Esha Gupta Exposes Disturbing Reality Of Casting Couch, Says, ‘Called My Makeup Artist To Sleep In My Room’

Esha Gupta, a lovely diva, has made a name for herself in the film industry. After starting off as a model, she goes on to become one of the few actresses to collaborate with a number of well-known directors and performers. Esha Gupta made her Bollywood debut in 2012 with the movie Jannat 2, in which she co-starred with Emraan Hashmi as the film’s female protagonist.

Despite being a newcomer, she garnered attention for her striking looks and confident screen presence. After making her debut, Esha went on to appear in a number of Hindi films, demonstrating her acting range. However, for an outsider like Esha Gupta, the road to fame wasn’t as straightforward and clean as we thought.

The actress, known for her work in Aashram, recently opened up about her harrowing experience on the casting couch. Her revelations shed light on the more sinister sides of the movie industry.

Esha Gupta talks about her casting couch experiences

Speaking with Spotboye, Esha Gupta described a depressing incident in which a director asked for sexual favors during film shooting. Gupta was fired from the production after politely denying the unacceptable request, with the co-producer supporting the filmmaker’s position. Her career was apparently affected by this refusal because other directors were reportedly reluctant to hire her because they questioned her fitness for parts if she refused to act inappropriately. She said,

“The film was half completed. When I refused, the co-producer told the maker that he did not want to see me in the film. What am I doing on set? After this, some makers even refused to cast me in films. I had heard that these people used to say about me that if I won’t do anything then what is the point of taking me in the film?”

Esha Gupta dove deeper into the nefarious workings of the industry as she revealed her other casting couch experience. She disclosed an attempted casting couch situation during an outdoor shot. However, she added that, upon recognizing the ploy, she tactfully navigated the situation. She did this by ensuring that she wasn’t alone, bringing her makeup artist along with her. She said,

“There were two people who laid the trap of casting couches. I had understood, but I still did the film because it was a small move from their side. He thought that I would fall into his trap during the outdoor shoot. I was also smart, I said that I would not go to sleep alone. I called my makeup artist to sleep in my room.”

Expressing her vehement displeasure, Gupta underscored the systemic exploitation in the film industry. She pointed out the relative immunity of star kids from such experiences, citing the protective shield their influential parents provide. Frustrated with the mindset that perceives compromises as prerequisites for opportunities, she stated,

“They think that if we need work, then we can get anything done.”

 

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On a professional front, Esha Gupta most recently appeared on screen in One Day: Justice Delivered. Her next ventures, such as Desi Magic, which stars Zayed Khan, Randhir Kapoor, and Ravi Kishan, are eagerly anticipated. She is also set to appear in the upcoming Deepak Tijori film Tipsy and the Hera Pheri 3 movie starring Akshay Kumar, Paresh Rawal, and Suniel Shetty.