Gunjan Chaudhary
Radhika Apte, known for her powerful and nuanced performances in both films and web series, has recently expressed her growing concerns about the prevalence of violent content in Indian cinema and on streaming platforms. In a candid conversation with one of the media houses, the actress opened up about how disturbed she is by the increasing trend of violence being marketed as entertainment.
Radhika Apte
Radhika Apte Speaks Against Violent
Her comments come at a time when she is on a break from work after the birth of her child, making her reflections even more poignant. The actress has always been vocal about her views on cinema, but her recent remarks are particularly significant. Radhika shared that she is deeply troubled by the level of brutality being depicted on-screen today, which she believes is being irresponsibly passed off as entertainment.
Radhika Apte
“I am extremely disturbed, and I have to say this openly… I am very upset with the violence that is being sold as entertainment right now,” she expressed. Radhika Apte went on to emphasize that as a mother, she cannot imagine raising her child in a world where such violent content is glorified. “I don’t want to raise my child in a world where this is entertainment. I cannot tolerate it,” she added, underlining the emotional weight behind her words.
Radhika Apte
As an actress known for her rich, character-driven roles in films like Badlapur, Andhadhun, and Lal Kaptaan, Radhika has always championed the cause of meaningful storytelling. In her interview, she stressed that filmmakers today are increasingly pushing boundaries and mistaking excessive violence for strong storytelling. According to Radhika, showing graphic and gruesome scenes does not add depth to a narrative.
Radhika Apte
“If I want to tell the story of someone who chops people up, I don’t need to show the chopping and the gruesome things being done. That’s not storytelling,” she remarked. The actress highlighted the impact of such content on society, calling it “extremely disturbing” and lamenting the fact that such sensationalized violence seems to be what’s currently selling.
Radhika also pointed out the shift in focus within the industry, especially post-pandemic, where spectacle has taken precedence over substance. “The industry now seems more focused on selling sensationalism than creating thoughtful, character-driven narratives. It’s all about the spectacle,” she explained. This shift, she believes, has led to the rise of content that prioritizes shock value over quality storytelling.