Radhika Apte Age, Wiki, Husband, Family, Career, Net Worth

Q: How old is Radhika Apte?

Radhika Apte is [age dob=07-09-1985] old . She was born on 7 September 1985 in Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India.

Q: What was the debut film of Radhika Apte?

Radhika Apte’s debut film was Vaah! Life Ho Toh Aisi! in 2005.

Q: What was the first lead film of Radhika Apte?

Radhika Apte’s first lead role was in the Bengali film Antaheen in 2009.

Q: Was Radhika Apte nominated for an International Emmy?

Yes, Radhika Apte was nominated for Lust Stories at the International Emmy Awards in 2019.

Radhika Apte first found her voice on the theatre stage in Pune, long before she became one of Indian cinema’s most fearless performers. She was born on September 7, 1985 (41 years old), in Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India.

She is an Indian actress who works mainly in Hindi films and streaming projects, along with Marathi, Bengali, Tamil, Telugu, and English-language work. She has been active in cinema since 2005.

Her breakthrough came in the mid-2010s with Badlapur and Manjhi: The Mountain Man (both 2015), followed by a role in Rajinikanth’s Kabali (2016). In 2016, she won Best Actress in an International Narrative Feature at the Tribeca Film Festival for Madly, one of her biggest career honours.

She then became a leading face of Indian streaming with Lust Stories, Sacred Games, and Ghoul (all 2018), alongside big-screen hits like Andhadhun and Padman. She has kept expanding her range with Raat Akeli Hai (2020), Forensic (2022), Mrs. Undercover (2023), and the international feature Sister Midnight (2024).

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Quick Facts Of Radhika Apte

Full Name	Radhika Charudutt Apte
Profession	Actress
Age	41 years old
Date of Birth	7 September 1985
Nationality	Indian
Zodiac/Sun Sign	Virgo
Birthplace	Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India
Current Address	Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Gender	Female

Radhika Apte Early Life and Education

Radhika Apte was born in Vellore, Tamil Nadu, into a Marathi-speaking family. She grew up in Pune, Maharashtra, in a home that valued education and the arts.

Her childhood and school years were spent in Pune, where she was surrounded by the city’s strong cultural and theatre traditions. Alongside her studies, she trained in the classical Indian dance form Kathak for eight years under the acclaimed exponent Rohini Bhate.

She was drawn to the stage early on and began acting in theatre shows, first in Pune and later in Mumbai. While working in theatre, she developed a deeper interest in film, and that slowly pulled her towards cinema.

Education

Radhika attended the Aksharnandan School in Pune, a progressive Marathi-medium school that focuses on self-learning.

She later completed her higher education by graduating with a bachelor’s degree in Economics and Mathematics from Fergusson College in Pune.

School	Aksharnandan School
Alma Mater	Fergusson College, Pune
Highest Qualification	Graduated in Economics and Mathematics

Radhika Apte Personal Life

Radhika Apte is married to Benedict Taylor, a British violinist and composer. The couple met in 2011, and she moved to London to be with him for a period, during which she also studied contemporary dance.

They married in 2012, and she has since divided her time between Mumbai and London. The couple was blessed with a cute daughter in December 2024. The name remains unknown.

Family

Radhika comes from a close-knit Marathi family in Pune. Growing up in a household of medical professionals, she chose a very different path, and her parents’ support gave her the freedom to follow it.

Father

Her father is Dr Charudutt Apte, who works as a prominent neurosurgeon and serves as the chairman of Sahyadri Hospital in Pune.

Mother

Her mother, Jayashree Charudutta Apte, is also a medical doctor.

Siblings

Radhika has a brother named Ketan Apte.

Relationship Status	Married
Husband	Benedict Taylor
Children	Daughter: Yet to be updated
Parents	Father: Dr Charudutt Apte Mother: Dr Jayashree Charudutta Apte
Siblings	Brother: Ketan Apte

Radhika Apte Career

Radhika Apte began her acting career through theatre before moving into films.
Over time, she worked in Hindi, Marathi, Bengali, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and English films.

She later became a known face in streaming projects through Lust Stories, Sacred Games, Ghoul, Raat Akeli Hai, and Monica, O My Darling.

Her career includes theatre, regional cinema, Hindi films, international projects, short films, web series, and direction.

Theatre work and acting base, 2003 to 2008

Radhika started with theatre in Pune. Before films, she acted in Marathi and English plays.

Her early theatre work included Nako Re Baba, Pan Amhala Khelayachay, Brain Surgeon, Shobha Yatra, Tu, That Time, Poornaviram, Kanyadaan, Matra Ratra and Bombay Black.

This stage work helped her learn acting before she entered films.

Film debut and first lead roles, 2005 to 2010

In 2005, Radhika made her Hindi film debut with Vaah! Life Ho Toh Aisi!. She played Anjali in the film. She worked with Shahid Kapoor, Amrita Rao and Sanjay Dutt.

In 2009, she got her first lead role in the Bengali film Antaheen. She played Brinda and worked with Rahul Bose, Aparna Sen and Sharmila Tagore. The same year, she acted in the Marathi films Samaantar and Gho Mala Asla Hava.

In 2010, she appeared in The Waiting Room. She also acted in Rakta Charitra and Rakta Charitra 2, directed by Ram Gopal Varma.

In these films, she worked with Vivek Oberoi, Sudeep, Shatrughan Sinha, Abhimanyu Singh, and Suriya.

Regional films and steady screen work, 2011 to 2014

In 2011, Radhika acted in the anthology film I Am. She played Natasha in the “Abhimanyu” segment. The same year, she appeared in Shor in the City as Sapna.

Her co-stars in Shor in the City included Tusshar Kapoor, Sendhil Ramamurthy, Nikhil Dwivedi, Preeti Desai, Sundeep Kishan and Pitobash.

In 2012, she acted in Dhoni, which was made in Tamil and Telugu. She also appeared in the Marathi films Ha Bharat Maza and Tukaram. In Tukaram, she played Aavli.

In 2013, she worked in the Bengali film Rupkatha Noy and the Tamil film All in All Azhagu Raja. She also appeared in the short film That Day After Every Day, directed by Anurag Kashyap.

In 2014, she worked across different film industries. Her films included Pendulum, Legend, Postcard, Vetri Selvan, and Lai Bhaari.

In Lai Bhaari, she played Kavita and worked with Riteish Deshmukh. This phase helped her build a place in regional cinema.

Hindi film recognition and stronger roles, 2015

In 2015, Apte received wider attention in Hindi cinema. She appeared in Badlapur as Kanchan Khatri, also called Koko. In this film, she worked with Varun Dhawan, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Yami Gautam, and Huma Qureshi.

The same year, she acted in Hunterrr as Tripti Gokhale, with Gulshan Devaiah and Sai Tamhankar. She also appeared in Haram, Lion, Manjhi: The Mountain Man, Kaun Kitne Paani Mein, The Bright Day, and X: Past Is Present.

In Manjhi: The Mountain Man, she played Phaguniya opposite Nawazuddin Siddiqui.

She also acted in the short film Ahalya, directed by Sujoy Ghosh. These roles helped her get more attention from Hindi film viewers.

Lead roles, Tamil cinema, and award attention, 2016 to 2017

In 2016, Radhika played Lajjo in Parched. She worked with Tannishtha Chatterjee, Surveen Chawla, Lehar Khan, and Sayani Gupta. She also played Mehak Deo in Phobia, a psychological thriller.

The same year, she acted in the Tamil film Kabali. She played Kumudhavalli opposite Rajinikanth. This film gave her a larger reach in Tamil cinema.

In 2017, she appeared in Madly in the segment “Clean Shaven.”

Film and OTT rise, 2018

In 2018, Radhika had one of the busiest years of her career. She acted in Pad Man as Gayatri Chauhan. In this film, she worked with Akshay Kumar and Sonam Kapoor.

The same year, she appeared in Lust Stories as Kalindi Dasgupta in Anurag Kashyap’s segment. She was also credited as a co-writer for that segment. Her work in Lust Stories later earned her an International Emmy nomination.

In 2018, she also acted in Andhadhun as Sophie. Her co-stars were Ayushmann Khurrana and Tabu. She then appeared in Baazaar as Priya Rai, with Saif Ali Khan, Rohan Mehra, and Chitrangada Singh.

Her streaming work also grew in 2018. She played Anjali Mathur in Sacred Games, with Saif Ali Khan, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Neeraj Kabi, Pankaj Tripathi, and Kubbra Sait.

She also played Nida Rahim in Ghoul, with Manav Kaul and Ratnabali Bhattacharjee.

International films and directorial debut, 2019 to 2021

In 2019, Radhika worked in several films. She appeared in Bombairiya, Chithiram Pesuthadi 2, The Wedding Guest, The Ashram, and A Call to Spy. In The Wedding Guest, she worked with Dev Patel. In A Call to Spy, she played Noor Inayat Khan.

In 2020, she played Radha in Raat Akeli Hai. Her co-stars included Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Shweta Tripathi, Tigmanshu Dhulia, Shivani Raghuvanshi and Riya Shukla.

The same year, she made her directorial debut with the short film The Sleepwalkers. The film starred Gulshan Devaiah and Shahana Goswami.

In 2021, she appeared in the web series OK Computer as Laxmi Suri.

Thriller films and streaming projects, 2022 to 2023

In 2022, Radhika appeared in Forensic as SI Megha Sharma. She then played Priya Vikram in Vikram Vedha, working with Hrithik Roshan, Saif Ali Khan, and Radhika Madan.

The same year, she acted in Monica, O My Darling as ACP Vijayashanti Naidu. Her co-stars included Rajkummar Rao, Huma Qureshi, Sikandar Kher, and Akansha Ranjan Kapoor.

In 2023, she played Durga in Mrs Undercover. She also appeared in Made in Heaven Season 2 as Pallavi Menke.

Recent films and international work, 2024 to 2025

In 2024, Radhika appeared in Merry Christmas as Rosie in a cameo role. The film starred Katrina Kaif and Vijay Sethupathi.

In 2025, she played Uma in Sister Midnight, directed by Karan Kandhari. Her co-stars included Ashok Pathak, Chhaya Kadam, Smita Tambe and Subhash Chandra. The film was released in India on 30 May 2025.

In 2025, she also appeared in the English film Last Days, directed by Justin Lin. She worked with Sky Yang, Ken Leung, Toby Wallace and Naveen Andrews. Her role in the film is as Neera, while some other sources list the role as Meera or Sub-Inspector Meera.

In 2025, she acted in Saali Mohabbat, directed by Tisca Chopra. Her co-stars included Divyenndu, Anurag Kashyap, Anshumaan Pushkar and Souraseni Maitra. The film was released on ZEE5 on 12 December 2025.

In the same year, she returned as Radha in Raat Akeli Hai: The Bansal Murders. The film starred Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Radhika Apte, Chitrangada Singh, Deepti Naval, Ila Arun, Revathi, Sanjay Kapoor and Rajat Kapoor. Netflix lists the film as a 2025 drama.

Upcoming projects, 2026 and in development

In 2026, Radhika Apte is listed in Lust Stories 3. The project is in post-production. It is an anthology film with directors Shakun Batra, Vishal Bhardwaj, Vikramaditya Motwane and Kiran Rao.

The listed cast includes Radhika Apte, Abhishek Banerjee, Ali Fazal, Aditi Rao Hydari, Radhika Madan, Konkona Sen Sharma, Siddharth, Sana Thampi and Vijay Varma.

She is also listed in the Untitled Fahad Faasil/Triptii Dimri/Imtiaz Ali Project. The film is in pre-production. It is directed by Imtiaz Ali and stars Radhika Apte with Triptii Dimri, Anil Kapoor, Fahadh Faasil, and Rakesh Bedi.

Another upcoming title for her is Speak Up. The thriller is in pre-production. Radhika is listed as Jennifer in the film. Her co-stars include Clive Standen, Lilly Krug, and Anna Rust, and the film is directed by Dakota Gorman.

She is also linked with Blessed Be the Evil. Her role is Aisha Shepherd. The film is directed by Anurag Rudra and stars Emile Hirsch, Grace Van Dien, Radhika Apte, and Olwen Fouéré.

Apart from these titles, Radhika is also part of Akka, a Netflix series from YRF Entertainment. The series stars Keerthy Suresh, Radhika Apte, and Tanvi Azmi, and is written and directed by Dharmaraj Shetty.

Radhika Apte Awards and Achievement

Radhika Apte has received awards and nominations for her work in films, web series, short films, and international projects.

Her major wins

Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles, 2016: Won the Grand Jury Prize for Best Actress for Parched. This award was shared with Tannishtha Chatterjee, Surveen Chawla, and Lehar Khan.
Tribeca Film Festival, 2016: Won Best Actress in an International Narrative Feature for Madly. She appeared in the “Clean Shaven” segment.
Palm Springs International ShortFest, 2020: Her directorial short film The Sleepwalkers won Best Midnight Short.
Lokmat Stylish Awards, 2022: Won Most Stylish OTT Star.
FOI Online Awards, 2025: Won Best Actress in a Leading Role for Sister Midnight.

Her key nominations

Screen Awards, 2011: Nominated for Most Promising Newcomer Actress for Rakta Charitra and Most Promising Debut Actress for Rakta Charitra 2.
Vijay Awards, 2013: Nominated for Best Supporting Actress for Dhoni.
SIIMA Awards, 2013: Nominated for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for Dhoni.
Stardust Awards, 2016: Nominated for Performer of the Year, Female, for Manjhi: The Mountain Man.
Stardust Awards, 2017: Nominated for Editor’s Choice Best Actress for Parched.
Indian Television Academy Awards, 2018: Nominated for Best Actress in a Web Series for Sacred Games and Ghoul.
International Emmy Awards, 2019: Nominated for Best Performance by an Actress for Lust Stories.
Screen Awards, 2019: Nominated for Best Supporting Actress for Andhadhun.
Filmfare OTT Awards, 2020: Nominated for Best Actress in a Web Original Film for Raat Akeli Hai.
Filmfare OTT Awards, 2022: Nominated for Best Actress in a Web Original Film for Forensic.
Filmfare OTT Awards, 2023: Nominated for Best Supporting Actress in a Web Original Film for Monica, O My Darling.
British Independent Film Awards, 2024: Nominated for Best Lead Performance for Sister Midnight.

Radhika Apte Controversies

Radhika Apte has faced a few media controversies, mainly linked to leaked film clips, false online claims, and social media trolling.

2015 (False MMS claim): Reports say an MMS clip of another woman was wrongly linked to Radhika Apte’s name online. Radhika reacted on social media and rejected the claim. Deccan Chronicle reported that she was upset after the clip was shared using her name.
2016 (Parched leaked scene): Radhika Apte was again in the news when an intimate scene from Parched was leaked online before wider public discussion around the film. The film also featured Adil Hussain, Tannishtha Chatterjee, Surveen Chawla, and Lehar Khan.
2016 (Reply to reporter): During an event, a reporter asked Radhika about the leaked Parched scene. She strongly replied that such controversies are made when people watch and share clips. Hindustan Times reported her response from the event.
2021 (#BoycottRadhikaApte trend): In 2021, the hashtag #BoycottRadhikaApte trended on Twitter after old scenes from Parched resurfaced. BOOM Live reported that the outrage was about a film she had done years earlier, not about any recent action by her.

Radhika Apte Net Worth, Salary

Radhika Apte’s net worth is approximately ₹66 crore ($8–9 million), and she charges ₹4 crore ($480,000) per movie.

Net Worth (Approx.)	₹66 crore ($8–9 million)
Salary (Approx.)	₹4 crore ($480,000) per movie

Radhika Apte Height, Weight & Physical Stats

Height	In centimetres: 156 cm In meters: 1.56 m In feet & inches: 5′ 1½ Inches
Weight	In kg: 50 kg In lbs: 110 lbs
Body Measurements	32-26-34 Inches
Hair Color	Black
Eye Color	Dark Brown