Casting Couch

Sri Reddy accused of alleged prostitution, extortion in complaint by Indian Makkal Mandram member Varahi

Sri Reddy opened up about the practice of casting couch in Kollywood, took names of artists like filmmaker AR Murugadoss, Raghava Lawrence, actor Srikanth

Veteran Telugu actress Aamani on casting couch in her heydays: I was asked to come alone to guest houses

Aamani was a leading actress in the Telugu film industry opposite heroes like Balakrishna, Nagarjuna, Vijayakanth and Mammootty.

Sri Reddy casting couch row results in Tollywood adopting stringent measures to counter sexual harassment

The detailed guidelines include only in-camera auditions in presence of at least one woman, licensing of model coordinators and clean changing rooms for junior artists

Shatrughan Sinha defends Saroj Khan: 'Casting couch exists since time immemorial, why get so upset'

After Saroj Khan and Renuka Chowdhary, now Shatrughan Sinha has said that sexual favours are demanded and given in both entertainment and politics.

Shyam Benegal on casting couch: If talentless people want to make it big, certain people will take advantage

Shyam Benegal, in a discussion about sexual harassment in films, said when talented professionals work, there is no need for a casting couch

Renuka Chowdhury says casting couch exists in Parliament, it is time India stands up and says 'Me Too'

Congress leader Renuka Chowdhury addressed the media about her comments on the casting couch in Parliament, saying sexual harassment at workplaces is an issue that needs to be paid heed to in every sphere

Saroj Khan's comment on casting couch is an ugly reminder of how insulated Bollywood can be

After hearing the comments by Saroj Khan, one can’t help but wonder if she ever made younger women under her feel that things such as casting couch were, in fact, the only way to go.

Saroj Khan on casting couch in Bollywood: 'It depends on the girl. If you don't want to fall in wrong hands, you won't'

Saroj Khan is one of the most well-renowned choreographers in India, having set the dance steps of some of Bollywood's iconic songs featuring some of the biggest actresses of all time including Madhuri Dixit, Sridevi, Karisma Kapoor, Kareena Kapoor to name a few.

On Sri Reddy's protest, and the need for 'bad behaviour' which exposes how women are treated in cinema

In her attempt to expose the quid pro quo system that exists in the Telugu film industry, Sri Reddy showed that the sexual predators are the same men who wield power | #FirstCulture

Ileana D'Cruz on casting couch: 'It might sound cowardly, but if you speak out it will end your career'

Raid actress Ileana D'Cruz says since actors are worshiped in India, it will require a huge number of A-list stars's voices for Bollywood to support #MeToo.