The casting couch is a term used to describe "the trading of sexual favors by an aspirant, apprentice employee, or subordinate to a superior, in return for access into an occupation, or for other career advancement within an organization," (Wikipedia). Also known more formally as quid pro quo sexual harassment, it occurs in many industries and many workplaces around the world including the entertainment industry. Sadly, in Bollywood it exists as well and has for, as one director said, since Bollywood first came to be.
According to Bollywood reporter Rajeev Masand, "I have always known about the casting couch. Every single person who enters the industry doesn't necessarily make it into the industry through the casting couch. However, the casting couch does exist though it is spoken about in whispers." It happens to men and women, newcomers, models and even established singers. Many insiders say this is
According to Bollywood reporter Rajeev Masand, "I have always known about the casting couch. Every single person who enters the industry doesn't necessarily make it into the industry through the casting couch. However, the casting couch does exist though it is spoken about in whispers." It happens to men and women, newcomers, models and even established singers. Many insiders say this is
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