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Barkha Singh Exposes Casting Couch Email With Digital Proof

The Criminal Justice actor urges peers to stay vigilant by using digital records to confront entrenched film industry abuse.

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Barkha Dutt talked about her casting couch experience.
Barkha Singh Shares SHOCKING Casting Couch Incident, Recalls Receiving E-Mail Demanding 'Compromise'
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Overview

  • On June 27, during a Hauterrfly interview, Singh revealed she once received an email proposing a sexual “compromise” in exchange for a South Indian film role.
  • She preserved the message outlining specific shoot days and a required “vitals” measurement of at least 36 as evidence of predatory practices.
  • Singh noted the incident occurred within this decade and warned colleagues that unsolicited propositions continue behind the scenes.
  • She stressed her vigilance against exploitative offers and continues to star as assistant lawyer Shivani Mathur in Criminal Justice: A Family Matter on JioHotstar.
  • Singh’s disclosure underscores how documented messages can bolster accountability as calls for industry reform grow.