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Shreya Ghoshal Acknowledges Casting Couch Exists, Credits Social Media for Improvement
✍️ Mid-Day
🗓 05 Sep 2026, 05:39 AM
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Playback singer Shreya Ghoshal told Mid-Day that the casting couch phenomenon exists in the entertainment industry, but added that social media has helped improve conditions for artists.
Shreya Ghoshal, one of India’s most celebrated playback singers, recently spoke to Mid-Day about the challenges faced by artistes in the industry.
During the conversation, she acknowledged that the casting couch continues to be a reality in both film and music circles.
Ghoshal pointed out that the growth of social media has given creators a platform to voice concerns and seek support from peers and audiences.
She expressed optimism that increased awareness and digital connectivity will further discourage such practices and foster a safer work environment.
During the conversation, she acknowledged that the casting couch continues to be a reality in both film and music circles.
Ghoshal pointed out that the growth of social media has given creators a platform to voice concerns and seek support from peers and audiences.
She expressed optimism that increased awareness and digital connectivity will further discourage such practices and foster a safer work environment.