Horrible producers didn’t give me work, didn’t pay me: Radhika Apte on debut film
Radhika Apte made her debut in the film ‘Wow!’ Told about his difficult experience during the making of. ‘Life Ho To Aisi!’, highlights positive interactions with Mahesh Manjrekar along with describing issues with the producers and the contract process.
Actress Radhika Apte, who is currently seen in ZEE5 sister lovetalks about his challenging experience on his first project, Wow! if life is like thisDuring a recent interview, Apte discussed the difficulties she faced while working on the film, and highlighted issues related to the production process and treatment by the producers.
Reflecting on his early career, Apte, who has completed 20 years In the industry, he described his time on set as extremely unpleasant, and said that he and his mother faced significant challenges in working with producers. while talking Indian ExpressApte said, “Terrible producers didn’t hire me, didn’t pay me. When I and my mother asked them to sign a contract, they said, ‘Hey, even Urmila Matondkar didn’t sign the contract. I don’t know if they signed the contract or not, but they treated us very badly. Mahesh Manjrekar was a great guy. That’s why I like to forget my film because the production was so bad!’ And I say it out loud.”
The experience left a lasting impression on Apte, who stated that the lack of formal agreements and professional conduct contributed to his negative memories of the film. He emphasized that the absence of a contract and inadequate support affected his view of the industry early in his career.
The actress, who played a supporting role in the film, revealed how she got the role, “I was doing a play called Brain Surgeon. It was a good play, and we won an award in a state competition. Mahesh Manjrekar was one of the judges. He called me after the play and said, ‘I want to cast you. Then I didn’t do any films for a long time. I finished college, and then came back to films after a long time. So, I don’t really consider it one of those films. For whom I work, but yes, it has been two decades.
Apte’s candid comments provide insight into the realities faced by newcomers to the film industry, particularly regarding fair compensation and working conditions.
his experience Wow! if life is like thisThis is in contrast to his later work, as he has since established himself as a major figure in Indian cinema. His recent comments suggest a commitment to speaking openly about his journey and the obstacles he faced in the industry.
