Bollywood Casting Couch: Baying For Blood

Sleazy casting couch allegations are not something Bollywood - with its clean cut image - is used to being tarnished with. However, watch here as publicists and actresses discuss the realities of working in Bollywood and give their opinions on why they believe it's important to have realistic expectations when starting out.

Amid the furore about media entrapment and celebrities' rights to privacy, the real issue about whether or not an exploitative casting couch exists in Bollywood has been brushed under the carpet - until now. Actresses and publicists explain why more women have not spoken out about the sexual bribery in the industry in this clip from 'This World Investigates: The Bollywood Casting Couch.'

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At 31 Suhash Ghai entered the business & in the 29 years that followed came to be known as the ultimate mascot of this flamboyant industry. At 60, industry watchers say, if he adapts, he could well continue to peddle dreams to the billion plus citizens who have always loved his cinema.

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1000 people drowned in the world's most densely populated city, Mumbai, and the explanation was global warming and excess building. It wasn't until disaster struck that the citizens of Mumbai realised the importance of the Mangroves.