Radhika Apte, born on September seventh, nineteen eighty-five, is a prominent Indian actress known for her versatile roles in Hindi films and television. She began her artistic journey in theatre before making her film debut in the fantasy drama Vaah! Life Ho Toh Aisi! in two thousand five. Her first significant role came in the Bengali drama Antaheen in two thousand nine, which marked the beginning of her rise in the film industry.
In two thousand fifteen, Apte gained widespread recognition for her supporting performances in three notable Bollywood films: the revenge drama Badlapur, the comedy Hunterrr, and the biographical film Manjhi - The Mountain Man. Her leading roles in the independent films Phobia and Parched in two thousand sixteen further solidified her reputation as a talented actress.
Radhika's career took a significant turn in two thousand eighteen when she starred in three Netflix productions, including the anthology film Lust Stories, the thriller series Sacred Games, and the horror mini-series Ghoul. Her performance in Lust Stories earned her a nomination for an International Emmy Award, making her the first Indian actress to achieve this honor.
Continuing her successful trajectory, she appeared in Netflix films such as Raat Akeli Hai in two thousand twenty and Monica, O My Darling in two thousand twenty-two. Additionally, she portrayed Noor Inayat Khan in the American film A Call to Spy in two thousand nineteen. Her recent work in Sister Midnight in two thousand twenty-four garnered her a nomination for a British Independent Film Award.
Beyond independent cinema, Apte has also starred in mainstream hits, including the Tamil action film Kabali in two thousand sixteen, the Hindi biographical film Pad Man in two thousand eighteen, and the Hindi black comedy Andhadhun in two thousand eighteen, all of which achieved commercial success. Since two thousand twelve, she has been married to London-based musician Benedict Taylor.