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Actor Vidya Balan has recounted a scarring casting couch incident from her past, as well as other bad experiences in the film industry which harmed her confidence.

Vidya Balan recounts scarring casting couch incident, says south director asked to go to her hotel room

Aug 26, 2019 18:10

Actor Vidya Balan has recounted a scarring casting couch incident from her past, as well as other bad experiences in the film industry which harmed her confidence. read more

Actor Richa Bhadra, better known as Chakki of Khichdi fame, has revealed being asked to compromise while appearing for auditions post marriage.

Khichadi child actor Richa Bhadra claims she quit acting due to casting couch: ‘I was asked to compromise’

Apr 16, 2019 16:00

Actor Richa Bhadra, better known as Chakki of Khichdi fame, has revealed being asked to compromise while appearing for auditions post marriage. read more

Michael Caine has admitted to being aware of the casting couch problem in the film industry, but has said that he was too much of a nobody to do anything about it.

Casting couch was an open secret in Hollywood, it was almost a joke, says Michael Caine

Oct 17, 2018 14:01

Michael Caine has admitted to being aware of the casting couch problem in the film industry, but has said that he was too much of a nobody to do anything about it. read more

Amyra Dastur has claimed that she has faced harassment in Bollywood as well as South but said that until she doesn’t feel safe and secure, she won’t point fingers.

Amyra Dastur claims to have faced harassment in Bollywood and south Indian cinema

Oct 10, 2018 13:50

Amyra Dastur has claimed that she has faced harassment in Bollywood as well as South but said that until she doesn’t feel safe and secure, she won’t point fingers. read more

Tanushree Dutta says the Me Too movement won’t happen in India unless and until what happened with her on a movie set in 2008 is acknowledged.

Tanushree Dutta says she was sexually abused by an actor, asserts Me Too will never reach Bollywood

Sep 25, 2018 12:11

Tanushree Dutta says the Me Too movement won’t happen in India unless and until what happened with her on a movie set in 2008 is acknowledged. read more

Aditi Rao Hydari has spoken about the culture of casting couch in Bollywood. She says it depends on the individual how they tackle it.

Aditi Rao Hydari says she faced Bollywood casting couch, had no work for months

Jul 30, 2018 15:45

Aditi Rao Hydari has spoken about the culture of casting couch in Bollywood. She says it depends on the individual how they tackle it. read more

Swara Bhasker said that a man tried to kiss her on the ear and told her he loved her during an uncomfortable work meeting.

A guy tried to kiss me, said he loved me, says Swara Bhasker on casting couch

Jul 01, 2018 17:35

Swara Bhasker said that a man tried to kiss her on the ear and told her he loved her during an uncomfortable work meeting. read more

Actor Yami Gautam is happy that public figures are openly talking about harassment and sexual abuse, as that would encourage other women to be vocal about their personal experience.

Yami Gautam recalls slapping and teaching a lesson to a man who touched her

May 29, 2018 16:11

Actor Yami Gautam is happy that public figures are openly talking about harassment and sexual abuse, as that would encourage other women to be vocal about their personal experience. read more

Actor Ravi Kishan reveals that unsolicited sexual advances are made towards both men and women, but it is important not to give in, even at the cost of one’s career, as there’s no future in selling oneself.

Ravi Kishan on casting couch: You will never get ahead in life by sleeping around

May 25, 2018 18:17

Actor Ravi Kishan reveals that unsolicited sexual advances are made towards both men and women, but it is important not to give in, even at the cost of one’s career, as there’s no future in selling oneself. read more

According to journalist Piers Morgan, producer Harvey Weinstein, who has been accused of sexual harassment by dozens of women, believes he will eventually be forgiven.

Harvey Weinstein thinks he’ll be forgiven

Apr 29, 2018 16:27

According to journalist Piers Morgan, producer Harvey Weinstein, who has been accused of sexual harassment by dozens of women, believes he will eventually be forgiven. read more

Actors Radhika Apte, Usha Jadhav, among others have spoken about their experience in the industry in the documentary.

Wasn’t planned as big expose, says Usha Jadhav on casting couch documentary

Apr 26, 2018 19:31

Actors Radhika Apte, Usha Jadhav, among others have spoken about their experience in the industry in the documentary. read more

Shatrughan Sinha says sexual favours are demanded in and given in both the entertainment and the political world

Sexual favours happen in entertainment, political world, says Shatrughan Sinha

Apr 26, 2018 12:57

Shatrughan Sinha says sexual favours are demanded in and given in both the entertainment and the political world read more

Titled Bollywood’s Dark Secret, the documentary will be aired on BBC World News Saturday afternoon.

Radhika Apte, Usha Jadhav reveal dark secrets of Bollywood casting couch

Apr 26, 2018 10:05

Titled Bollywood’s Dark Secret, the documentary will be aired on BBC World News Saturday afternoon. read more

The issue of casting couch has been in the news, especially after Saroj Khan’s bizarre statement during an interview.

At Veere Ki Wedding trailer launch, nobody talks of casting couch

Apr 25, 2018 17:15

The issue of casting couch has been in the news, especially after Saroj Khan’s bizarre statement during an interview. read more

Earlier on Tuesday, Bollywood choreographer Saroj Khan defended casting couch and also said that women cannot be victims if they don’t want to.

Even parliament is not immune to casting couch, says Renuka Chowdhary

Apr 24, 2018 15:57

Earlier on Tuesday, Bollywood choreographer Saroj Khan defended casting couch and also said that women cannot be victims if they don’t want to. read more