Radhika Apte Pumps Breastmilk at BAFTAs While Holding Champagne: ‘It’s Hard to Be a New Mum and Work

Radhika Apte Pumps Breastmilk: Radhika Apte, an actress, posted a photo of herself breast-pumping milk and mentioned that she attended the BAFTA awards only two months after giving birth to her child. Radhika took to Instagram on Tuesday and posted a selfie of herself standing inside a bathroom while holding a glass of champagne.

Radhika Apte finishes mom duties at BAFTA

In the photo, the 39-year-old actor is seen holding a glass of champagne in one hand while using a breast pump with the other. Sharing the story behind the picture, Radhika wrote, "And now my BAFTAs reality (laughing emoji) #breastfeeding #postpartum #breastpump."

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She added, "I have to thank Natasha @tashtash07 for making it possible for me to attend the BAFTAs. She scheduled the itinerary around my breast-pumping timings. She not only accompanied me to the washroom to express milk but, more importantly, brought me champagne in the loo (laughing and red heart emoji)."

Speaking of the struggles of a new mother, the Sacred Games actor concluded, "It’s hard as is to be a new mum and work. This level of care and sensitivity is rare in our film industry and much appreciated."

Actor Kalki Koechlin, who embraced motherhood in 2020, commented on Radhika's post, saying, "Hear hear (fire emoji) we love those who actively help us through this insane early phase of motherhood." Actor Amruta Subhash dropped red heart emojis in the comments section.

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The picture quickly went viral, sparking discussions about the challenges new mothers face in balancing careers and childcare, especially in industries where long hours and demanding schedules are the norm. Many applauded Radhika for her honesty, calling her post an important step in normalizing postpartum struggles.

Radhika was attending the BAFTAs in support of her film Sister Midnight, which was nominated for Outstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director, or Producer. Despite the glitz of the evening, she made it clear that behind the scenes, she was still very much in “new mom mode.”

Her post not only highlighted the personal struggles of postpartum life but also underscored the importance of a strong support system. In an industry where appearances often take centre stage, Radhika’s candidness offered a refreshing and much-needed perspective on the realities of working motherhood.

Radhika’s comedy-horror film Sister Midnight was nominated for Outstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director, or Producer at the 78th BAFTA Awards. Directed by Karan Kandhari in his debut, the film features Radhika as a woman forced into an unhappy arranged marriage.

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