Radhika Apte explains why she and Benedict Taylor chose not to have kids

• Actress Radhika Apte announced her pregnancy at the BFI London Film Festival, displaying her baby bump.
• Apte clarified that she wouldn’t share the pregnancy or birth news on social media.
• The couple initially remained in shock and denial until about two weeks ago.

On October 16, 2024, actress Radhika Apte proudly displayed her baby bump at the BFI London Film Festival to announce her pregnancy. Instead of following the trend of sharing pregnancy news through creative Instagram posts, Radhika chose a more traditional approach with her red carpet-appearance. In a recent interview, the “Ghoul” actress revealed that she and her husband, Benedict Taylor, initially didn’t want to have children, humorously noting, “We don’t even know how to dress a baby.”

In a recent conversation with Zoom, Radhika Apte mentioned that she initially thought her baby bump might go unnoticed, but it turned out to be too prominent. She added that, without the premiere, her pregnancy might have remained a secret, as she had no intention of posting an announcement online.

Radhika emphasized that such matters are personal, stating she wouldn’t share the news of her pregnancy or the birth of her child on social media.

The “Andhadhun” actress shared that she and her husband, London-based musician Benedict Taylor, never really planned to have children. However, she described their initial reaction to the pregnancy as “a funny story,” explaining that they remained in shock and denial until about two weeks ago.

She humorously added that they don’t even know how to dress a baby but acknowledged that the reality has finally started to sink in for them.

The actress revealed that having children was never part of her plan, making the experience quite an unexpected twist and a significant turning point in her life. She explained that adjusting took time since she had never considered what pregnancy entails or the physical and emotional changes it brings.

She noted that a lot of sacredness surrounds pregnancy, which can sometimes obscure the reality, as many people don’t openly discuss its challenges. According to her, pregnancy is not universally easy or enjoyable; everyone’s experience varies, and for her, it has been a difficult journey.

Radhika Apte emphasized the need for psychological and physical preparation, especially for someone with an active lifestyle. Reflecting on her first trimester, she described experiencing severe bloating, constipation, and nausea while filming in 40-degree heat for three straight months.

Apte expressed frustration with people who advised her to “be happy” because she was expecting, as she was already coping with significant physical and emotional challenges, which made her want to “punch them.”

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