When Shakti Kapoor Was Accused Of Offering Undercover Aspiring Actress Work In Exchange For S*X; Actor Claimed Girl Provoked Him To Indulge In Sex Talk
In 2005, Shakti Kapoor was accused of offering work to an undercover aspiring actress in exchange for having a sex!
Celebrities sharing their casting couch experiences in public have become quite common and a hot topic of discussion. Some of the B-Town stars like Radhika Apte, Ranveer Singh, Ayushmann Khurrana, Swara Bhasker, Kangana Ranaut, and others have confessed to facing this dark side of Bollywood. While some shared their experiences on the casting couch, others like Shakti Kapoor was accused of being a predator and offering projects in exchange for s*xual favours. Yes, you read that right!
Back in 2005, Shakti Kapoor, who ruled Hindi cinema during the 80s and 90s, made headlines for all the wrong reasons. He got embroiled in a big controversy after it was reported that he offered an ‘aspiring actress’ – who was actually an undercover journalist, a work in Bollywood in exchange for having sex. As it was a sting operation, the veteran actor’s dirty talks were recorded on tape. Following this, the Raja Babu star faced a ban to work in the industry. Reportedly, the Film and Television Producers’ Guild of India banned Shakti Kapoor from appearing in any movies or television shows. They demanded that he apologise to “all those whom he has insulted and slandered.” ALSO READ: Shakti Kapoor Recalls Being Slapped THREE Times During Mawaali's Shoot, After Which He Wanted To QUIT Bollywood; Says, ‘I Got Worried Thinking That My Career Is Finished’
However, Shakti in his defense said he was tricked as the woman reporter encouraged him to talk about s*x, and that the tapes were edited. He said, “I am pained at the way the channel framed me. I have no doubt it was an attempt to tarnish my reputation.” The ChaalBaaz star even claimed that the undercover reporter kept calling him for six months, threatening to commit suicide if he did not meet her. Shakti Kapoor even held a press conference where he shared his side of the story and revealed the woman reporter asked her to meet at a hotel. He had shared, “I did go to meet her at Hotel Tulip Star. I am not a saint or god. I am a healthy human being. I admit that I did wrong, but the girl provoked me to make certain gestures and indulge in s*x talk.”
On the professional front, Shakti Kapoor dominated Hindi cinema with his portrayal of comic and villainous roles. He has featured in over 600 films. Recently, he was seen in the Malayalam film ‘Lucifer’ and also appeared in the web show ‘Guilty Minds.’
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