Benedict Taylor: The Supportive Husband Behind Radhika Apte’s Success
Benedict Taylor has been a supportive partner to actress Radhika Apte throughout their marriage. While Apte has been making a name for herself in the film industry, Taylor has been managing international music projects and advancing his own career as a composer and violist.
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Born in London, Taylor pursued a degree in Music at Selwyn College, Cambridge University. After graduating, he grew interested in Indian classical music and traveled to India to study with various musicians. Taylor later co-founded the Elysian Quartet, a contemporary classical music group that toured in the UK and internationally.
As a composer, Taylor has scored music for films, theatre productions, and dance performances. In 2015, he received an Ivor Novello Award for his work on the film “Kajaki”. Taylor also collaborated on the music for the 2016 Oscar-winning film “The Revenant”. He has also composed music for television shows such as “Humans” and “Kiri”.
Taylor’s wife Radhika Apte is a well-known actress in India. She has acted in numerous films, including “Pad Man”, “Andhadhun”, and “Lust Stories”. Apte has also appeared in several international productions, including the Netflix Original series “Sacred Games” and “The Wedding Guest”.
Apte’s work in the film industry is not limited to acting. She also produced and acted in the short film “The Sleepwalkers” in 2013. In 2018, Apte starred in a short film titled “The Wedding Guest” directed by Michael Winterbottom which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival. Apte has been a vocal advocate for fair representation of women in the Indian film industry.
The couple first met in London where Apte was attending a theatre workshop. After a year of dating, they got married in 2012. Since then, they have been each other’s constant support system both personally and professionally.
While Apte’s work in the film industry has garnered a lot of attention, Taylor has been busy with his music career. The couple’s busy schedules sometimes make it difficult to spend time together. However, Taylor has noted that they manage to find a balance.
In a candid interview with Firstpost, Taylor spoke about their relationship saying, “I think we have a very open and honest relationship; we talk a lot about everything. It’s about being respectful and supportive of each other’s choices, and I think we both understand the importance of that.”
In 2020, Taylor and Apte launched a production company, ‘Suno’, which will collaborate on new and innovative projects in the fields of film and music.
Aside from their careers, Taylor and Apte both share a passion for travel, and often go on adventure trips together. Taylor has also been involved in various charities and social organizations. He has worked with charitable organizations to create and organize music workshops for underprivileged children in India.
Benedict Taylor’s unwavering support for his wife Radhika Apte and their collaborative endeavors demonstrate what a strong partnership looks like. Together, they continue to make a mark in their respective industries while also creating opportunities for themselves and others through their production company. Benedict Taylor is the supportive partner every successful woman dreams of having by her side.
Benedict Taylor’s life has been filled with musical adventures, travel, and philanthropy. As Radhika Apte’s loving husband and career supporter, he has played an integral role in her success as an actress and producer. As he continues to make strides in his music career and support his wife’s work, we can’t wait to see what the future holds for this dynamic duo.