Actress Radhika Apte was first choice of Producer Sarah Megan Thomas for 'A Call to Spy'

Published : Oct 07, 2020, 04:34 PM IST
Actress Radhika Apte was first choice of Producer Sarah Megan Thomas for 'A Call to Spy'

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"It was so important to have an authentic Indian actress play the role", says producer Sarah Megan, praising Radhika Apte who will be seen in the real-life character of Noor Inayat Khan.

Mumbai: Radhika Apte’s on-screen performances speak volumes for whichever project the Indie star is a part of. She unveils a different and new side of her as an artist, This talent of the actress made her the first choice when it came to choosing who would play the real-life character of Noor Inayat Khan, reveals producer Sarah Megan Thomas for her upcoming film, A Call to Spy.

Sarah Megan Thomas in a recent interview shared, “I love Radhika Apte. I can't even say that enough. This is her American Film Debut and she's going to be huge here what she is in India and internationally, 'huge'."

"Radhika is going to be huge here after what she's in India and internationally- huge", says Sarah Megan Thomas, producer of 'A Call to Spy'

Sharing the process on how Radhika was the first pick for Noor's character she adds, “I saw an Indie film called 'Parched' and I was speaking with the director in part of the director interviews. She said Radhika is amazing and I said yes, I loved her in the film and that was the genesis for she'd make a great Noor."

“Actually, Radhika was our first choice and Lydia, our director knew Radhika very well and so when I brought her to the suggestion she loved it and Radhika said 'Yes' which makes me so happy because for Noor Inayat Khan, it was so important to have an authentic Indian actress play the role", says Sarah.

It's amazing how every opportunity looks out for the actress and adds to the list of phenomenal characters she has given in her career.

The actress also recently worked behind the lens for her directorial debut Sleepwalkers which won the 'The Best Midnight Short Award' at Palms Spring International Short Fest that was held online, this year.

After the super success of Raat Akeli Hai, Radhika will be seen in A Call to Spy portraying the real-life character of Noor Inayat Khan.

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