10 casting couch moments in Bollywood

During the audition phase for Tanu Weds Manu, Kangana Ranaut reportedly faced an inappropriate proposal after a meeting. She refused the advance and later spoke publicly about the experience.

Mamta Kulkarni reportedly accused director Rajkumar Santoshi of making sexual advances during the shooting of China Gate. The incident became a subject of controversy and rumors.

Israeli model Rina Golan alleged in her autobiography that filmmaker Subhash Ghai behaved inappropriately when she sought opportunities in Bollywood.

Mamta Patel accused actor Irrfan Khan of inappropriate conduct during the time associated with the film Paan Singh Tomar, leading to controversy.

Geetika Tyagi accused director Subhash Kapoor of seeking sexual favors, and a video related to their interaction surfaced, fueling media debate.

Payal Rohatgi alleged that director Dibakar Banerjee made inappropriate advances during the production period of Shanghai, a claim that gained attention during Bigg Boss in 2011.

Preeti Jain accused filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar of sexual exploitation in 2004, a case that received extensive media coverage and remained controversial for years.

In 2005, Shakti Kapoor was implicated in a sting operation where he was allegedly caught on camera suggesting sexual favors in exchange for film opportunities.

Aman Verma was also implicated in a 2005 sting operation, where footage allegedly showed him engaging in inappropriate conduct during a casting setup.

Suchitra Krishnamurthy revealed in interviews that a producer allegedly made inappropriate advances toward her in 2009, adding to discussions about casting couch practices.