Published 19:20 IST, June 28th 2020
Radhika Madan's answer to those telling her 'stick to TV' involved Sushant Singh Rajput
Radhika Madan revealed that her answer to those telling her to 'stick to TV' involved Sushant Singh Rajput's role in inspiring TV actors to try Bollywood
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While those from film families directly receive launchp into films, or artists often ply ir tre in or mediums before entering films. Many of m start with atre, some get big break from vertisements, a few begin by modelling and TV shows also offer a platform for some. Numerous TV stars eventually me transition to films, and succeeded, one of most table names was Sushant Singh Rajput.
'Sushant was an inpiration'
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late actor’s journey, that started with Kis Desh Mein Hai Meraa Dil before big break in Ekta Kapoor’s Pavitra Rishta, also inspired or TV actors to dream of big screen. One of those who also took that jump has been Rhika Man.
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actress in a recent interview with an entertainment portal stated that Sushant h inspired her and many or aspiring TV actors. Angrezi Medium star said that she took ‘leap’, after becoming a popular face with show Meri Aashiqui Tum Se Hi as Sushant me it look ‘so possible’ for m.
She also recalled how people would tell her to ‘stick to TV’ and discourd her that ‘film producers never gave TV actors a chance.’ Rhika shared that she’d often give Suhant’s example to such people as he played a crucial role for many.
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nepotism debate too has shot to spotlight again amid reports that his alleged ouster from films and being ‘boycott’ by big names played a part in his death.
However, Rhika said that she wants to remember Sushant for his ‘work’, and does t want him to be an ‘instrument’ over this discussion. Pataakha star mitted that nepotism, unfair practices and lobbying were realities of film industry and that she doesn’t mind discussing it. However, she felt that people pushing ir ‘personal nda’ through nepotism debate in wake of Sushant’s death should stop.
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Rhika shared that she too h faced such situations, but she approached it with a positive attitude, offering to audition even when star kids were likely to bag role. She claimed she felt content giving her ‘200 per cent’ and being prepared for whatever outcome might be. Rhika hoped people are courous to dress issues in industry and solve it.
Sushant Singh Rajput’s death on June 14 sent shockwaves across country. Fans have been demanding ‘justice’ for him, with even politicians demanding an enquiry into death. However, Mumbai Police ruled out foul play, as his post-mortem confirmed that he h died of ‘asphyxia due to hanging’, while y have questioned over 25 persons.
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19:20 IST, June 28th 2020