Radhika Madan, a talented dancer, began her career in acting after initially focusing on dance. She attended Delhi Public School, where she balanced playing cricket with attending dance classes, where she honed her skills in various forms, including hip-hop, jazz, and ballet. After completing her schooling, she pursued a Bachelor of Commerce Honors degree at Jesus and Mary College, Delhi University. Madan was a Delhi-based dance instructor before her acting debut as Ishaani Vaghela in the television show Meri Aashiqui Tum Se Hi (2014). In 2015, Madan won a Zee Gold Award for Best Debut Actress and an Indian Television Academy Award for Best Newcomer for performance.