New Delhi: Radhika Apte, who will soon be seen in ‘Mrs Undercover’, is known for her diverse filmography. The actor recently revealed in an interaction that she lost a film once just because she was heavier by three or four kilos. Speaking to Film Companion, the actor addressed how for the longest time women actors were judged by their looks and not talent.
Radhika told Film Companion, "I don't think now that does (happen). Yeah, I lost a film because I was overweight by 3-4 kilos. Of course, in the beginning when you come, you are told 'why don't you get a bigger nose, or bigger breasts'. I do not know what else, but just saying, in the beginning, people came and commented just because they thought they had the right."
"Now we can talk about this and call it out just because of awareness, nothing else. We are more aware that if you say something like that, I will call you out, and ensure you are out of this project at least. Earlier, we did not have that support system, and lacked awareness so I used to make fun of them, about their bodies." she added.
Radhika has addressed issues around body-stereotyping earlier on numerous occasions.
Radhika Apte will be essaying the role of a spy in the upcoming spy comedy 'Mrs. Undercover' which has been directed by debutante Anushree Mehta. Sumeet Vyas, Rajesh Sharma and Saheb Chatterjee are also part of the film.
Radhika Apte had spoken about her upcoming film 'Mrs Undercover', "Not only spy comedy is an unexplored genre in India, but in my very first narration of this film I fell for my character of Durga. Durga is funny, kind, sincere, she is also clumsy and unsure of herself, and this film is her journey of discovering her own strength." She told news agency PTI.
"Every household has a Durga- a woman who quietly goes about her work and doesn't get her due because she is considered 'just' a housewife. However, this film fights that mentality which prevails in our patriarchal society, and it's done beautifully under the guise of humour," Radhika added.
'Mrs Undercover' is slated to be released on ZEE5 on April 14.