I didn’t give up, Radhikka Madan on how she earned her role in Angrezi Medium.
Sometimes, dreams don’t knock you have to chase them, fight for them, and show the world you deserve them. That’s exactly what Radhikka Madan did when she set her heart on the role in Angrezi Medium.
Long before sharing screen space with the legendary Irrfan Khan, Radhikka was simply a young actor with passion in her heart and grit in her soul. But what sets her apart is that she didn’t wait for a miracle; she made it happen.
When Radhikka heard about the audition, she didn’t just show up once or twice, she auditioned six times. She wanted the part so badly that she physically and emotionally pushed herself to fit the character’s skin.
She even lost 12 kilograms for the role. Not because someone asked her to but because she believed in going all in. I just wanted to show off, she said playfully in an interview.
Once she landed the role, the excitement was unmatched. Sharing screen space with Irrfan Khan, one of India’s most respected actors, was a dream come true.
But instead of chatting with him on set, Radhikka chose to stay quiet around him not out of fear, but out of pure respect. She observed him, learned from him, and absorbed his energy. Today, she wishes she had spoken to him more. But that silence? It was a tribute in itself.
Just when she thought things couldn’t get better, they did. One day, she received a handwritten letter from none other than Amitabh Bachchan.
I saw the film yesterday… what a mature and balanced performance you have given. Prosperity and all success to you.
Imagine that a note from Big B himself. Radhikka was so overwhelmed, she held the letter for 15 minutes, not knowing whether to cry or scream. Eventually, she cried. Today, that letter hangs framed above her door a constant reminder that her hard work was seen, and it mattered.
Before Angrezi Medium, Radhikka had already made her own path with bold roles in Pataakha, Mard Ko Dard Nahi Hota, and Saas, Bahu Aur Flamingo. But Angrezi Medium felt like a milestone, the kind of story that reshapes a career and leaves a mark.
It wasn’t just a performance it was a statement: She belongs here.
Radhikka Madan’s journey is a reminder for all dreamers: It’s okay to be stubborn about what sets your soul on fire.
Audition six times. Knock on doors. Change yourself if it helps you grow. Because one day, a “yes” will come and it will all be worth it.
