Radhika Madan Biography: Since 2014, Radhika Madan, an Indian actress from Delhi, has appeared in television programmes and films. She is best known for her portrayal of Ishaani on Meri Aashiqui Tum Se Hi. In 2015, as an enthusiastic dancer, she participated in the dance reality programme Jhalak Dikkla Jaa. In 2018, Radhika made her Bollywood debut with the drama film Pataakha.
Radhika Madan Biography
Early Years
Radhika Madan was born on May 1, 1995, and is the daughter of businessman Sujit Madan and painter Neeru Madan. Being of middle-class Punjabi descent, she resided with her parents and older brother Arjun in a small family of four. Born and raised in Delhi, Radhika attended New Delhi’s Delhi Public School. Later, she enlisted in a commerce course at Jesus and Mary College, University of Delhi, in New Delhi.
Since early infancy, Radhika has had a strong passion for dancing. As a consequence, she began taking dance classes in eighth grade. There, she learned several forms of dance, including jazz, hip-hop, and ballet. In addition, she also served as an instructor. Radhika Madan enrolled in a New York dance company so she could become a Dancing sensation. She was on the verge of leaving India when the ‘Meri Aashiqui Tumse hi’ team approached her.
As Radhika was never interested in acting, she initially fled the set in terror. It was particularly challenging for her to portray emotions, particularly weeping. Her character ‘Ishaani’ soon became a ubiquitous name, and she grew accustomed to the attention.
Radhika Madan Career
Radhika Madan launched her career as an actress in 2014 with the television series Meri Aashiqui Tum Se Hi. The Balaji Telefilms-produced series was based on the British novel Wuthering Heights. Radhika portrayed the role of Ishaani and was praised for her performance. She received numerous nominations and awards, including the Indian Telly Awards for Best Fresh New Face, the Gold Award for Gold Debut in the main role, and the Indian Television Academy Awards for Youth Icon of the Year. Radhika participated in the dancing reality programme ‘Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa – Reloaded’ the following year, in 2015.
After her initial television appearances, Radhika Madan considered entering Bollywood. She released her first film, Pataakha, in 2018. Radhika played the lead character of Champa ‘Badki’ Kumari alongside actress Sanya Malhotra.
Radhika quit her audition for Laila Majnu for this action-comedy after discovering ‘uniqueness’ in the film. She diligently prepared physically for her role and viewed numerous classic action films to familiarise herself with the genre. As a consequence, she performed every stunt alone. When evaluating Radhika, Pradeep Menon of Firstpost stated, “She shines in the action scenes.” The film was a success, and Radhika’s acting was praised.
Recently, in 2020, Radhika Madan appeared in the comedy-drama film Angrezi Medium. She portrayed Tarika ‘Taru’, the daughter of Irrfan Khan’s ‘Champak’ in the film. The film was a spiritual sequel to the 2017 release of Hindi Medium. Anupama Chopra writes, “She captures the natural innocence of a 17-year-old eager to leave her small town and see the world.” Although Radhika’s performance was praised, the film’s box office performance was disappointing.
In 2021, the actress appeared in the Disney+ Hotstar premiere of the romantic drama film Shiddat. She portrayed Kratika opposite actor Sunny Kaushal.
Radhika Madan Net worth
As of 2022, Radhika Madan’s net worth is $8 million US or 61 crore rupees. Radhika Madan is compensated between Rs 50 Lakhs and Rs 1 Crore for each film in which she appears. The majority of Radhika’s income is generated by her appearances in Bollywood films, television serials, and reality television shows.
Awards
Radhika Madan has won four accolades, including the Indian Television Academy Award in 2015, the Filmfare OTT Award in 2021, and the Gold Award in 2015.
Family
She hails from a family of considerable wealth. She is the daughter of entrepreneur Sujit Madan and painter Neeru Madan. Arjun Madan, her older sibling, is an implementation developer. She is a member of the Khatri caste.
