Wed Jan 29 00:30:00 UTC 2025: ## Dangal Actress Fatima Sana Shaikh Reveals Casting Couch Experiences
**Mumbai, India** – Fatima Sana Shaikh, known for her role in Aamir Khan’s *Dangal*, has revealed unsettling experiences with casting couch practices in the Indian film industry. In a recent interview with Bollywood Bubble, Shaikh recounted multiple instances of inappropriate advances and implied demands from industry professionals.
Shaikh described a particularly uncomfortable encounter with a casting agent who repeatedly pressed her to engage in non-professional activities, using suggestive language. She also shared a concerning experience in Hyderabad while seeking a role in a South Indian film, where producers indirectly alluded to sexual favours as a requirement for securing work. She further detailed how casting directors in Mumbai exploited newcomers by demanding a cut of their earnings under the guise of providing industry connections.
The actress, who began her career as a child artiste in *Chachi 420*, has starred in several Bollywood films including *Thugs of Hindostan*, *Ludo*, and *Ajeeb Daastaans*. She will next appear in Anurag Basu’s *Metro… In Dino*. Shaikh’s revelations shed light on the persistent challenges faced by aspiring actors navigating the complexities of the Indian film industry.
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