Radhikka Madan is one of the prominent actors who transitioned from the Indian television industry to the film industry. Recently seen alongside Akshay Kumar in Sudha Kongara-directed movie Sarfira, the young actor recalled how she messed up during a big audition that turned out to be her ‘worst’ experience of life. 

In a conversation with Filmfare, Radhikka Madan revealed that she had auditioned for Karan Johar‘s Student of The Year 2, but she got so anxious that it ended up being her ‘worst audition’ and even affected her health. 

The Angrezi Medium actress said, “I got a very big audition… It was for Student of the Year 2. I psyched myself so much. I was preparing so much, but it wasn’t even a two-page scene. I’d read it in my sleep as well. I psyched myself so much that I got sick before the audition. I had a fever, I had a cold, and I gave the worst audition of my life. I was so anxious.”

The actress further mentioned that since then, she has decided not to be in limbo all her life. She later auditioned for Vishal Bhardwaj’s Pataakha with a not-so-serious attitude, just two weeks after auditioning for the Tiger Shroff movie, and cracked it. 

Talking about the same, she said, “I was told it was a Vishal Bhardwaj film, and I was like, ‘He’s not going to take me anyway, I’ll go there and live my life. I’ll live those two minutes to the fullest, no one can snatch that away from me.” 

After clearing the first round, Radhikka was called back for another round, she went there with no expectations and nailed it again. She concluded by saying, “Again, I didn’t have any kind of expectation. I was like, ‘I’m going to get three more minutes.’… And then they were like, ‘You are selected,’ and I was like, ‘Me?’”

For the uninitiated, Radhikka Madan debuted in bollywood with Vishal Bhardwaj‘s Pataakha and later bagged one of the key roles in Angrezi Medium alongside Irrfan Khan. 

Coming from the TV industry, Radhikka later won everyone’s heart with her performance in Sajni Shinde Ka Viral Video, Kuttey, Shiddat, Saas, Babu aur Flamingo, Mard Ko Dard Nahi Hota, and Sarfira. The actress is currently awaiting the release of her long-delayed movie, Sanaa alongside other projects. 

Bollywood actress Ananya Panday recently shared that her new web series Call Me Bae tackles MeToo issues that she finds challenging to address in real life. She commented, “Sometimes, as an actress, I feel a little helpless because people say ‘Don’t get too political or don’t say that’.” She also mentioned that she ‘gets influenced so easily’.

At the India Today Mind Rocks Youth Summit 2024, Ananya Panday spoke about the challenges she faces as an actress, expressing a sense of helplessness when advised against discussing political or sensitive issues. She emphasized the importance of aligning her work with her moral and social beliefs, despite feeling constrained at times.

She also shared that while she hasn’t been able to discuss the MeToo issue openly, she’s pleased that her new series Call Me Bae addresses it. She said, “In Call Me Bae, I don’t want to give spoilers, but it gets into a zone that stands up for women, women empowerment and the MeToo issue. It is something that I may not have been fully able to speak about in real life because of various reasons. But, if I can do that through my work, I feel like that also has a large impact.”

Ananya Panday also mentioned that she would never choose a role that conflicts with her personal beliefs due to its potential impact on others. She acknowledged how easily people can be influenced and emphasized the importance of being thoughtful about the projects she participates in.

The Call Me Bae actress also discussed the challenges of speaking out due to social pressures, emphasizing her commitment to authenticity. She explained that while she doesn’t feel the need to comment on every issue, she believes in standing up for causes she cares about. Women’s safety in India is particularly significant to her, and she strives to address this through meaningful actions.

Meanwhile, Call Me Bae, the eight-episode series, features an ensemble cast including Vir Das, Gurfateh Pirzada, Varun Sood, Vihaan Samat, Muskkaan Jaferi, Niharika Lyra Dutt, Lisa Mishra, and Mini Mathur. Directed by Collin D’Cunha, the show has received positive reviews from both fans and critics.

On the work front, Ananya’s upcoming projects include Vikramaditya Motwane’s CTRL, which delves into the ramifications of living in a world where data holds power. The film questions the extent of personal information one should share publicly and explores the consequences of losing control over it. Apart from this, she has Shankara lined up.