From Divyanka Tripathi to Madalsa Sharma: 5 TV actresses who shared their ugly casting couch experiences and exposed the industry

Not just Bollywood stars, even TV cast have suffered the menace of casting couch. Divyanka Tripathi, Kishwer Merchant and many more have openly spoken about it.

By Nikita Thakkar
Published: June 06 2022, 08:07 AM IST

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Divyanka Tripathi — Image credit: Instagram

Divyanka Tripathi

While talking to Bollywood Bubble, Divyanka had stated that there was a time when she had no money and there was a lot of pressure. She revealed that she got an offer and she was told, “You have to be with this director and you’ll get a big break.” The actress said that she was told as if everyone is doing it.

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Madalsa Sharma — Image credit: Instagram

Madalsa Sharma

Anupamaa actress Madalsa Sharma had opened up about casting couch during an interview with E-Times. She had said that sometimes you meet people ‘who are probably a little more interested in things that you are not at all willing to offer’. The actress stated that whenever she felt uncomfortable in anybody's presence or during a meeting, she just got up and walked out of that door. She said that it’s a personal choice.

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Sneha Jain — Image credit: Instagram

Sneha Jain

While talking to E-Times, Saath Nibhana Saathiya 2 actress Sneha Jain had revealed that she was offered a South film, and to meet the director and producer she had to travel to Hyderabad. Later, she was informed that she has to compromise and after signing the contract has to spend time with the director and do whatever he says. Isn’t this gross?

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Kishwer Merchant — Image credit: Instagram

Kishwer Merchant

Kishwer, who has been a part of many TV shows, had told Times of India that once she was told to sleep with a hero. The actress politely denied it and left from the meeting.

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Aradhana Sharma — Image credit: Instagram

Aradhana Sharma

Aradhana Sharma, who has been a part of shows like Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah and Splitsvilla, had opened up about a horrific incident that happened with her. She had told Times Of India that she had gone to Ranchi for a role and while doing the script reading when she was touched inappropriately. She just pushed the man and ran away from there.