Radhika Apte: 40s are my peak of desire

Radhika Apte, now 41, is challenging societal perceptions of aging and female sexuality. She argues that society often views aging negatively, especially for women, but she experiences her 40s as a period of heightened self-awareness and personal freedom.

Apte feels more in tune with her body and desires in her 40s, a phase she describes as the peak of understanding sexuality and personal needs. She credits motherhood with profoundly altering her relationship with her body, making her feel fitter and more vital.

The actor also criticized societal discomfort surrounding sexuality and desire, emphasizing the need for basic equality and the freedom to think and speak openly. She aims to foster a healthier environment for her daughter regarding natural curiosity and desire, rejecting shame-based upbringing.

Her role in 'Lust Stories 3' allowed her to explore these themes through a middle-aged woman, reflecting broader conversations on age, gender, and sexuality.