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I'M NOT JUST A TV ACTOR: RIDHIMA ON ENTERING REGIONAL CINEMA
Hindustan Times Mumbai
|July 19, 2025
The actor talks about her Marathi film debut, breaking language barriers, and why follower count shouldn’t define talent
Ridhima Pandit is set to make her big-screen debut with Premachi Goshta 2, directed by Satish Rajwade. For the qactor, the film isn’t just a professional milestone, it's a personal tribute. “This is a dedication to my grandmother. She's so proud that her Marathi mulgi is finally doing a film in her own language,” she says.
She goes on, “My mother is Gujarati, so I really hope my next is a Gujarati film. Language shouldn't be a barrier — I want to keep exploring different languages and stories.”
This story is from the July 19, 2025 edition of Hindustan Times Mumbai.
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