Hansika Motwani opens up about her experience with the casting couch in the Telugu film industry: ‘I felt insulted like everyone else in the industry
Popular actress Hansika Motwani has recently made shocking revelations about her experiences with the casting couch in the Telugu film industry. The actress, who began her career with the Telugu film Desamuduru opposite Allu Arjun, disclosed that she had encountered harassment and inappropriate advances from a young actor during the early stages of her career. While she chose not to reveal the actor’s identity, this revelation has sparked widespread curiosity among fans.
Hansika Motwani shared her personal ordeal of facing insults and harassment in Tollywood. She stated that a young hero from the industry repeatedly asked her out on dates, leading her to feel insulted and uncomfortable. The actress, however, asserted that she had given the individual a fitting response, suggesting that she had stood up for herself in the face of adversity. While the specific details of the incident remain undisclosed, her candid admission sheds light on the prevalent issue of casting couch in the entertainment industry.
After tying the knot with Sohael Khaturiya on December 4, 2022, Hansika Motwani found herself embroiled in various controversies. The actress faced backlash for marrying her best friend’s former husband, attracting online trolling and criticism. Sohael responded to these rumors, clarifying, “Reports about my previous marriage were misconstrued and presented in a misleading manner. It falsely portrayed Hansika as the cause of the breakup, which is entirely untrue and unfounded.”
Subsequently, Hansika became the subject of media attention when speculations arose that her mother had administered hormonal injections to expedite her growth. Moreover, the wedding between Hansika and Sohael was documented in a captivating series called ‘Love Shaadi Drama’ on OTT. The show captures the couple’s extravagant wedding, preparations, a picturesque proposal, controversial comments, unfounded accusations about their relationship, Hansika’s mother’s demanding behaviour, and numerous other facets.
