Actor Radhika Apte has come out in support of Alia Bhatt amid criticism of her physique and suitability for action films. Calling out the double standards faced by female actors, Radhika pointed out that male stars performing action sequences are not subjected to the same scrutiny, despite not always having conventionally athletic physiques.

Radhika Apte on double standards faced by women

In an interview with India Today, Radhika defended Alia, who headlines the action film Alpha alongside Sharvari. Responding to the trolling surrounding Alia's appearance and her ability to carry out action sequences, the Akka actor said, “Your actors who are doing action have massive paunches and all, and Alia is bloody fit. I mean, please.”