Ileana D'Cruz Makes A Valid Point, Says Revealing Casting Couch Experiences Would End Careers

After Harvey Weinstein fiasco in Hollywood, all eyes were set on Bollywood, to reveal such tales. While many expressed their views and condemned the Harvey episode, not many chose to spill the beans on experiences that they've been through.

None of the names came out and this shows how actors have several fears attached to it.

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Talking about the same, Ileana revealed why Bollywood prefers to stay away from such topics and issues. She added the fact that film actresses risk putting their career on a stake, she spoke to Bombay Times and said,

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“It might sound cowardly, but I do agree that if one speaks out about the casting couch, it will end their career. Years ago, a junior artiste down South, who was being propositioned by a big producer, sought my advice on how to deal with it.

I told her that it’s something that I couldn’t decide for her. It is her decision and that nobody could force it on her. Many people have done it and it’s up to her whether she wants to go ahead and do it or not. As far as exploitation and harassment are concerned, I wouldn’t stand for it."

She further explained how actors are worshiped and considered aspirational and inspirational and that's the reason why we have assumed the fact that actors can never go wrong. She added,

“The fact of the matter is that if an A-list star is accused of something like this, you will require a large number of people to come forward, including A-list actresses and actors, to make a difference. Actors in this country are worshiped. So it will take many voices for people to acknowledge that huge stars could have such an ugly side. I can’t watch Kevin Spacey’s show anymore, though I have loved it earlier because he has been accused of harassment. It disgusts me as a person.”?

While actors have spoken and condemned?such cases, Ileana's understanding of the issue sadly is the truth why no names have come out as yet.?