NHRC seeks action taken report on casting couch incidents in Bollywood
1 month, 2 weeks ago

NHRC seeks action taken report on casting couch incidents in Bollywood

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The National Human Rights Commission has directed the Maharashtra Director General of Police to submit an action-taken report on casting couch incidents in the Bollywood film industry. The directive follows a petition filed by noted human rights activist and Supreme Court lawyer Radhakanta Tripathy, who raised concerns over the issue. Tripathy, speaking exclusively to TNIE, highlighted the widespread prevalence of the casting couch across India, stating that it undermines the dignity and basic human rights of actors and actresses. It directed the concerned authority to take necessary steps within eight weeks, ensuring that the complainant or victim is involved in the process and informed about the action taken.

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Casting couch in Bollywood: Reality or misuse?
3 years, 8 months ago

Casting couch in Bollywood: Reality or misuse?

Hindustan Times  

The case filed against film producer Bhushan Kumar by a 30-year-old woman, accusing him of raping her under the pretext of giving her work, has again highlighted the topic of casting couch in Bollywood. But the incident brought back haunting memories of many previous instances where in female actors have called out the casting couch culture in Bollywood. Bidita Bag …

Casting couch: Not only film industry, it happens in Parliament too, says Congress leader Renuka Chowdhury
6 years, 10 months ago

Casting couch: Not only film industry, it happens in Parliament too, says Congress leader Renuka Chowdhury

India TV News  

In a potentially controversial remark, Congress leader and former MP Renuka Chowdhury on Tuesday said that "casting couch" is prevelant in every sphere of life and even Parliament is not immune to it. Chowdhury made the remarks when she was asked to respond to a comment made by veteran Bollywood choreographer Saroj Khan who had said that "casting couch" was …

Saroj Khan defends casting couch: It provides livelihood, doesn't rape and leave you
6 years, 11 months ago

Saroj Khan defends casting couch: It provides livelihood, doesn't rape and leave you

India Today  

At a time when Telugu actress Sri Reddy stirred up a hornet's nest after she decided to go topless, to protest against the existence of the casting couch in the film industry, Bollywood choreographer Saroj Khan has defended the tradition of casting couch in Bollywood. Khan, who has made some of the big names dance to her tunes for many …

I&B ministry, Telangana govt served NHRC notices over actor Sri Reddy’s protest
6 years, 11 months ago

I&B ministry, Telangana govt served NHRC notices over actor Sri Reddy’s protest

Hindustan Times  

The National Human Rights Commission on Thursday served notices on the Information and Broadcasting ministry and the Telangana government, calling for detailed reports on the alleged sexual exploitation of women in Tollywood. The NHRC took suo motu cognisance of media reports about aspiring Telugu actor Sri Reddy stripping in public in Hyderabad on Saturday to protest casting couch in the …

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