What: It all started a few years back when the MeToo movement sent shockwaves in the Indian film industry and among commoners. We saw several popular faces from the entertainment world making shocking claims about undergoing horrible instances of sexual assault. Now, renowned casting director Mukesh Chhabra has opened up about the impact of the movement on such cases, including the casting couch.
Furthermore: During a conversation with Hindustan Times, Mukesh Chhabra was asked about the change caused by MeToo movement on casting couch cases. He said, “Everyone is very well aware now. When such a movement comes up, people relate with it. If someone has something wrong going on in their minds, they also have a fear and that fear should exist.”
We say: The casting couch exists… we’ve heard a lot of shocking instances of it. In fact, a lot of actors have been whispering about top producers, directors and casting directors indulging in this. The funny thing is supposedly, men preying on female actors are passé. Now it’s men and women preying on male actors. Perhaps Mukesh Chhabra should shed light on this. What say?
