Radically different
Filmfare|February 2024
RADHIKA MADAN IS NEVER SATISFIED AS AN ACTOR AND WANTS TO BETTER HERSELF WITH EACH OUTING, FINDS SUMAN SHARMA
Radically different

 How would you sum up 2023 for yourself? Did it meet your expectations?

Definitely. I exceeded it. I never expected I would be a jury member at the Emmy Awards and that too as the youngest jury member. Also, I was the first Indian actress to serve on the jury at the Tallinn Film Festival. It gives me a lot of validation and reinforces my belief in art and it just neutralises me, like, why am I acting and why am I here?

As an actor, are you satisfied with your career and films thus far?

I am not sure if I will ever be satisfied. I don’t think I’ve gotten there and accomplished anything. You just want to live so many different lives, do so much more and discover yourself with each film. I can only say that I am deeply grateful for whatever journey I have taken.

How would you describe your journey?

There was never an easy way. I’ve given countless auditions and continue to do so. Sometimes I am offered films, but I also insist on giving auditions because I need the opportunities. But I believe it is how you view your journey and struggles; you always learn from your low points in life and you must always keep your mind clear. You always need to get back to centre yourself and I have realised that life has been kind to me wherever I am dwelling in a struggling phase, something or the other happens and I actually get centred and return with renewed zeal and enthusiasm to deal with life’s daily ups and downs.

Has it been difficult for you to get work?

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