Vidya Balan’s Shocking Casting Couch Story: Director Asked Her to Meet in Hotel Room, Then Dropped Her From Film

Vidya Balan’s Shocking Casting Couch Story: Director Asked Her to Meet in Hotel Room, Then Dropped Her From Film BY-VERSHA

Bollywood actress Vidya Balan once opened up about an uncomfortable incident involving a director early in her career. BY-VERSHA

Vidya revealed that she had to meet a director regarding a film while she was in Chennai for an advertisement shoot. BY-VERSHA

When the director arrived, Vidya suggested they sit and talk at a coffee shop, but he insisted on meeting inside her hotel room. BY-VERSHA

Vidya said she was alone and felt confused by his insistence that they should speak privately inside the room. BY-VERSHA

Acting smartly, Vidya left the door open when they entered the room, making it clear that she would not allow herself to be cornered. BY-VERSHA

According to Vidya, the director realised the situation and left the room within five minutes. BY-VERSHA

Vidya later revealed that she was removed from the film following the incident, which she recalled while discussing her experiences in the industry. BY-VERSHA

Vidya made her Bollywood debut with Parineeta in 2005 and went on to star in acclaimed films such as The Dirty Picture, Kahaani, Paa and Bhool Bhulaiyaa. She won a National Film Award for The Dirty Picture. BY-VERSHA