Radhika Apte to play an agoraphobic in her next film

Actress Radhika Apte who was last seen in movies like 'Badlapur', 'Manjhi: The Mountain Man' and 'Hunterr' and has been appreciated by critics for her choice of roles, will now been seen playing the character of a person who has Agoraphobia or panic disorder.

This

psychological thriller

is directed by Pawan Kripalani and is about a woman who suffers from this disorder. According to health experts, people suffering from this disorder are scared of open or public spaces.

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It has been reported that the actress has taken up this role so as to create an awareness about this disorder and has also acted in a special digital series for which she has already shot for about 10-12 videos.

We've learnt that Radhika will be talking about different

phobias

in these videos which will be released online on a weekly basis.

Watch: What's Your Phobia? Day 1 - Featuring Radhika Apte