Radhika Apte Recalls Being Pressured To Shoot Action Sequences In Innerwear
· Entertainment · Indian Express, Times of India
Actress Radhika Apte revealed during promotional interviews in Mumbai for her upcoming show Akka that she faced absurd demands on a film set where she was asked to perform action sequences wearing underwear. The actress described the two-week negotiation process as traumatizing and depressing, noting that filmmakers pressured her to wear revealing clothing with open buttons. Apte also highlighted the difficult position of intimacy coordinators on film sets, stating that professionals are frequently fired for taking a stand against such last-minute demands. She emphasized that character requirements and wardrobe expectations must be clearly communicated and agreed upon before signing a project.
Why it matters
The incident brings renewed scrutiny to working conditions, consent protocols, and the treatment of actors and intimacy coordinators on Indian film sets.
Read the original report — Indian Express
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