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Malti Chahar, who became popular with ‘Bigg Boss 19’, has revealed that she had to face casting couch in the industry. Actress and filmmaker Malti told that while making a career in the film industry, she had to face many uncomfortable situations. Malti is also the sister of cricketer Deepak Chahar.
Malti Chahar spoke openly about casting couch and how such experiences affected her. He said that situations like casting couch really do exist and he himself has faced it. Malti told that people first test the limits silently and only then do something openly. (Photo courtesy: Instagram @maltichahar)
Malti Chahar talked about casting couch in an interview given to Siddharth Kannan. He said, “Yes, sometimes it happens. Once or twice people try their luck.” He said that people in the industry understand a lot from your body language. But being clear and strict from the beginning helps prevent such behavior. (Photo courtesy: Instagram @maltichahar)
Malti Chahar said, “People here are very smart. They understand your nature and body language. One or two people crossed the limits, one even misbehaved, but most of them understood my limits.” Malti mentioned a particular incident in which an elderly and well-known filmmaker was involved. (Photo courtesy: Instagram @maltichahar)
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Malti Chahar told that she met the elderly filmmaker several times in connection with a project. When the work was over, he hugged the filmmaker from the side as a courtesy. Malti said, “In response he tried to kiss me on the lips.” (Photo courtesy: Instagram @maltichahar)
This situation was shocking for Malti Chahar. She said, “I was stunned. I didn’t understand what happened. I immediately stopped him and never saw him again.” Malti said that this incident was even more disturbing because she respected that person a lot. (Photo courtesy: Instagram @maltichahar)
Malti Chahar said, “I considered him like a father. That incident taught me to never think highly of anyone. Be alert from everyone. I never thought that someone of that age could do such a thing. I felt very angry.” (Photo courtesy: Instagram @maltichahar)
Malti also spoke about her upbringing and said that her father being in the Indian Air Force instilled discipline and clarity in her, which was visible in her behavior and conversations. Malti also gave an important warning for the girls coming into the industry. (Photo courtesy: Instagram @maltichahar)
Malti Chahar said, “Girls should not fall for sweet talk. They should always be alert.” Malti stressed that awareness and setting one’s limits is very important, especially when the other person has power and position. (Photo courtesy: Instagram @maltichahar)