Casting Couch On Male Actors: Ravi Kishan Confesses

Actor Ravi Kishan, renowned for his work in Bhojpuri and Hindi cinema, recently spoke about his casting couch experiences during his early career. In an interview, he revealed facing predatory advances as a vulnerable teenager from Bihar trying to escape poverty. Ravi remained steadfast, refusing to compromise his values despite attempts to exploit his good looks and financial struggles.

He noted that such exploitation is not limited to the film industry but exists in other fields as well. Ravi cautioned aspiring actors against seeking shortcuts to success, emphasizing the dangers of such choices, including addiction and despair. Instead, he stressed patience and perseverance as keys to achieving lasting success, sharing how he waited for his moment while contemporaries like Akshay Kumar and Ajay Devgn rose to stardom.

Now a respected actor, Ravi Kishan recently appeared in Laapataa Ladies and Maamla Legal Hai on Netflix, showcasing his enduring commitment to his craft.