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Short Stream | ‘Varas’ by Rohan Apte

Short Stream | ‘Varas’ by Rohan Apte

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At 29, writer-director Rohan Apte has cemented a film language about netherworlds and fantasy like he was always a fan of the horror genre. “More than horror I think it is a fascination for other worlds and objects that represent emotions and histories,” says Apte, about his short but assured oeuvre of two short films — Maya, in which a magical drink propels destinies and behaviours; and his new film, Varas, which gets its India premiere at the Wench Film Festival, the country’s leading film festival for horror and genre films, in Mumbai on February 28. A still from the short movie Varas Varas is an intriguing combination of horror and social commentary. Think of Apte’s language as an inspired re-channeling of the Roman Polanski classic Rosemary’s Baby (1968) and Rahi Anil Barve’s period folk horror masterpiece Tumbbad (2018). Apte mentions Rosemary’s Baby as one of his seminal inspirations. “The look of Varas is definitely very inspired by Tumbbad. My production designer, Apurva Mehra, in fact, worked with Barve earlier,” Apte says. The narrative propeller …

Lust Stories 3 first look: Radhika Apte, Konkona Sen Sharma, Ali Fazal and more bring new tales of love and desire | Web-series News

Lust Stories 3 first look: Radhika Apte, Konkona Sen Sharma, Ali Fazal and more bring new tales of love and desire | Web-series News

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2 min readNew DelhiFeb 3, 2026 10:22 PM IST Netflix’s International Emmy-nominated anthology series Lust Stories is returning with its third season. Acclaimed directors Vikramaditya Motwane, Kiran Rao, Vishal Bhardwaj and Shakun Batra will be directing four films in the anthology this time. On Tuesday, Netflix released the first look of the third season, starring Radhika Apte, Konkona Sen Sharma, Vijay Varma, Abhishek Banerjee, Gurfateh Pirzada, Sana Thampi, Ali Fazal, Radhika Madan, Aditi Rao Hydari and Siddharth. The official synopsis of Lust Stories 3 read, “Lust Stories 3 marks the return of the International Emmy–nominated anthology with four new chapters helmed by some of Indian cinema’s most distinctive voices. Through four bite-sized yet emotionally resonant films, the anthology once again explores lust, love, relationships, and repressed desire, offering fresh perspectives on intimacy, longing, and human connection in all their complexity.” ALSO READ | Netflix India 2026 slate: Sunny Deol-Akshaye Khanna’s Ikka, Saif Ali Khan’s Hum Hindustani among 21 new shows, movies. Watch According to Variety, while Vikramaditya Motwane’s film is fronted by Radhika Apte and …

Radhika Apte wants to change working hours in film industry, had ‘multiple arguments for refusing to do long shifts’

Radhika Apte wants to change working hours in film industry, had ‘multiple arguments for refusing to do long shifts’

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After actor Deepika Padukone, Radhika Apte has refused to “do long shifts” in the film industry. Speaking with Filmfare, Radhika shared that she had to fight with people about this matter. She added that while some people suggest taking a nanny to look after the actor’s baby, “that’s really not the answer.” Radhika Apte, who is married to Benedict Taylor, is the mother. Radhika Apte opens up about long working hours Radhika was asked about what she would do to change something in the film industry to make it more parent-friendly. She said, “I’ll change the working hours to begin with. You can’t expect someone to go an entire week without seeing their child. I’ve had multiple conversations and arguments over refusing to do long shifts. You’ll be surprised at how much one has to fight. I find it quite baffling. And people say have a nanny and let them come on set. I’m sorry, but that’s really not the answer.” Radhika talks about her non-negotiables The actor also talked about her “non-negotiables when signing …

Radhika Apte says she was asked to pad her chest and butt on a South Indian film: ‘How much rounder will you make?’

Radhika Apte says she was asked to pad her chest and butt on a South Indian film: ‘How much rounder will you make?’

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Published on: Dec 20, 2025 08:28 pm IST Radhika Apte opened up on her experience on working in some of the South Indian films in the past, sharing that she had a ‘really difficult time’. Radhika Apte has acted in several languages, including Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Bengali and Malayalam. The actor shared that she had a particularly ‘difficult time’ working in some of the South Indian films, but did not give away any names. In a conversation with Saali Mohabbat co-star Divyenndu Sharma for Screen, Radhika recalled that she was once asked to add padding on her breasts and on her bum for the film. (Also read: ‘The awful producers didn’t put me up, didn’t pay me’: Radhika Apte on her traumatic film debut) Radhika Apte talked about her experience on working in a film from South India.(Photo: Instagram) What Radhika said During the chat, Radhika said, “I did some South Indian films because I really needed money. The thing is there is such good cinema also, especially in South India. I am not …

Radhika Apte says early days on a South Indian film set were ‘traumatic’: ‘I wouldn’t want any woman in that position’ | Bollywood News

Radhika Apte says early days on a South Indian film set were ‘traumatic’: ‘I wouldn’t want any woman in that position’ | Bollywood News

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Radhika Apte has completed two decades in the film industry. While she now gains enough say in what she wants to do and doesn’t, she still shudders at the thought of what she was made to go through in her early days. While she distanced herself from Hindi films made by some “big people,” she was subjected to sexism even in the South Indian films she did back in the late 2000s. “I didn’t too many big Hindi films where this happened. There were some offers that came to me, and I went to meet them. When I realized, I said I’m never going to work with them. They’re awful people. Very big people. If I start putting names, you’ll be like, ‘Whaaat?’ But yeah, not working with you guys,” Radhika recalled in an edition of Creator X Creator on SCREEN. “Then I did some South films because I really needed money,” said Radhika, adding, “Some of the films that I did, I had a really difficult time on those sets. I remember there was …

Nawazuddin Siddiqui-Radhika Apte starrer wins hearts; fans call it ‘Smart…’

Nawazuddin Siddiqui-Radhika Apte starrer wins hearts; fans call it ‘Smart…’

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Raat Akeli Hai The Bansal Murders X review: Nawazuddin Siddiqui-Radhika Apte starrer wins hearts; fans call it ‘Smart…’ Home Web Series Raat Akeli Hai The Bansal Murders X review: Nawazuddin Siddiqui-Radhika Apte starrer wins hearts; fa… Raat Akeli Hai The Bansal Murders X review: Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Radhika Apte’s movie has been receiving positive reactions from the audience. Here is what netizens say about the film. Read to know more. Raat Akeli Hai The Bansal Murders X review: Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Radhika Apte bring yet another gripping crime thriller this time. The prequel, which was released on Netflix, was highly successful. After the trailer was launched, the audience was expecting more this time from the makers. Well! It won’t be wrong to say that the film has lived up to the expectations this time too as it has been getting good reviews from the viewers. Not only that, the audience has been giving 4 out 5 for this film. …

Radhika Apte recalls being ill-treated by Vaah! Life Ho Toh Aisi! producers

Radhika Apte recalls being ill-treated by Vaah! Life Ho Toh Aisi! producers

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Radhika Apte is currently basking in the success of her latest release, Saali Mohabbat. Amid the acclaim, the actress recently made an honest and unfiltered confession about being ill-treated by the producers of her debut film, Vaah! Life Ho Toh Aisi!. Radhika added that she would like to forget the film. Radhika Apte recalls horrible treatment from producers During a conversation with The Indian Express, Radhika revealed, “The awful producers didn`t put me up and didn`t pay me. When my mother and I asked them to sign a contract, they said, `Arey, even Urmila Matondkar didn`t sign a contract.` I don`t know if she signed or not, but they treated us horribly.” She added, “Mahesh Manjrekar was a great guy. That`s why I like to forget my film, because the production was awful! And I say it out loud.” SHe further opened up about how she was cast in the 2005 comedy film, saying, “I was doing a play called Brain Surgeon. It was a good play. We won an award in a state competition. …

‘The awful producers didn’t put me up, didn’t pay me’: Radhika Apte on her traumatic film debut

‘The awful producers didn’t put me up, didn’t pay me’: Radhika Apte on her traumatic film debut

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Published on: Dec 17, 2025 08:12 pm IST Radhika Apte reflects on her 20-year career, expressing a desire to forget her debut film due to a poor production experience.  Radhika Apte, who has carved out a niche for herself over the past two decades with her versatility across films, recently reflected on her career as she completes 20 years in the industry. Surprisingly, the actress prefers to forget her debut film Vaah! Life Ho Toh Aisi!, which featured Shahid Kapoor, Sanjay Dutt, Amrita Rao, and Arshad Warsi, among others. Radhika Apte shares her challenging debut experience in Vaah! Life Ho Toh Aisi!, criticising the producers for their treatment. Radhika opens up about her horrible experience in first film In an interaction with Indian Express, Radhika recalled the difficult experience during her first film, particularly blaming producer Sangeetha Ahir for the rough start. “The awful producers didn’t put me up, didn’t pay me. When my mother and I asked them to sign a contract, they said, ‘Arey, even Urmila Matondkar didn’t sign a contract. I don’t …

Exclusive | Radhika Apte says she wants to forget first film Vaah! Life Ho Toh Aisi!: ‘Producers treated me horribly, didn’t pay’ | Bollywood News

Exclusive | Radhika Apte says she wants to forget first film Vaah! Life Ho Toh Aisi!: ‘Producers treated me horribly, didn’t pay’ | Bollywood News

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Radhika Apte has completed 20 years in the film industry. However, she confesses she’d like to forget her first film, Mahesh Manjrekar’s 2005 fantasy comedy Vaah! Life Ho Toh Aisi!, which also starred Shahid Kapoor, Sanjay Dutt, Amrita Rao, and Arshad Warsi among others. She blames the producer, Sangeetha Ahir, for the disappointing start to her career. “The awful producers didn’t put me up, didn’t pay me. When my mother and I asked them to sign a contract, they said, ‘Arey, even Urmila Matondkar didn’t sign a contract. I don’t know if she signed or not, but they treated us horribly. Mahesh Manjrekar was a great guy. That’s why I like to forget my film because the production was awful! And I say it out loud,” said Radhika in an edition of Creator X Creator on SCREEN, confessing that she doesn’t like to admit to her first film. Radhika also recalled how she landed that supporting role in Vaah! Life Ho Toh Aisi!. “I was doing a play called Brain Surgeon. It was a good …

Divyenndu, Radhika Apte and director Tisca Chopra on complicated relationships, love and more [Exclusive]

Divyenndu, Radhika Apte and director Tisca Chopra on complicated relationships, love and more [Exclusive]

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Saali Mohabbat: Divyenndu, Radhika Apte and director Tisca Chopra on complicated relationships, love and more [Exclusive] Home Videos Saali Mohabbat: Divyenndu, Radhika Apte and director Tisca Chopra on complicated relationships, love and more [Exclusive] Tisca Chopra, Divyenndu, and Radhika Apte discuss their film “Saali Mohabbat”, exploring themes of complicated relationships, love, and revenge. The cast shares behind-the-scenes insights and character experiences. By: Video Desk  |  Published: December 14, 2025 12:00 AM IST In an exclusive interview with Bollywood Life, the cast and director of the ZEE 5 movie “Saali Mohabbat” open up about the complexities of modern-day love and relationships. Starring Divyendu, Radhika Apte, the movie has been making waves on ZEE 5 as a crime thriller that explores the intricacies of human emotions. It is a love story told in three different ways. It follows Smita (Radhika Apte), a middle-class woman who gets swept into a murder investigation when two people are murdered in her small town. The film begins with a murder in a sleepy …