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Rajeev Khandelwal Reveals How He Rebuffed Casting Couch Advances

He credits self-awareness coupled with unwavering principles for guiding him when he rebuffed inappropriate requests early in his career.

Overview

  • In an exclusive Zoom interview, Khandelwal said he told a casting director, “Sorry sir, mere se nahi milega aapko,” when faced with a sexual advance.
  • He emphasized that he never gave anyone the power to decide his fate and that he writes his own destiny in showbiz.
  • The actor highlighted that knowing his values prevented him from compromising just to climb the industry ladder.
  • Khandelwal rose to fame as Sujal in the 1990s TV serial Kahiin Toh Hoga and admitted he once feared being a “one-hit wonder.”
  • He now enjoys a quieter life in Goa and uses his experiences to shed light on the entertainment industry’s darker side.