Top 100 Quotes & Sayings by Radhika Apte - Page 2

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

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

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

I find all my friends very beautiful.

I love to travel and go to dance classes whenever I get time.

I never get a role if I audition for it.

I do social media largely for work because I want to be a part of different activities. In India, that's how you make money, so I do it as my job.

I don't mind doing genre roles as long as they offer me something substantial.

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.

Bollywood is a business more than an art industry. One has to play the game others play to carve your own path.

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

I can't have double standards, so I do what I believe in.

I usually take up short films when I am not tied up with feature films. Short films are easier to work on... because it doesn't take much of your time. The number of shoot days are lesser as compared to feature films.

You get negative comments even if you are not talking. So you can't be scared of negative comments from people.

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

I do get a lot of offers for endorsing a brand, but for me, the credibility of the brand matters the most.

Anything that generates better films, more work, and better content is good.

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

I love to cook and read books.

I've always been interested in dance and want to be a trained contemporary dancer.

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

I feel art has the power to bind us.

Both my parents are doctors, but I'm passionate about dance and have always wanted to act since I was a child.

A lot goes in my mind while choosing a role. Choosing unconventional roles is not a conscious decision. I choose the most exciting and challenging role from the options I have.

I do films because there is an audience out there. It doesn't matter if they're Indian, American, or European.

The conventional idea of beauty is so boring.

I don't want to be a top Bollywood actress. That's not what is driving me.

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

I did quite a lot of research for 'Phobia' because it's a very sensitive topic, so I couldn't have just faked it.

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.

I don't see why I should be ashamed of my body. That's the one tool I use as a performer.

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 don't follow norms in my life. They don't make sense to me. I do whatever I feel or what makes me happy and feels right.

Every night, I watch films.

There is a pressure on actresses to look in a certain way. Like, when I have to go out for promotion or interviews, I have to choose designer wear.

I am on social media to connect with my fans, but when I'm out on the streets, I don't even wear make-up. I'm in my chappals, on my own, and I like that.

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 am an actor. What I am on screen is what matters.

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.

If I take up something, then it's only because I love it so. It makes no sense to leave it just because I got a better offer.