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Hans India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hans India
Radhikka Madan reveals she wanted to be a dancer, wished to introduce tap dancing in India
Actress Radhikka Madan hosted filmmaker Farah Khan at her Mumbai home for the director's vlog. During a heart-to-heart, the 'Angrezi Medium' actress revealed she wanted to become a professional dancer. Radhikka was heard saying, 'I am trained in Jazz, I am trained in ballet, I am trained in Modern dance. I wanted to introduce tap dancing in India. The way you feel on stage- you don't see anybody.' The 'Shiddat' star further recalled how she bagged her first television serial, 'Meri Aashiqui Tumse Hi'. She revealed that a casting person sent her a direct message for an audition in Delhi. 'The audition was taking place at a rather shady location, and at that time, I used to watch a lot of 'Crime Patrol'. So, I went with two of my friends, carrying hockey sticks. In Delhi, getting into a scuffle is not very uncommon,' Radhikka shared. 'I told my friends that I'll go in first, and you follow me from behind — and the next day, we'll be all over the front page of the newspaper. But when I entered, I realised there was an actual audition going on for a television show. I got all awkward and was about to leave, but they called my name'. To her surprise, Radhikka stated that she felt extremely safe in front of the camera - something similar to what she felt when she was on the stage. She added that she learned all about acting only during the course of 'Meri Aashiqui Tumse Hi'. Radhikka shared the screen with Shakti Arora in the serial, which ran successfully from 2014 to 2016 and became one of the highest TRP-rated shows on Colors. After establishing herself as a popular name in the television industry, Radhikka slowly moved towards films and became a part of projects such as 'Shiddat' and 'Angrezi Medium'. Up next, she will be seen alongside Anil Kapoor in Suresh Triveni's 'Subedaar'.
NDTV
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Amid Deepika Padukone's 8-Hour Shift Demand, Farah Khan Reacts To Balanced Work Hours: " Sona Tapke Hi Banta Hai"
Ever since Deepika Padukone's exit from Sandeep Reddy Vanga's Spirit, the conversation around work-life balance in Bollywood has not slowed down. The actress was reportedly dropped from the project after she requested an eight-hour workday and laid down a few other conditions. Several actors like Kajol and Saif Ali Khan have spoken in favour of limited working hours. But now, Farah Khan has voiced a different opinion. It happened during the shoot of a recent vlog, where the director visited Radhikka Madan's home. At one point, Radhikka recalled her first audition for Meri Aashiqui Tumse Hi. 'The moment the camera was switched on, I felt very safe. I never felt that safe in my life. I wanted to be a professional dancer. The way I used to feel on the stage, you can't see anyone else, I felt the same in front of the camera. I thought of course mujhe nahi lenge, but within three days I got a call for a look test and within 2 days, I was shooting for my first show,' Radhikka shared. Farah then asked, 'You didn't have an 8-hour shift, I am guessing?' Radhikka replied, '56 hours non-stop or 48 hours non-stop.' To this, Farah responded, ' Aise tapke hi toh sona banta hai. [It is only through such pressure that gold is made.]' The work-life balance talk in Bollywood started gaining traction after buzz around Deepika Padukone's exit from Spirit, the film featuring Prabhas as the male lead. Reportedly, she had asked for shorter work hours, a bigger paycheck and a share in the film's profits. Now that she has entered a new phase as a mom, Deepika is reportedly looking to slow things down a bit and make more space for her personal life. That seems to have led to a shift in the casting. Triptii Dimri is now taking on the female lead in the film.
India Today
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
Is Farah Khan against 8-hour shifts? Director reacts to ongoing buzz
Filmmaker and choreographer Farah Khan recently hinted that she doesn't back the idea of an eight-hour workday in the film industry. This comes in the wake of reports of Deepika Padukone's exit from Sandeep Reddy Vanga's 'Spirit' due to her request for a limited work incident has triggered a larger conversation about work-life balance in Bollywood. While many celebrities have backed Padukone's ideology, Farah's comment suggests she holds a different a recent YouTube vlog, Farah visited actor Radhikka Madan's house, who recalled her early days in the industry and her first audition for the television show 'Meri Aashiqui Tumse Hi'. 'The moment the camera was switched on, I felt very safe. I never felt that safe in my life. I wanted to be a professional dancer. The way I used to feel on the stage, you can't see anyone else, I felt the same in front of the camera. I thought of course mujhe nahi lene (they won't take me) but within three days I got a call for a look test and within 2 days, I was shooting for my first show,' she said. Farah then asked, 'You didn't have an 8-hour shift, I am guessing?' To this, Radhikka responded, '56 hours non-stop or 48 hours non-stop.' Farah replied with a telling remark: 'Aise tapke hi toh sona banta hai' (this is how gold is made), hinting that she does not support shorter shifts in the film Farah Khan launched Deepika Padukone in 'Om Shanti Om' and the two have shared a long professional relationship.- EndsTrending Reel
Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Did Farah Khan just diss Deepika Padukone's 8-hour shift demand? Here's what happened
Farah Khan has joined the debate of Bollywood actors having 8-hour shifts in the industry. The discussion began when Deepika Padukone allegedly exited Sandeep Reddy Vanga 's 'Spirit' due to issues with her pay and long working hours. Since the controversy hit the headlines, several actors, filmmakers, and producers shared their thoughts and opinions on the subject. Now, it seems filmmaker Farah Khan has also joined the bandwagon. Did Farah Khan take a dig at Deepika Padukone? In her vlog on YouTube, director Farah paid a visit to Radhikka Madan's house. During their candid conversation about the actress' first audition for 'Meri Aashiqui Tumse Hi,' the discussion moved to the work hours in the film industry. When the filmmaker asked Radhikka's opinion on 8-hour shifts, she said, "56 hours non-stop or 48 hours non-stop." Although she didn't specifically mention the debate or Deepika, it is being implied on various news outlets that the director snubbed the discussion with her comment, "Aise tapke hi toh sona banta hai (Gold is created only after it is heated)." Why did Deepika Padukone leave Sandeep Reddy Vanga's project? Deepika was reportedly on board for Vanga's movie starring Prabhas. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like These Are The Most Beautiful Women In The World Undo by Taboola by Taboola The film would have marked her reunion with the actor after 'Kalki 2898 AD.' Reportedly, the actress agreed to play the part, as she loved how the character was written; however, within a few days, news of her exit surfaced on the internet, with the director confirming the same and announcing Triptii Dimri as his leading lady. Deepika Padukone's upcoming project Deepika has several films in the pipeline. The actress will feature in Shah Rukh Khan and Suhana Khan 's starrer 'King'. This film will mark Suhana's debut on the big screen. The movie is slated to hit theatres next year. Apart from this, she will also star in Atlee's 'AA22 X A6' alongside Allu Arjun . The film is yet to go on floors.
News18
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Radhikka Madan On How She Bagged Angrezi Medium Role: ‘I Was Adamant'
Last Updated: Radhikka Madan said that the makers of Angrezi Medium had locked another actress but she fought with them to give her a chance. Radhikka Madan is quite known for her role opposite the late Irrfan Khan in Angrezi Medium. Years after the film's release, Radhikka shared unknown insights with filmmaker Farah Khan during her recent vlog. Radhikka described it as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity she had to work hard for. The actress noted that while she stumbled upon the role by chance, she has put up a fight to at least get a chance to give an audition for the same. Recalling how she got the chance to work in Angrezi Medium. Radhikka said, 'I had signed my first film and had three months before it began. I didn't know how to kill time, so I started giving auditions just for fun, thinking, 'Who's going to cast me anyway?'" She added that the makers of Angrezi Medium had already locked another actress but she fought with them to give her a chance. Despite the initial doubts of the team, including director Homi Adajania, Radhikka's persistence worked. 'They told me, 'Ma'am, we're looking for a 17-year-old.' But I insisted. I was adamant. It irritated Homi and he finally said, 'Fine, take her audition'," she added. Did Radhikka Madan Replace A Star Kid? Radhika went on to say that the year had been dominated by star kids, and she didn't expect to get the role. During the vlog, Farah jokingly asked if a star kid had been locked before her but Radhikka mentioned she isn't aware. Farah then quipped, 'People keep saying star kids don't let outsiders work… but actually, Radhika is the real culprit. She stole a star kid's role." Moreover, Radhikka mentioned that she had auditioned with a fake Irrfan Khan as well and the makers had asked her to lose about 12 kgs to fit the role. Radhikka made her TV debut with Meri Aashiqui Tumse Hi, co-starring Shakti Arora, which aired from 2014 to 2016. Before making her Bollywood debut with Vishal Bhardwaj's Pataakha, she appeared in the international television shows Cinta di Pangkuan Himalaya and Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 8. Radhikka has now gained critical acclaim for films such Shiddat, Kuttey and Sarfira. Her next film will be the action thriller Subedaar, directed by Suresh Triveni and starring Anil Kapoor. The film is currently under production. First Published: July 26, 2025, 11:25 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
