Everyone knows it, hears about it but still no one speaks up and if someone tries too then that person is restrained. Well, Bollywood has always been blamed for being affected by casting-couch syndrome and there are many stories in which powerful and renowned people in the industry ask for sexual favors from a newcomer irrespective of the gender.
However, in past few years, several Bollywood actors such as Ranveer Singh, Ayushmann Khurrana, Radhika Apte, Kalki Koechlin, and Sameera Reddy had revealed that they had been victim to the casting couch and have even shared their experiences.
Meanwhile, we can’t put full blame on Bollywood itself as it seems that the problem is prevalent in Hollywood and also in different parts of the world which is proved after the beginning of a Me Too movement.
To the uninitiated, MeToo , is a movement against sexual harassment and sexual assault which had spread virally in October 2017 as a hashtag used on social media platforms with an objective of demonstrating the widespread prevalence of sexual harassment.
Tarana Burke, a social activist had started this movement in 2006 while actress Alyssa Milano took the initiative to encourage the movement with a hastag #MeToo in 2017.
Talking about the B-town stars, it was very shocking to know that these actors and popular celebrities were involved in Extramarital affairs, casting couches, and MMS clips. While some escaped others saw their careers get ruined.
Now, we would like to share some undisclosed dark secrets, and scandals related to these Bollywood stars.
1. Bipasha Basu
Bipasha Basu who is popular for her roles in Raaz and Jism, got into a controversy when a tape featuring some lewd conversations Basu and politician Amar Singh was leaked. However, the actress denied that the voice in the tape was hers. Well, the controversy had affected her image in the industry and since then she is losing her charm in Bollywood. Her last movie Alone had released in 2015
2. Aditya Pancholi
Aditya Pancholi who had won Best Performance in a Negative Role for Yes Boss (1997) and had worked with Salman Khan in Bodyguard was also rumoured to be a part of such horrendous act. Well, the actor was charged with raping Pooja Bedi’s fifteen-year-old maid while he was dating her. Later, he was accused of physically abusing popular Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut with whom he had an extra-marital affair.
3. Ashmit Patel-Riya Sen
Ashmit Patel who part of the 4th season of the Indian television reality show Bigg Boss lost all his reputation when an MMS clip featuring him and actress Riya Sen in an intimate act went viral. While most stars usually deny such acts, Ashmit accepted that the clip was genuine. After starting his career as an assistant director in movies such as Aap Mujhe Achche Lagne Lage (2002), Awara Paagal Deewana (2002), Raaz (2002) and Footpath (2003), he lost everything, unfortunately.
4. Aman Verma
Popular TV personality Aman Verma who has worked in TV soaps such as Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi and Indian Idol 1 left everyone shocked when he was caught in a sting operation. Well, his career ended when his video of asking for a sexual favour with a newbie in exchange of a role went viral.
In the sting operation which was aired on India TV in March 2005, Verma was begging Suhaib Ilyasi to remove his footage from the sting operation.
5. Shiney Ahuja
Filmfare Best Male Debut Award for Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi in 2005, no one would have thought that Shiney Ahuja would end up nowhere in the industry. Further, he was even praised for his performance in movies such as Gangster, Life in a metro, and Bhool Bhulaiyaa.
In 2009, his career in Bollywood was over after he was accused of rape, by his maid. However, in court, the maid had withdrawn the charge she had laid against the actor and stated that the act of sex had been consensual. Meanwhile, the trial court judge refused to accept the retraction and convicted Ahuja based on circumstantial evidence. After 2 years, he was sentenced to 7 years rigorous imprisonment. Later, Bombay high court released him on bail.
6. Shahid Kapoor and Kareena Kapoor
We all know how Bollywood actor Shahid Kapoor and actress Kareena Kapoor Khan were always in the headlines due to their relationship. Well, a video of a couple leaked on the internet where they both were seen in an intimate pose. While the couples both broke-up with each other, but they too claimed that the video was doctored. Further, Kareena slapped a legal notice on the tabloid, demanding an apology also claimed Rs 20 crore as damages.
Currently, Kareena Kapoor is married to Saif Ali Khan while Shahid Kapoor is married to Mira Rajput.
7. Shakti Kapoor
Shakti Kapoor is popular for his comic roles and villainous acts in movies such as Raja Babu, Andaaz Apna Apna, Hero, Bhagam Bhag, Insaaf. Well, the 66-year-old actor shocked everyone when he was caught doing a shameful act. According to reports, Kapoor had offered a role to a newcomer in exchange of sexual favors.
In 2005, India TV released a video showing Kapoor demanding sexual favor from an undercover reporter who had posed as an aspiring actress. The actor had asked for the favours in return for entry into the film industry.
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