Actress Suchitra Krishnamoorthi recently shared her casting couch experience in a candid conversation with Siddharth Kannan. She revealed that a filmmaker had indirectly asked her to spend a night with him in his hotel room. According to her, such encounters were not uncommon in the industry during those days and meetings often took place in hotels. Suchitra recalled the incident where the man asked her who she was closer to, her mom or dad. When she stated that she was close to her father, he suggested that she call him and inform him that she would be dropped home the next morning.

This proposition left Suchitra on the verge of tears, but she managed to gather herself, swiftly packed up her belongings, and told the man that she would be back. Then, she quickly ran away from the hotel room. It took her a while to comprehend the intentions behind the man’s words, realizing that he was expecting something inappropriate from her. Suchitra mentioned that such incidents were quite common in the industry at that time.

The casting couch has been a controversial issue in the entertainment industry, with several celebrities opening up about their experiences. Suchitra Krishnamoorthi’s revelation sheds light on the prevalent abuse of power and the difficult choices faced by aspiring actors. It is important to address such issues and create a safer and more respectful work environment for everyone involved in the industry.

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