Asha Negi breaks her silence on her casting couch experience

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Asha Negi, a well-known TV actress, recently opened up about her casting couch experience from over a decade ago in the entertainment industry

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During an interview, she recalled an encounter with a coordinator who attempted to influence her by suggesting that compromising was a common practice among successful TV actors

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Although the coordinator did not explicitly ask her to compromise, Asha sensed his intentions and felt uncomfortable, realizing she was not willing to pursue her career under such conditions

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The experience left Asha feeling scared, and when she shared it with a friend, she was surprised by his nonchalant reaction, indicating that such incidents were considered normal

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Asha gained fame with her role in the popular TV show 'Pavitra Rishta', where she played Poorvi Deshmukh Kirloskar alongside Ankita Lokhande and Sushant Singh Rajput

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Beyond 'Pavitra Rishta', Asha has worked in various films and web series, including 'Barish', and participated in the reality show 'Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 6'

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Most recently, she appeared in the web series 'Honeymoon Photographer', released on Jio Cinema, where she played Ambika Nath, a photographer

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Asha's candid revelations highlight ongoing issues within the entertainment industry regarding the casting couch, emphasizing the need for awareness and change