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Saiyami Kher Reveals Casting Couch Experience Involving Female Agent at Age 19

The Bollywood and Telugu actress detailed the incident in a recent interview, emphasizing her firm refusal and its singularity in her career.

Saiyami Kher talked about a woman asking her to compromise for a role at 19.
A file photo of Saiyami Kher | Image: Instagram

Overview

  • Saiyami Kher disclosed that a female casting agent asked her to 'compromise' for a role in a Telugu film when she was 19 or 20 years old.
  • She described the incident as the only casting couch proposition she has encountered during her career in the film industry.
  • Kher firmly rejected the proposition, asserting her personal boundaries and values in response to the agent's request.
  • Her account, shared in an interview with Bollywood Bubble, contributes to the ongoing conversation about exploitation in the entertainment industry.
  • The actress has since built a successful career with notable performances in films like 'Ghoomer,' 'Choked,' and her Telugu debut 'Rey.'