Pakistani actress Hira Khan put down her casting couch experience in black and white, revealing the dark side of the entertainment industry.
Hira reached out to her Twitter handle to share an unexpected incident with her though she was recommended for a project by her best friend and a decade-old co-actress.
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In the series of Twitter threads, the actress said in the 20-minute call, the director asked Hira for a private audition in crop tops, skinny jeans, and shorts.
So this happened to me last night and I still can’t wrap my head around it. One of my co actors, ( I wouldnt name her but she’s been in the industry for the past decade) messaged me saying that she referred me to a very well known director for a project. I was thankful to her and
— Hira Khan (@HiraKhan121) October 10, 2021
The director assured that the audition photos and videos will remain confidential but it made Hira suspicious and then she inquired here and there to conclude.
Later, it turned out that that director was trying to bluff the actress and many celebrities had been a victim of it.
I was confused and shocked because the name of the director is very big and I got it from an authentic source too. FYI, This is not just some random call that came my way. Also, he assured that the video would be only kept for the producer and casting purposes. Since I know how
— Hira Khan (@HiraKhan121) October 10, 2021
Hira also shared some screenshots on her Twitter account to strengthen her statement.
Shedding light on the horrible realities of the casting couch, Hira advised all the newcomers to be careful as the person to whom she was talking tried to take advantage by representing himself as a director.
Here are the screenshots of this asshole and my friend who gave me this number. I am sorry but no such videos/photos are required to become an actor. Please be vigilant if someone asks you to do any of this!!! pic.twitter.com/oA3lMJlC0o
— Hira Khan (@HiraKhan121) October 10, 2021