Radhika Madan On How She Would Give Sushant's Example When Adviced Against Bollywood & Considered 'TV People'

It is no secret that actor Sushant Singh Rajput's passing away a couple of weeks ago has indeed shaken the nation where even though things are murkier with interrogations and conspiracy theories going on but there also the side which tells and reminds us about the sheer sorrow that still sustains even days after it has happened.

Undoubtedly an 'outsider' so to speak, Rajput became one of the extremely few people to make a name for himself in films, all the more because he came from TV.

Multiple actors from the small screen tried to make it big on TV but the success ratio was dismal. Rajput defied those odds and carved an amazing path to his journey. And that is also what actor Radhika Madan would cite as an example where she decided to take the big leap in films. In an interview with SpotboyE, Madan opened up on how she would give Rajput's example as to 

how 'TV people' can still make it big and he was an inspiration. She said, "Sushant was the one who inspired all of us. I took that leap from TV to Bollywood because he made it look so possible. He played that part. I always used to give his examples whenever people came to me and suggested that I stick to TV because TV actors ko koi nahi leta. I want to remember him for the work that he did. If you want to address the issue of nepotism, unfair practices and lobbying that is happening in the industry, I don't mind discussing it. Let's discuss it and it is something which needs to be addressed. But I don't want Sushant to be an instrument for that. Nobody knows what exactly happened, so we should just stop our own personal agenda." 

When asked if she faced anything similar, she said, "Not because I am a TV actress but because I am not from the industry. Of course, we face it. It's relevant and it's there. But at the same time, I also believe in giving my 200%. Even if I know that the role is being offered to a star kid, I always request for an audition at least. My job is to give my best and sleep peacefully at night thinking I gave my best, now whatever happens, happens. It existed in the industry and people were aware about it but I really don't want people to lose lives to realise it. I want all of us to be courageous enough to address the issue and solve it.

Indeed, things need to change.