The talented and remarkable actor, Radhi Apte turns 35 on September 7. This would be nothing wrong in calling her the ‘Netflix Queen’ of Hindi Cinema. The actor has given some amazing and classic performances both on silver screens and OTT platforms.
Radhika’s tasted success in cinema by her acclaimed performance in Varun Dhawan starer Badlapur. Some of her notable performances include movies like Manjhi – The Mountain Man, Phobia, Parched, and Kabali. She’s also done two short films titled Ahalya and Kriti and has left everyone stunned by her acting prowess.
The daughter of a neurosurgeon in Pune, Apte with no filmy legacy, made her Bollywood debut over a decade ago with Vaah! Life Ho Toh Aisi, where she played Shahid Kapoor’s sister. #YouRemember. The Marathi film, Gho Mala Asla Hava and the Bengali Antaheen marked her tryst with regional cinema.
It was her performance in Sujoy Ghosh’s short film Ahalya that made people sit up and take notice of her. Also, she is mainly known for commercial blockbuster films like Pad Man and Andhadhun. In 2012, she hitched together in a relationship with the London-based musician Benedict Taylor.
On the occasion of her birthday, here is a look at her 6 stunning performances:
Sacred Games
Playing a Research and Analysis Wing (RAW) officer Anjali, Radhika Apte proved through Sacred Games that she is talented as any other actor.
Phobia
Phobia managed to receive some rave reviews for being an out and out psychological thriller. Radhika’s role as Mehak, a young, talented artist who suffers from Agoraphobia was loved by all. She managed to get us on the edge of our seats with her terrific performance.
Ahalya
The short film that made everyone go crazy, Ahalya had Radhika Apte play the beautiful wife. She looks magnificent in the film and the sheer sexy aura she gets to this character is commendable.
Kabali
Radhika shared the screen space with actor Rajinikanth in the film. The film did terrific business at the box office.
Parched
This has been one of the best performances of Radhika Apte so far. She played the character of Lajjo, who is not just abused in her marriage because she has not conceived. She craves for love and sexual pleasure.
Raat Akeli Hai
The thriller Netflix original, featuring Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Radhika Apte on the lead roles is a must-watch. The film revolves around the murder of a rich contractor and pervert politician who sexually assaults her daughter.
