Actress Radhika Apte says a leaked intimate scene had a major impact on her personal life, telling interviewers that she stayed inside for four days after the footage circulated online. She describes feeling fear about what people might do and worries that strangers could potentially find her at her home.

Apte says the incident moved beyond the context of filming and quickly affected her day-to-day safety and relationships. She recalls asking people around her—including her driver and watchman—about whether they had seen the clip and seeking reassurance that they would continue to support and protect her while she carried on with work. She also discusses the broader issue that, while actors may agree to intimate scenes as part of their job, privacy can be compromised if footage is leaked.

Across reports, the outlets focus on her account of fear and the practical steps she took afterward, with both mentioning the role of her security and staff in her response. The stories also note that she continues acting and recently appears in the Netflix anthology “Lust Stories 3,” including the segment “Husband Swap.”