Radhika Apte Talks About Avoiding South Films, Says Fair-Skinned North Indian Female Actors Were Favoured over Local Talent
Radhika Apte said she left South films over casting bias and patriarchal sets as her Netflix series Akka, co-starring Keerthy Suresh, nears release.
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'I’m not fair': Radhika Apte on why North Indian actresses get cast in South films
Radhika Apte has called out South Indian producers for casting “fairer” North Indian actresses, saying, “I’m not fair.” She cited language barriers, a male-dominated Telugu industry and being the only woman on set. She also recalled the friendly side of those sets. Her series “Akka,” with Keerthy Suresh, releases on Netflix October 30.
Radhika Apte talks about avoiding South films, says fair-skinned North Indian female actors were favoured over local talent
Reflecting on her film career in the south, Radhika Apte questioned why South Indian female actors are overlooked in favor of fair-skinned outsiders.
Bollywood actress Radhika Apte has revealed the real reasons behind her departure from the South Indian film industry. The actress, who made her debut in South cinema through Telugu and Hindi films, has been seen in films like 'Kabali', 'Vetri...
In an interview, Radhika Apte spoke about the casting of Bollywood actresses in South Indian cinema, or North Indian actresses. She said that this is because North Indian actresses tend to be fair-skinned.
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