Actor and model Kangana Sharma recently opened up about a disturbing casting couch incident she encountered early in her acting career. Speaking in a candid conversation with host Siddharth Kannan, the Great Grand Masti actress shared details regarding inappropriate demands made by an industry insider during a project audition.
Kangana Sharma Recalls Shocking Casting Incident
In the interview with Siddharth Kannan, Sharma detailed an encounter with a representative from a casting agency that took place at a restaurant while discussing a potential role for a film in the Hate Story franchise.
Sharma explained that during the meeting, she made it clear that she understood the nature of romantic and intimate scenes in high-profile Bollywood thrillers, confirming her professional comfort with such roles under proper filming conditions. However, the representative escalated the discussion inappropriately under the pretext of testing her limits.
According to Sharma, the agent questioned how “bold” she was in real life and demanded that she prove it by removing her undergarments on the spot and handing them over to him.
Kangana Sharma Opens Up About Inappropriate Demand by Casting Agent
Kangna Sharma Confronts Representative During Restaurant Meeting
Rather than staying silent, Sharma confronted the casting agent directly inside the restaurant. Refusing to comply with the inappropriate demand, she challenged his behaviour, questioning how many other young actors he had attempted to exploit under similar pretexts. Sharma stated that she firmly stood her ground, expressing anger over the lack of boundaries and professional ethics shown toward newcomers trying to establish themselves in the entertainment sector.
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Sharma, who made her Bollywood feature debut in the comedy film Great Grand Masti, has worked across modelling projects, television appearances, and Hindi feature films. Her story highlights the broader conversations around safety, professional boundaries, and casting couch practices within the Indian film industry.