Radhika Apte has been delivering phenomenal performances in the industry since 2005, marking her presence across various languages and OTT platforms. Working both in Hindi and Hollywood films, the actress has had different experiences. She has been quite vocal about new mothers and the treatment of the film industry towards them. Radhika, who welcomed her first child in December 2024, recently made shocking revelations about the Indian film industry. The actress opened up about the challenges she faced after announcing her pregnancy, revealing how she met insensitivity in Bollywood that left her disheartened.
Radhika Apte On Pregnancy Experience In Bollywood
In a conversation during Neha Dhupia’s Freedom to Feed live session, Radhika shocked everyone by revealing that she faced pressure by an Indian producer after her pregnancy announcement. She revealed that she was not allowed to see a doctor.
Radhika shared, “An Indian producer I was working with wasn’t happy about the news. He responded coldly and even insisted I wear tight-fitting clothes despite my discomfort and bloating. I was in my first trimester and had constant cravings, I was eating a lot, be it rice or pasta and going through the usual physical changes, but instead of understanding, I was met with insensitivity. I wasn’t even allowed to see a doctor when I was in pain and feeling uneasy on set. That truly disheartened me.”
Contrasting Bollywood and Hollywood filmmakers, Radhika recalled the experience working on an international project around the same time as her pregnancy. The actress stated, “The Hollywood filmmaker I was working with was so supportive. When I mentioned I was eating more than usual and might look like a completely different person by the end of the shoot, he laughed and said, ‘Don’t worry, even if you’re another person by the end of this project, it’s fine. Because you’re pregnant.’ That reassurance and warmth meant the world to me.”
Meanwhile, on the work front, Radhika Apte was recently seen in the film Sister Midnight, released in Indian theatres on May 30, 2025.