Mumbai, July 22, 2023: Ratan Raajputh, a popular TV actress known for her roles in shows like Agle Janam Mohe Bitiya Hi Kijo and Radhaa Ki Betiyaan Kuch Kar Dikhayengi, has recently opened up about her experience with casting couch in the South Indian film industry.
Ratan said that she was offered multiple roles in South Indian films but she declined all of them because she felt uncomfortable with the way the directors approached her. She said that the directors would often make inappropriate comments and ask her to compromise in order to get the role.
"I was offered a lot of films in the South but I couldn't do them because of the casting couch," Ratan said. "The directors would often make inappropriate comments and ask me to compromise in order to get the role. I didn't want to do that, so I had to decline the offers."
Ratan's revelation comes at a time when the issue of casting couch is being widely discussed in the Indian entertainment industry. Several actresses have come forward in recent years to share their own experiences with the casting couch.
Ratan's story is a reminder that the casting couch is not restricted to Bollywood. It is a problem that exists in the South Indian film industry as well. It is important for actresses to speak out about their experiences with the casting couch in order to raise awareness about this issue and to create a safer environment for women in the entertainment industry.
Ratan is not the only actress who has spoken out about casting couch in the South Indian film industry. In 2018, actress Sri Reddy made headlines when she stripped in front of the Film Chamber office in Hyderabad to protest against the casting couch. Sri Reddy said that she had been forced to compromise sexually in order to get roles in films.
The issue of casting couch is a serious one and it needs to be addressed. It is important for women to feel safe and respected in the workplace, and the casting couch is a major obstacle to that. We need to create a culture where women feel comfortable speaking out about their experiences with the casting couch, and where perpetrators are held accountable for their actions.
