from sharing the tough parts, too and spoke about the emotional rollercoaster that comes with being a new parent. 'But a child, it's so difficult to look after a child 24/7. It's such a huge change in your life that there are many days and moments of feeling terribly low and lost, as well as feeling elated and in love with your child. There are moments when you have no idea what you think, and you feel emotionally quite tired and low,' she added. 'Also, sleep deprivation doesn't help with that. So, it's a constant up and down, I think, this new journey. And it's very, very natural and normal to feel that way,' the actress further said. On the work front, Radhika's latest film 'Sister Midnight' hit Indian theatres on May 30. The film, a dark comedy filled with punk energy, was earlier screened at the Cannes Film Festival in 2023. Radhika is seen playing the role of Uma, a bold and rebellious woman who challenges societal norms, especially those around arranged marriage. Speaking about the character, Radhika said Uma may seem wild but is deeply relatable. 'I mean, I don't think she's a very, very different character from Indian women. In fact, I think that I've seen a lot of Indian women with the same amount of... Basically, she's quite feral. And I've seen a lot of women like that,' she shared. Sister Midnight is Karan Kandhari's directorial debut. (ANI)
