South Indian actor Nayanthara, one of the highest-paid Indian actors, has been in the industry for almost two decades. She is one of the few actors who have worked in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada and is popularly known as the “lady superstar of Indian cinema.”

The Jawan actor is reigning in the film industry with her exceptional acting prowess. During the media interaction, the 38-year-old actor shared her journey in the film industry and her bad casting experiences during the initial phase of her career.

Nayanthara revealed how she was once asked for favours if she wanted to bag a pivotal role in the film. She said she turned down the offer boldly, knowing she would be able to make a mark for herself on the merit of her own talent and superb acting skills.

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Last month, Nayanthara said her journey in cinema hasn’t been a cakewalk and all the ups and downs have taught her a lot. In an interview with PTI, she said There is so much that she has learned, and so much that she has gone through, but it is all been nice.

She further said that whatever mistakes she has made, the good and bad phases, everything is good now. It is all a learning experience. It is not easy to be in the industry for 18-19 years, but the audience and God have been kind to her, she added. The Viswasam actor said that she feels blessed and doesn’t know how to put the whole thing together in words.

Nayanthara is not the only Indian actor who has been harassed by casting couches. Earlier, Swara Bhasker disclosed how a Bollywood executive tried to make out with her and give her a kiss during a business meeting while posing as the manager of a well-known filmmaker.

Meanwhile, on the professional front, Nayanthara will next be seen in Mohan Raja’s Thani Oruvan 2. She will also be seen in Ahmed’s Iraivan opposite Jayam Ravi.

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Ranveer Singh is counted among the best actors of Bollywood. An outsider has to struggle a lot to reach where he is today. Recently, Ranveer Singh has revealed his casting couch experiences, which came as a surprise to his fans. In fact, Ranveer had recently reached the Marrakech International Film Festival in Morocco, where he was awarded the Etoile Award. During the event, Ranveer talked about his journey in Bollywood and shared the experiences of the casting couch with him.

According to reports, Ranveer told about his Bollywood break at the film festival. During this, the actor revealed that a filmmaker had called him for a meeting. After this, he had left the dog behind Ranveer for his own fun. However, Ranveer did not reveal the name of that film maker.

Ranveer further said- That man called me at a place and asked whether I was a hard worker or a smart worker? Back then, I didn’t consider myself smart, so I said I think I’m a hardworking person. On this the man said – Darling be smart, be sexy. In those three years of struggle, I had many such experiences, after which I came to know my value.

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Ranveer bags Etoile Award

Ranveer Singh is ecstatic right now. At the Marrakech International Film Festival, the actor took home significant prizes. At the ceremony, the Gully Boy actor received a coveted honour. Ranveer received an Etoile d’Or Award, and he was ecstatic beyond measure.

The actor shared his happiness about receiving the prize on his Instagram account. He posted a number of images from his social media account. Ranveer received numerous congratulations from his admirers after sharing the post.

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On the work front, Ranveer was last seen in Jayeshbhai Jordaar. However, this film could not do much wonders at the box office. In the year 2023, Ranveer will be seen in actor Rohit Shetty’s film Circus and Karan Johar’s film Rocky Aur Rani’s Ki Prem Kahani.

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Amid the news of Bollywood choreographer Saroj Khan’s comments about casting couch culture in film industry, former Rajya Sabha MP and Congress leader Renuka Choudhary has reportedly said the phenomenon afflicts even the Parliament – like ‘any other workplace’.

“Yes, it is the bitter truth. The whole film industry may get up in arms against me. This happens everywhere. In workspaces, don’t imagine that Parliament is immune or any other workspace is immune. Look at the world today, top actresses have taken so long to come out and say #MeToo. It’s time India also stands up and says #MeToo,” Renuka Chowdhury told news agency ANI.

Meanwhile Saroj Khan apologised for her statement defending casting couch culture in which she had said the Indian film industry “at least” provided jobs and did not abandon women after raping them.

I have already said I am sorry. But you don’t know the question that was asked… And now there’s so much ruckus,” Khan told PTI.

A video of Saroj Khan’s interaction with media persons had gone viral on social media and television networks in which she was heard saying the film industry at least provides jobs and does not abandon women after “raping” them.

“This has been happening since time immemorial. Anyone and everyone tries to get cozy with every girl. Even people in the government do it. Why are you after the film industry? At least the industry provides employment. It is not as if you are raped and abandoned. (Yeh chala aa raha hai baba aadam ke zamaane se. Har ladki ke upar koi na koi haath saaf karne ki koshish karta hai. Government ke log bhi karte hain. Tum film industry ke peeche kyun pade ho? Woh kam se kam roti toh deti hai. Rape karke chhod toh nahi deti),” Khan is heard as saying in the video.

The 69-year-old choreographer had made the remarks in response to a question from a journalist in Sangli on Telugu actor Sri Reddy stripping in protest against the casting couch culture in the Telugu film industry.

Khan is a national award-winning choreographer and known for some popular songs such as “Ek Do Teen” and “Choli ke Peeche”.

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