Radhika Apte

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Characters played by Radhika Apte

Noor Inayat Khan — A Call to Spy (2020)

Noor is an intelligent and meticulous recruit whose exceptional speed with wireless messages makes her valuable to the resistance effort. Some officers distrust her because of rumors about her origins and accent, but she accepts deployment as a wireless operator, motivated by opposition to injustice rather than hatred.

Samira — The Wedding Guest (2019)

Samira is a bride resisting an arranged marriage who chooses to escape with Jay and reunite with Deepesh. After Deepesh's betrayal and death, she helps conceal the diamonds, develops a mutual attraction with Jay, and ultimately leaves with most of the money and fake documents to begin a new life.

Sophie — Andhadhun (2018)

She accidentally meets Akash, helps him after he is knocked over, and secures his engagement at her father's diner. She develops a romantic relationship with him but leaves after being deceived into believing he slept with Simi. Two years later, she finds Akash in Kraków and hears his account.

Kalindi — Lust Stories (2018)

Married college professor exploring extramarital desires and emotional instability.

Priya — Vikram Vedha (2022)

Priya is Vikram's wife and a lawyer who secures Vedha's release on bail. Her legal action indirectly helps Vikram recognize that the victim from the earlier encounter was Krishna aka 'Shatak', whose distinctive burn mark reveals the truth. She is connected to the investigation through both her marriage to Vikram and her intervention in Vedha's case.

ACP Vyjayanti Naidu — Monica, O My Darling (2022)

Police officer leading the investigation into the series of deaths at Unicorn. Initially presents Tamang Rana as Monica's killer to the public. Privately reveals to Jayant the true conspiracy: Monica was pregnant with CEO Satyanarayan's child, and Satyanarayan orchestrated Tamang's poisoning and subsequent murder by Naidu herself to cover up the affair and silence the blackmail.

Gayatri — The Ashram (2018)

Gayatri is associated with the ashram and is caught by Jamie while transporting herbs. She denies drugging the residents and explains that the herbs are medicine for the dying guru. She also confirms that Sophie was known to the community, though she initially refuses to disclose everything, deepening Jamie's suspicion and search for answers.

Priya Rai — Baazaar (2018)

Rizwan's co-worker and girlfriend, who helps him begin a successful career in Mumbai. She provides insider information that enables him to recover Shakun's losses and is later revealed to have influenced Rizwan from the beginning. Priya ultimately becomes a witness against Shakun and accepts responsibility for her involvement.

Smita/Kavita — Saali Mohabbat (2024)

Smita is married to Pankaj and refuses to sell the Moradabad house she inherited from her father, which is her last connection to him. She makes room for a young relative despite Pankaj's objections and tries to look after her. Neighbors also praise Kavita for her chutney.

Mehak — Phobia (2016)

Mehak is a highly talented artist whose assault by a taxi driver leaves her with severe agoraphobia and fear of public spaces. After moving into an empty apartment, she becomes convinced that Manu Malhotra killed Jiah and experiences visions that later prove to be premonitions. Her final confrontation with Shaan leads her to overcome her fear.

Lajjo — Parched (2015)

A close friend and ally to Rani, Lajjo endures an abusive marriage with her alcoholic husband, Manoj. She faces constant mockery and stigma for her supposed infertility. After discovering that her husband may be the infertile one, she secretly conceives a child with Bijli's lover. When Manoj beats her upon learning of the pregnancy and accidentally burns himself, she finally breaks free. Lajjo joins Rani and Bijli in fleeing their village to escape patriarchal oppression and seek a better life.

Radha — Raat Akeli Hai (2020)

Former mistress turned bride, targeted by family resentment and central to the murder mystery.

Career Overview

Radhika Apte has 66 screen credits in a career dating back to 2005. Their work spans 3 cinematic universes — most prominently Lust Stories Collection with 2 titles. Signature works include Lust Stories 3, A Call to Spy, Sister Midnight. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

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Gender
female
Known Credits
66
Birth Date
1985-09-07
Birth Place
Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India

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Universe traveler — spans 3 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q7280241), public domain (CC0).