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Sexual harassment in film industry: KFCC to convene meet in Bengaluru on Sept 16
Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce has called for a meeting with women artistes to discuss sexual and other abuse prevalent in the industry on September 16.
Published on Sep 06, 2024 09:00 PM IST
PTI | | Posted by Yamini C S
Release report on women’s safety in Telugu film industry, demand actors
The committee, which included government officials, women police officers, and film industry professionals was formed at the behest of the Telangana HC.
Published on Sep 05, 2024 06:57 PM IST
Sanaya Irani on bad experience in Bollywood: Was told to wear a bikini in a film
Actor Sanaya Irani has revealed that people in the film industry meet new girls only to figure out if they are ready to compromise or not.
Published on Aug 05, 2024 02:22 PM IST
HT Entertainment Desk | Edited by Sugandha Rawal
Animal actor Siddhant Karnick recalls casting couch episode: Jab tak compromise…
In 2023, actor Siddhant Karnick made notable appearances in films like Animal and Adipurush, as well as in an episode of web series Made in Heaven Season 2.
Published on Jul 16, 2024 02:23 PM IST
Isha Koppikar shares casting couch experience, says A-lister asked to meet alone
Isha Koppikar shared the horrific account of a casting couch incident during her early years in the industry when she was just 18 years old.
Updated on Jun 21, 2024 12:06 PM IST
HT Entertainment Desk | Edited by Santanu Das
Sharon Stone reveals which producer told her to sleep with co-star
Sharon Stone has accused producer Robert Evans of forcing her to sleep with co-star Billy Baldwin 30 years ago. Billy has responded to her allegations.
Updated on Mar 13, 2024 12:25 PM IST
Akash Choudhary: I lost big shows because I was not ready to compromise
Bhagya Lakshmi actor Akash Choudhary, who has worked majorly on the small screen, opens up the realities of casting couch in showbiz
Updated on Sep 04, 2023 03:08 PM IST
Shruti Mahajan: Sanjay Leela Bhansali had no preference for Heeramandi actors
In a chat with Hindustan Times, casting director Shruti Mahajan talks about Lust Stories 2, Neeyat and Heeramandi.
Updated on Jul 18, 2023 06:13 AM IST
Mukesh Chhabra on casting couch in film industry: There is a fear after MeToo
Casting director Mukesh Chhabra talks to HT about the web show Kafas, and the prevalence of casting couch in the film industry.
Published on Jun 30, 2023 06:05 AM IST
Kafas actor Mikail Gandhi on balancing work, school: My time management is good
Mikail Gandhi talks to HT about his new show Kafas and how he went on to work on his role. He also talks about handling fame and studies.
Published on Jun 27, 2023 07:11 AM IST
Imli actor Seerat Kapoor sheds light on the dark reality of casting couch in the TV industry
Seerat Kapoor admits that casting couch is a reality in showbiz, but working on TV serials is comparatively safer. Her father manages her work to keep her away from unwanted people.
Updated on May 18, 2023 06:11 PM IST
Jatin Singh Jamwal recalls crying after facing casting couch
Actor Jatin Singh Jamwal expresses disappointment over not getting work in the industry despite being part of some successful shows.
Updated on May 13, 2023 12:28 PM IST
Vivek Oberoi speaks his heart out on lobbying and bullying, 20 years after his infamous press conference: It been a hallmark of our industry
In an exclusive chat, actor Vivek Oberoi opens up on bullying and lobbying as his infamous press conference ages 20.
Updated on Apr 05, 2023 10:16 AM IST
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Esha speaks on facing casting couch twice: ‘They won’t do it to industry kids’
Esha Gupta has revealed that she had to face casting couch twice in Bollywood. She also spoke about 'industry kids' and how they can avoid the same experiences.
Published on Oct 28, 2021 03:41 PM IST
Zeeshan Khan says he faced casting couch, was told ‘I want to see your legs’
Zeeshan Khan recalled his casting couch experience and how he was asked to strip during a meeting with a casting director.
Updated on Oct 10, 2021 07:12 AM IST
Madalsa Sharma reveals how she reacted when someone made ‘irrational advances’
Anupamaa actor Madalsa Sharma has spoken about having experienced the casting couch in the film industry, and her take on it.
Published on Oct 07, 2021 01:35 PM IST
Mallika on facing casting couch: ‘Lot of actors started taking liberties’
Actor Mallika Sherawat has opened up about having experienced the casting couch in the film industry, and how she handled such situations.
Published on Sep 23, 2021 04:05 PM IST
Asked about casting couch, Mallika says women put themselves in those positions
Mallika Sherawat, asked if men have every sexually propositioned her, said that she feels people put themselves in positions where they can be taken advantage of.
Published on Sep 15, 2021 05:32 PM IST
Splitsvilla's Aradhana Sharma opens up about scarring casting couch incident
Aradhana Sharma, who has appeared on Splitsvilla and the sitcom Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, opened up about a scarring casting couch experience.
Published on Jul 15, 2021 02:42 PM IST
Minissha recalls casting couch experiences: ‘I have pretended not to understand’
Minissha Lamba opened up about her casting couch experiences and being asked to ‘meet for dinner’ to discuss a film. She also shared how she has handled such situations.
Published on Jun 23, 2021 10:46 AM IST
Neena Gupta recalls scarring casting couch incident: 'Khoon sookh gaya'
Neena Gupta recalled a casting couch incident in her autobiography, Sach Kahun Toh. She wrote that her blood froze after a producer made her an indecent proposal in a hotel room.
Updated on Jun 17, 2021 04:35 PM IST
Kishwer recalls casting couch experience, says she was told to sleep with hero
Kishwer Merchant has opened up about a casting couch experience. She said that her mother was accompanying her when it happened.
Published on May 28, 2021 03:03 PM IST
Nikki Tamboli denies having faced casting couch: 'Didn't take any other route'
Bigg Boss 14 finalist Nikki Tamboli was asked if she's ever faced an 'indecent proposal' in her career in the entertainment industry, and she said that she would never 'take any other route' to success.
Published on Apr 29, 2021 03:18 PM IST
Prachi Desai says she was replaced for refusing to do 'sexy, raunchy' scenes
Actor Prachi Desai has opened up about being replaced in films for refusing to do scenes that weren't palatable to her.
Published on Apr 19, 2021 04:41 PM IST
Prachi Desai shares casting couch experience, says it was a ‘big film’
Prachi Desai said that she was asked to compromise in exchange for a role in a ‘big film’ but she said no. She added that the director got in touch with her afterwards.
Updated on Apr 18, 2021 06:58 PM IST
Ankita Lokhande shares casting couch experiences: ‘He was a big actor’
Ankita Lokhande said that her first experience of the casting couch came when she was just 19 or 20 years old, and had gone to audition for a South film. The second incident took place when she was already a popular television star.
Published on Mar 23, 2021 07:49 PM IST
Disha Patani and Aditya Roy Kapur connect virtually, cinematographer undergoes brain surgery after suffering a fall
From the Malang team including Disha Patani and Aditya Roy Kapur connected on a video call to cinematographer Nadeem Khan being hospitalised, here are top news from world of entertainment.
Updated on May 07, 2020 10:28 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | hindustantimes.com
How to make it in Bollywood, or die trying
Actor Malhaar Rathod recalls a scarring casting couch experience when she was a teenager: "He claimed he had a part for me and then asked me to lift my top.”
Updated on Jan 07, 2020 07:19 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | HT Correspondent
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