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Jasmin Bhasin Details Scary Casting Couch Audition on The Himanshu Mehta Show

Her testimony shines a light on systemic predation in audition rooms, prompting renewed calls for transparent, safe casting guidelines.

Overview

  • Bhasin recalled that early in her career a director locked her in a Juhu hotel room during an audition and attempted inappropriate actions
  • She said the audition coordinator left before the man began making unwanted advances
  • Using her presence of mind, Bhasin managed to escape the locked room and vowed never to attend hotel-based auditions again
  • She stressed that legitimate casting directors would never resort to coercion and urged newcomers to verify audition credentials
  • Her revelations have reignited industry discussions on enforcing clear casting protocols and safeguarding aspiring actors