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Shruti Pandey, ahead of 'Raid 2' release, revealed she thankfully avoided the casting couch but faced uncomfortable early career conversations. She highlighted social media's impact, noting its business aspect and influence on casting decisions. Pandey also addressed nepotism, viewing the industry as a business where passing on opportunities is natural, but ultimately, success depends on individual merit.

Actress Chahatt Khanna recently shed light on the darker realities of the entertainment world. While she denied having any personal experiences with the casting couch, Chahatt did not shy away from speaking about the unsettling trends she has observed—particularly with regard to ambiguous or inappropriate clauses in film contracts.

Tamil actress Shruthi Narayanan made a public appearance promoting her film 'Guts' amidst a controversy surrounding an alleged private video. Despite the unverified video sparking concerns and online speculation, Shruthi addressed the issue indirectly, hinting at AI manipulation and expressing the difficulty it caused her and her loved ones. She has since made her Instagram account public, displaying strength and resilience.

Shreya Gupto, sharing her journey from Tamil cinema to Bollywood, reflects on working with legends like Rajinikanth and Salman Khan. Facing nepotism and casting couch incidents, she found resilience and success. Her candid insights into industry challenges and the authenticity of stars she admired make her story both inspiring and eye-opening.

Actress Shruthi Narayanan has found herself at the centre of controversy after an alleged casting couch video surfaced online. The leaked private footage has rapidly spread across social media platforms. Amidst the ongoing chaos, the actress reportedly made her Instagram account private before later making it public again. She also posted saree pictures on her Instagram account with the comment section turned off.

The Tamil TV industry faces turmoil after an alleged private video of actress Shruthi Narayanan appeared online, sparking debates on exploitation. Shruthi made her Instagram account private and posted about AI cloning, hinting the video could be a deepfake. Known for her role in Siragadikka Aasai, she has worked in shows like Karthigai Deepam and Maari. While authenticity of the video remains unconfirmed, the controversy has led to significant discussion.

Actress Honey Rose discussed the casting couch issue in the Malayalam film industry, emphasizing the fear newcomers experience. She highlighted that exploitation often starts over phone calls and firm responses might lead to fewer opportunities. Honey Rose also noted that men typically don’t face such challenges. Recently, she filed a police complaint against businessman Boby Chemmanur for making derogatory remarks about her. She asserted her faith in the strength of Indian law against such issues.

Bigg Boss 18 contestant Kashish Kapoor recently shared her casting couch encounters, describing inappropriate offers made by casting directors in Delhi and Mumbai. Despite facing such situations, she remained strong and did not compromise on her principles, highlighting the struggles many aspiring actors face in the industry.

Richa Bhadra, known for her role in Khichdi, transitioned from acting to entrepreneurship. She now successfully runs 20 salons in Mumbai with plans to expand nationwide. Facing challenges along the way, her journey includes overcoming body-shaming and the casting couch, leading her to business success.

Ashwini Nambiar, known for 'Manichitrathazhu', shared a distressing experience with a renowned Malayalam director who behaved inappropriately under the pretext of discussing a film. She was a teen and her mother, a strong support system, couldn’t accompany her that day. The incident, which left her traumatized, made her stronger. Ashwini, who initially couldn’t speak about it, revealed it in an interview, detailing how she overcame the adversity and gained the courage to face challenges independently.

Urvi Shetty described a harrowing casting couch experience during an audition where she was asked to 'compromise' in a bedroom setting with candles. After refusing and fleeing the scene, she was pursued by a car, with a man trying to forcefully abduct her. Urvi escaped, later using her platform to inspire others against predatory behavior in the industry.

… Says actor and theatre artiste Navajit Narayanan, who recently revealed that a prominent Mollywood director sought sexual favours in return for a role in his movie

Kirti Kulhari opened up about her casting couch experience, revealing her surprise at how casually it happened. She also discussed how actors are treated differently on sets based on their fame, giving examples from her work in films like 'Shaitan', 'Pink', and 'Mission Mangal'.

AMMA president and Member of Parliament, actor Innocent’s comment on casting couch in Mollywood, in reply to a question, that ‘if the women are bad, they may share the bed’, has once again brought out the insensitive attitude towards women in the entertainment industry.

Vichitra opened up about her casting couch experience while she was shooting for a Telugu film in 2001 starring a top Telugu actor.

Sudhanshu Pandey, known for his role in Anupamaa, bravely shared personal stories on the casting couch, childhood trauma, and his music career, emphasizing unwavering principles.

It seems Krushna's sister Arti Singh has a difference of opinion on the casting couch controversy.

Soundarya Sharma, who debuted in 'Ranchi Diaries', opened up about the casting couch in Bollywood, stating that while she acknowledges its existence, she has been fortunate to have only positive experiences. She emphasized that individual perspectives shape experiences and that her optimistic outlook has contributed to her success in the industry.

Popular Bhojpuri actress Poonam Dubey recently made a shocking revelation about facing the casting couch during her struggling days.

Fatima Sana Shaikh, known for her role in 'Dangal', shared her struggles in the film industry, including casting couch experiences and unethical casting practices. She revealed that some casting agents demand a 15 percent cut of actors' earnings. She will next be seen in 'Metro…In Dino' and a romantic film with Vijay Varma, 'Ul Jalool Ishq'.

If you are talented and deserve the role, you will get it, on your terms

Indian television actor Vihan Verma recently revealed a harrowing experience he faced as a 17-year-old aspiring actor. He recounted an incident where he was propositioned during an audition, leaving him terrified. Despite the traumatic experience, Vihan persevered, refusing to compromise his values for success.

Yamuna is against debates on casting couch. She feels no professional person will approach the artist with wrong intentions unless the latter hints at it. She also points out that if a person approaches an artist asking for sexual favours in return for a role, it is surely for his own needs and not a good project.

Esha Gupta, who is known for her roles in Jannat 2, Rustom and Prakash Jha's web series Aashram 3, has opened up about her horrifying casting couch experiences. She revealed that she was subjected to casting couch twice.

In a recent media interaction, the actress was quizzed on the on-going issue of casting couch in Telugu cinema. Commenting on the sensitive matter, she said that women often face sexual harassment in their respective fields and quoted that they should rely on talent and hard work alone, while striving to acquire great heights.

Radhika recalled the horrors of being offered a role in a Bollywood film, on the condition of being 'okay sleeping with that person'.

Woman has the right to say no to couch. Let them establish that. Let it (casting couch culture) not be justified.