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Sudhanshu Pandey Says He Was Offered A Role Against A Compromise By A Renowned Filmmaker: 'He Is No More'
Last Updated: Sudhanshu Pandey opens up about experiencing casting couch early in his career, saying a renowned late filmmaker offered him a role in exchange for sexual favours. Actor Sudhanshu Pandey, best known for his successful stint on Anupamaa and current participation in The Traitors, recently shared some frank insights in an interview with Gallata India. A seasoned performer across films, TV, and music videos, Sudhanshu revealed that he, too, has faced the casting couch in Bollywood. He candidly opened up. He said, 'Yes, I have faced the casting couch. I have been offered work as a barter by a very renowned filmmaker who is now no more. God bless his soul, he was one of the greatest filmmakers. I was offered the role against a compromise." But he made it clear he holds no ill will toward the person. He said, 'I have nothing against them, I feel they are proposing a certain scenario to you – accepting or not is on you. I never worked to feed anyone's ego; whenever I said it wasn't okay with me, I refused politely. If anyone misbehaves, I might slap them. If they are made a certain way, I have no right to criticize them. If anyone forces me, then I can get very angry. It is normal for every man, and they should stand up for what is right." On the reality front, the actor—who has appeared in music videos, TV shows, and films—has taken on his first unscripted project with The Traitors. While weighing his options, Sudhanshu confirmed he had explicitly declined a Bigg Boss-style format. Once he understood the vision behind The Traitors, he decided the show suited him. Sudhanshu Pandey has worked in films, TV shows, and even music. He started his career as a singer in India's first boy band, A Band of Boys. Later, he acted in movies like Singh Is Kinng, Dus Kahaniyaan, and even a Jackie Chan film, The Myth. On TV, he became very popular for his role as Vanraj in the hit show Anupamaa. He has also done web series like The Empire, and recently appeared on the reality show The Traitors. First Published:
Time of India
11 hours ago
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- Time of India
Sudhanshu Pandey says he faced casting couch in Bollywood: ‘I was offered a role against a compromise by a renowned filmmaker'
Anupamaa fame actor Sudhanshu Pandey , currently seen in the reality show The Traitors, has spoken openly about facing the casting couch in the film industry. In a recent interview with Gallata India, the actor shared a personal account of being propositioned early in his career. 'Yes, I have faced the casting couch,' Sudhanshu admitted. 'I have been offered work as a barter by a very renowned filmmaker who is now no more. God bless his soul, he was one of the greatest filmmakers. I was offered the role against a compromise.' 'I never worked to feed anyone's ego' Despite the experience, Sudhanshu maintained a calm and grounded perspective. 'I have nothing against them,' he said. 'They are proposing a certain scenario to you – accepting or not is on you. I never worked to feed anyone's ego; whenever I said it wasn't okay with me, I refused politely.' The actor added that while he's always handled such situations with composure, he won't tolerate forceful behavior. 'If anyone misbehaves, I might slap them,' he said. 'If anyone forces me, then I can get very angry. It is normal for every man, and they should stand up for what is right.' Sudhanshu Pandey: My resolution is to learn what not to do From boy band fame to films, TV and now reality Sudhanshu Pandey began his career as a singer with India's first boy band, A Band of Boys, before transitioning into acting. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng CFDs với sàn môi giới tin cậy IC Markets Tìm hiểu thêm Undo He has featured in films like Singh Is Kinng, Dus Kahaniyaan, and Jackie Chan's The Myth. His portrayal of Vanraj in the hit daily soap Anupamaa made him a household name. In the digital space, he's appeared in series like The Empire and is now exploring the world of unscripted entertainment with The Traitors. Sudhanshu revealed that he turned down Bigg Boss-style formats but agreed to The Traitors after understanding its concept and tone.
