Radhika Apte Biography: Child, Movies, Age, Net Worth, Siblings, Parents, Height, Ethnicity, Husband

Radhika Apte is an Indian actress known for her work in film and television across multiple languages, including Hindi, Bengali, Marathi, Telugu, Tamil, and Malayalam. She has also been active in theatre and has recently explored screenwriting.

While she has been associated with film direction, this aspect of her career remains less prominent.

Profile

• Full Name: Radhika Apte
• Stage Name: Radhika Apte
• Born: 7, September 1985
• Age: 39 years old
• Birthplace: Vellore, India
• Nationality: Indian
• Occupation: Actress
• Height: 1.6m
• Parent: Dr. Charudutt Apte and Dr. Jayashree Apte
• Siblings: Ketan Apte
• Spouse: Benedict Taylor
• Children: 1
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $1 million

Early Life And Education

Radhika Apte was born on September 7, 1985, in Vellore, India. Her parents, Dr. Charudutt Apte, a neurosurgeon and chairman of Sahyadri Hospital in Pune, and Dr. Jayashree Apte raised her. She also has a brother named Ketan Apte.

She earned a Bachelor’s degree in Economics and Mathematics from Fergusson College in Pune. She later pursued a Diploma in Dance Studies at Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance in London. Radhika Apte is of Marathi ethnicity and follows Hinduism.

Career

Radhika Apte began her career in theatre before transitioning to film, making her debut with a brief role in the 2005 fantasy drama Vaah! Life Ho Toh Aisi!.

She landed her first lead role in the 2009 Bengali drama Antaheen and went on to work across multiple languages, including Marathi, Bengali, and Tamil. Through these diverse performances, she gradually established herself in the Indian film industry, gaining recognition for her nuanced portrayals in regional and mainstream cinema.

Her breakthrough in Bollywood came in 2015 with critically acclaimed performances in Badlapur, Hunterrr, and Manjhi – The Mountain Man. These films showcased her versatility and earned her widespread recognition.

In 2016, she further cemented her reputation with leading roles in independent films like Phobia and Parched, where she was praised for her ability to bring depth to complex characters. Apte also gained mainstream attention with roles in Kabali alongside Rajinikanth and the social drama Pad Man, further expanding her influence in Indian cinema.

In recent years, Apte has achieved international recognition, mainly through Netflix projects such as Lust Stories, Sacred Games, and Raat Akeli Hai. Her performance in Lust Stories earned her an International Emmy nomination, reinforcing her global appeal.

She continued pushing creative boundaries and delivered acclaimed performances in films like Andhadhun and Monica, O My Darling. Looking ahead, she is set to make her directorial debut with the action-fantasy film Kotya, marking an exciting new phase in her career.

Social Media

• Instagram handle: @radhikaofficial
• Twitter handle: @radhika_apte

Personal Life

Radhika Apte married Benedict Taylor, a British musician, violinist, and composer. The two first met in London in 2011 while Radhika studied contemporary dance.

They had an intimate wedding ceremony in 2012 and an official celebration in 2013. After 12 years of marriage, the couple welcomed their first child, a daughter, in late 2024.

Filmography

• Vaah! Life Ho Toh Aisi! (2005)
• Antaheen (2009)
• Rakta Charitra (2010)
• Shor in the City (2011)
• I Am (2011)
• Tukaram (2012)
• Rupkatha Noy (2013)
• Lai Bhaari (2014)
• Badlapur (2015)
• Hunter (2015)
• Manjhi – The Mountain Man (2015)
• Phobia (2016)
• Kabali (2016)
• Parched (2016)
• Pad Man (2018)
• Lust Stories (2018)
• Andhadhun (2018)
• The Wedding Guest (2018)
• Bombairiya (2019)
• Chithiram Pesuthadi 2 (2019)
• A Call to Spy (2019)
• Raat Akeli Hai (2020)
• Monica, O My Darling (2022)
• Vikram Vedha (2022)
• Forensic (2022)
• Merry Christmas (2024)
• Sister Midnight (2024)

Net Worth

Radhika Apte’s net Worth is estimated to be approximately $1 million, with her earnings mainly derived from acting roles and brand endorsements.