Radhika Madan found herself mired in controversy, not once but twice, after she spoke about her experiences of working in the television industry. The actress who began her journey in showbiz with the TV show Meri Aashiqui Tum Se Hi (2014) got trolled for the first time when she spoke about the hardships she faced while doing the show, and later, she got further flak when, according to people she took a ‘U-turn’ by talking about the positive aspects of working in the television industry.

Talking to us about how it all unfolded, Radhika says, “People were reacting to half information. They had not even heard the question that I was asked (during the interview). It is so heartbreaking. I was asked, ‘Why did I quit television?’ and so I told the truth. I stand by my words and will always share what led to the transition. Surprisingly, I have been saying the same thing since my first film Pataakha (2018). I have no idea why this time around it created such a stir!”

On being trolled for using TV as a stepping stone, Radhika says, “I never dreamed of becoming an actor. I was spotted on social media, called for an audition, and put in front of the camera (for the show). I kept learning while working in the show and eventually, I found my calling. It wasn’t a planned move. I didn’t use TV as a stepping stone to get into films. I only outgrew it. Maybe I am not capable of performing on the go and it doesn’t creatively satisfy me.”