Radhika Apte is all set to step into Aishwarya Rai Bachchan’s shoes as she plays the lead, Binodini in Anurag Basu’s version of Chokher Bali for the small screen. Radhika was first noticed for her performance in the film Shor In the City, after which she seemed to have disappeared for quite a while.
Explaining her absence Radhika says, “After SITC I took a two-year break and went to London to study contemporary dance at Trinity College.
I wanted to do so for a long time, but my theatre commitments did not allow me. I lost a lot of work due to my absence in Mumbai but I have no regrets. Those two years in London were the best.”
Talking about moving to TV with Chokher Bali she says, “I haven’t been too keen on doing TV, but this show was an exception.
There were many reasons for saying yes to this one like Anurag Basu directing the show and Binodini being an extremely layered character. The show has been shot like a film.”
The actress admits she hasn’t seen the original film. “ I’ve not seen the original because I wanted to work with a fresh approach. I would have detailed discussions with Anurag on the sets and that helped me understand the role.”
But isn’t she worried about comparisons with Aishwarya? “I have never bothered about comparisons. It doesn’t affect me.”
