Radhika Madan, in a new interview, reacted to getting trolled for her comment on the work culture in the television industry.
Radhika Madan is one of the actresses who has made a successful transition from the world of television to films. The actress who rose to fame with the popular TV soap Meri Aashiqui Tumse Hi, made her big screen debut with Vishal Bharadwaj’s Pataakha co-starring Sanya Malhotra in 2018. Since then, Radhika has featured in films like Mard Ko Dard Nahin Hota, Angrezi Medium, Shiddat, Kuttey, amongst others.
However, earlier this year, the actress stirred up a controversy when she made a comment on the ‘taxing’ work culture in Indian TV industry for which she was trolled on social media. Her remark also drew criticism from several TV personalities like Ekta Kapoor, Sayantani Ghosh, Ravi Dubey and Sargun Mehta.
In a new interview with ETimes, Radhika has opened up on the trolling and criticism affected her. The actress said that those who slammed her did not even bother to cross-check the questions she was answering to and reacted with half knowledge.
Radhika was quoted as saying, “It is so heartbreaking. I was asked, ‘Why did I quit television?’ and so I told the truth. I stand by my words and will always share what led to the transition. Surprisingly, I have been saying the same thing since my first film Pataakha (2018). I have no idea why this time around it created such a stir! About the U-turn, I will praise TV for all the good it did for me. It made me who I am. It is the best acting school that you can ask for. If you have done television, you can do anything in the world.”
Explaining her switch from TV to film and web, the Kacchey Limbu star further added, “Shooting for a TV builds your endurance, whereas shooting for movies feels like a luxury. I require time to do a lot of prep and I need a certain amount of time for rest and recovery. So, I just prefer the other medium (films/OTT). That doesn’t mean one is better than the other. I hope people respect my choice. If I am not judging anybody’s opinion, I don’t expect to be judged either.”
When asked about getting trolled for using TV as a stepping stone to get films, Radhika clarified, “I never dreamed of becoming an actor. I was spotted on social media, called for an audition, and put in front of the camera (for the show). I kept learning while working on the show, and eventually, I found my calling. It wasn’t a planned move. I didn’t use TV as a stepping stone to get into films. I only outgrew it. Maybe I am not capable of performing on the go, and it doesn’t creatively satisfy me.”
On the film front, Radhika has Sanaa, Soorarai Pottru remake with Akshay Kumar and Happy Teacher’s Day in the pipeline.
