Archive · 27 Sep 2025
Actress Shares Casting Couch Experiences in South and Bollywood
Surveen Chawla, an actress, has spoken out about times when people in the entertainment industry made her feel uncomfortable.
She shared two different experiences.
In one instance, after a meeting about her marriage, a director tried to kiss her.
She pushed him away.
In another, a National Award-winning director used an intermediary to ask if she wanted to "spend time" with him, which she understood as a request for her to sleep with him.
Chawla refused both advances, making it clear that she would not trade work for such requests.
She has been in shows like Criminal Justice and Andhera.
Surveen Chawla shared experiences of facing casting couch.
The actress detailed an incident where a director tried to kiss her.
Another incident involved a National Award-winning director.
The director used an intermediary to convey a message to the actress.
Chawla refused both advances and clearly stated she was not interested in bartering herself for work.
- Who
- Surveen Chawla
- What
- Shared her experiences of facing casting couch in Bollywood and South Indian cinema.
- When
- The article was published on September 27, 2025.
- Where
- Both Bollywood and South Indian Cinema
- Why
- To shed light on uncomfortable truths behind the entertainment world's glamour.
Actor's Experience
Industry Behavior
Unwanted Advances
Actor's Experience
Actress faced inappropriate advances.
Industry Behavior
Industry professionals sometimes behave inappropriately.
- Actress
- Surveen Chawla
- Topics
- Casting Couch Experiences
- Industries Mentioned
- Bollywood, South Indian Cinema