This Article is From Apr 30, 2016

Is Bollywood Male Dominated? Radhika Apte Answers

Is Bollywood Male Dominated? Radhika Apte Answers

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Highlights

  • Radhika is known for films like Badlapur and Manjhi - The Mountain Man.
  • 'Change happens over time and art imitates life,' said Radhika.
  • Radhika will soon be seen in Kabali and Phobia.
Mumbai: Actress Radhika Apte said that the perception of the country's mainstream cinema - Bollywood, which was been often criticised for being a male dominated industry, is changing over time.

"The perception is changing slowly and I wouldn't say that Bollywood is still a completely male dominated field," Radhika, best known for her roles in films like Badlapur, Hunterrr and Manjhi - The Mountain Man, told IANS.

"There have been some well-made and successful women-centric films that have changed things for us to a certain extend. Change happens over time and art imitates life. Hence, the change needs to be in us and how we perceive gender as a society," the 30-year-old actress said.

Radhika has perfectly managed her work between commercial and offbeat cinema. Though, she doesn't find any difference between the two.

"I wish the line between these two compartments disappears for good. I don't think of films as offbeat or commercial. When you sell tickets, it's a commercial venture and if content is off-beat then there is something wrong in this way of thinking," she said.

When Radhika was asked whether films like Queen, Mary Kom and Neerja have really empowered women of today's society, she said: "There is definitely a change but it's slower than it should be. I feel it is important to accept and appreciate oneself as it is and be proud of it. But yes, there is a change. Today, society is more accepting, appreciative and supportive of women as compared to earlier times. Yet, I feel there is still a long way to go."

Meanwhile, Radhika also likes to keep her "personal and professional lives separate."

"I understand that when you become a public figure, people pay more attention to you, but my personal life is my space," said Radhika, who is married to British musician Benedict Taylor.

"My day-to-day routine is something that I believe should stay private. Having said that, internet, without a second thought is a useful medium and I like to use it to connect with my fans and interact with them regularly. It keeps me grounded and aware of what people are thinking," added Radhika.

On her experience of working with Rajinikanth in Kabali, Radhika said: "Shooting with Rajini sir has been one of the best experiences. It is inspiring and enriching to observe him at work and his humility really moves me."

Radhika's film Phobia will release on May 27.
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