# Hansal Mehta Declares: Radhika Madan Deserves Better Roles After Stunning Turn in *Subedaar*! Imagine a feisty daughter who doesn't flinch from her character's raw ugliness—that's **Radhika Madan** in *Subedaar*, earning rare praise from filmmaker **Hansal Mehta** who says she deserves far better opportunities in Indian cinema.[1][2][4] Directed by **Suresh Triveni**, *Subedaar* stars **Anil Kapoor** as retired soldier Arjun Maurya, battling corruption, crime, and a fractured family in rural Madhya Pradesh. Madan plays his internally wounded daughter Shyama, bringing emotional intensity to a story that channels the **'angry young man'** rage of classics like *Zanjeer* and *Deewar*—but with a fresh, contemporary edge.[1][2][3] Mehta, impressed by Triveni's bold shift from lighter films like *Tumhari Sulu* and *Jalsa*, highlights how the director blends sharp writing, unapologetic 80s-style action, and powerhouse performances.[1][3] What stands out? Mehta's direct words on Madan: "**Radhika Madan deserves better than what our cinema has given her so far, better parts, better films, more opportunities. As the feisty but internally wounded daughter, she does not shy away from ugliness in service of her character. That is courage. That is craft.**"[1][2][4] Even **Anurag Kashyap** chimed in, calling the film tense, gritty, and theater-worthy in a patriarchal world echoing *Paap Singh Tomar*.[4] Now streaming on **Amazon Prime Video**, *Subedaar* is sparking buzz for its mix of revenge drama, family strife, and standout acting—proving Madan is ready for lead roles that match her talent.[1][2]
*Epic Bollywood showdown: Action meets emotion in Subedaar-style intensity (Unsplash free stock image).*
Citations
1.https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/hansal-mehta-radhika-madan-subedaar-radhika-madan-deserves-better-cinema-given-far/
2.https://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/bollywood-news/article/hansal-mehta-applauds-radhikka-madan-in-subedaar-says-she-deserves-better-roles-23619765
3.https://www.filmibeat.com/ott/subedaar-hansal-mehta-praises-radhika-madan-performance-says-she-deserves-better-roles-011-505729.html
4.https://www.news18.com/movies/bollywood/hansal-mehta-praises-radhika-madans-courage-and-craft-in-subedaar-deserves-better-opportunities-ws-l-9948065.html
5.https://www.60secondsnow.com/amphtml/entertainment/subedaar-hansal-mehta-praises-radhika-madan-performance-says-she-deserves-better-roles-011-505729.html
6.https://rigoberthareviews.com/subedaar-anil-kapoor-and-radhika-madan-lift-this-old-school-masala/
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