Introduction
Actress Kunickaa Sadanand, currently seen in bigg boss 19, was a known face in bollywood during the 1990s.
Despite her talent and popularity, she often faced typecasting in side roles or negative characters.
Her filmography includes Hum Saath Saath Hain (Reema Lagoo’s friend) and Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya (Salman Khan’s stepmother).
Behind the success, Kunickaa endured struggles with the casting couch culture in the film industry.
Losing Projects Due to the Casting Couch
Kunickaa revealed in an interview with siddharth Kannan that she lost multiple big projects because she refused to compromise.
She recalled one heartbreaking incident where she was finalized for a major film but was suddenly dropped.
When she went to collect her signing amount, she was told she was replaced for not giving in to demands.
Producer’s Shocking Words
Kunickaa shared a disturbing encounter with a female producer who used extremely derogatory language.
The producer reportedly said:
“I am bringing two hungry lions with me, so I will have to feed them a piece of meat.”
These words left Kunickaa shattered and in tears, as she realized how rampant exploitation was in the industry.
Harassment in the makeup Room
In another incident, a producer tried to misbehave with her inside a makeup room.
Kunickaa immediately warned and confronted him.
Following this, she decided never to work with that producer again.
Conclusion
Kunickaa’s revelations highlight the dark reality of the casting couch in Bollywood.
Despite losing projects and opportunities, she stood by her dignity and principles.
Her journey is an example of resilience and courage in an industry often marred by exploitation.
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