The Dabangg Khan of Bollywood Salman Khan has come out with a very strong statement over the controversial issue which has been in the film industry for a long time. It is Casting Couch and it means the demanding of sexual favors by an employer from an employee.
There are many actors and personalities related to the film industry have made allegations of the casting couch. Recently, Salman Khan talked about this controversial topic while talking to the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit in partnership with CNN-News18.
Salman Khan’s Shocking Statement On ‘Casting Couch’ In Bollywood
“No one has come and confirmed it. I have been there for the longest time, my father has been here (for) more (time) than me. Until today I have not heard anyone come and say it straight out.”
“Now, being a beautiful woman or a man, someone or the other is going to flirt with you,” the actor also said.
The Tiger Zinda Hai actor said:
“If someone is there with a principle that you have to sleep with them to get a job, then it is the most disgusting thing ever. I have not heard anything like this. If a lady or a man comes up to me and tells me that something of the sort has happened with them, I will take them down to the cleaners.”
Not only in Bollywood but in Hollywood too, big names like Kevin Spacey, James Toback, Ben Affleck, Brett Ratner and Dustin Hoffman came forward and talked about the casting couch.
Salman about his life journey said:
“I had the most boring life, it was your fraternity (media) that made it interesting… If one had to come and live my life, that person would find it boring and hectic.”
About his public image, he said:
“For the last 30 years, I am told I am misunderstood. How can someone be misunderstood for decades? “The kind of life I have led is the kind everyone has led. I have been working 24 hours, seven days a week. The rest you hear is because people are running their own shows… It’s a hardworking life I have led. I still live in a one-bedroom apartment. My parents also believe that I must have said something wrong until they watch the clip.”
So, What’s Your Take On The Casting Couch?
