Cases of casting couch frequently emerge from the film industry, and this time actress Daisy Shah has shared her personal experience. Daisy Shah revealed that she faced the casting couch at the beginning of her career. The actress stated that long before her Bollywood debut, she received an opportunity to work in films, for which a South Indian filmmaker called her for an audition in Mumbai. Recalling her early career days, the actress disclosed that the filmmaker's behavior towards her wasn't good, and she felt very strange during that time.
Inappropriate Conduct During Audition
Daisy Shah recently shared a shocking experience from a casting meeting in Mumbai. Speaking to The Free Press Journal, Daisy explained that during a casting session with a South Indian filmmaker, she felt very uncomfortable due to inappropriate touching. She detailed, 'A filmmaker from the South treated me very badly, while he had come to Mumbai for casting. Six to seven girls had gone to meet him.
Aversion to Touch and Reaction
Daisy further spoke about her discomfort, saying, 'I've always been afraid of people touching me. I don't get massages because I don't like anyone touching me, even if it's a woman. If a man touches, that's a completely different matter. Because of this, I didn't like this at all. ' However, the actress didn't reveal the name of the filmmaker.
Career Journey and Notable Works
Daisy Shah began her career as an assistant to choreographer Ganesh Acharya and worked in Kannada cinema in films like 'Bhadra' and 'Bodyguard'. She gained fame in Bollywood with the film 'Jai Ho' and was later seen in 'Hate Story 3'. Apart from acting, she has participated in dance reality shows and appeared in several television shows. Recently, Daisy appeared in Amjad Khan's web series 'Red Room' alongside Amit Gaur, Anuj Sachdeva, Reena Aggarwal, and Riva Chaudhary.
Upcoming Thriller Project
Regarding her future projects, Daisy Shah will soon be seen as the lead actress in an upcoming thriller film directed by Palash Muchhal. Shreyas Talpade will also play a pivotal role in this film.