I had a great time directing: Radhika Apte

One of the most versatile actors in the industry, Radhika Apte has delivered some of her best performances on the silver screen and the digital platform. With her last few OTT projects, she has made a name for herself internationally as well. Now, the actor is all set to make her debut as a director with an upcoming short film, Sleepwalkers. The 30-minute film stars Gulshan Devaiah and Shahana Goswami in lead roles and addresses issues pertaining to consciousness for environment conservation.

Talking about her decision to direct, the 34-year-old says, “I wanted to direct for myself. When I wrote a short film, I knew I had to direct it. It was fun and I had a great time doing it. Sleepwalkers is a very passionate project for me and the entire team.”

Apte is aware that people might assume that she would now veer towards direction

I wanted to direct for myself. When I wrote a short film, I knew I had to direct it. It was fun and I had a great time doing it.

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and states, “It is not like I am switching to direction. I have no such intention. The way one manages multiple acting projects, I will manage acting and directing if need be. But I don’t even know when I would be directing next. I don’t want to do it necessarily, unless I really, really want to direct again. If I write something interesting or if I passionately feel like directing, then I will. Maybe, I might not even direct anything in the future. Who knows?”

Apte will be seen next in Raat Akeli Hai alongside actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui. She recently finished the first schedule in Lucknow.