The world of cinema appears brilliant on the outside, but its inner reality turns out to be bitter and empty. Many stars have encountered the so-called 'casting couch,' and this problem affects not only actresses but also many male actors.
Film industry professional Rakhat Shah Kazimi made a bold statement regarding the industry. In a conversation with Siddharth Kannan, he was asked whether male actors today engage in intimacy with directors and producers to secure roles.
Rakhat Shah Kazimi confirmed this, stating that it is a well-known fact and nothing new about it. He noted that this can be viewed either as the exploitation of male actors or as their conscious choice in pursuit of fame.
He added: 'They do not seem like victims to me anywhere because you choose it yourself. Either you choose the difficult path, which we chose—creating cinema independently if you don't receive invitations. But there is also the easy way—to get involved in the affairs of some director or producer. So it is their own decision.'
He was also asked why top figures in the industry often work with much younger actresses despite their age, and when this will stop. Rakhat Kazimi explained this by citing the superstars' insecurity in creating realistic cinema and their unwillingness to experiment or change their image. He emphasized that directors cannot tell them what to do.
Furthermore, Rakhat Shah Kazimi voiced several other shocking claims about the world of cinematography.