Bhubaneswar: Two Odia actresses, Prakruti Mishra, and Jasmine Rath, have accused producer Sanjay Nayak of casting couch. Mishra lodged a complaint with the police on June 11, while Rath made her allegations in a social media post on June 12.
Mishra alleged that Nayak had offered her a role in a film, but had asked her to sleep with him in exchange. When she refused, he threatened to ruin her career. Rath alleged that Nayak had invited her to a club after 10 pm in the night, but she had refused to go. Nayak then allegedly told other filmmakers not to cast her in their films.
Nayak has denied the allegations. He has said that he is a "prominent producer" in the Odia film industry and that he would never do anything to harm the careers of actresses. He has also said that he is ready to face any investigation into the matter.
The allegations against Nayak have sparked outrage in the Odia film industry. Senior actor Siddhant Mohapatra has said that the allegations are "serious" and that they should be investigated. He has also said that women must feel safe and respected in the film industry.
The police have registered a case against Nayak and are investigating the matter. They have also asked the Odia Film Producers' Association to take action against Nayak.
The allegations against Nayak are a reminder of the need to create a safe and respectful environment for women in the film industry. It is important that women feel safe to report any harassment or abuse that they may experience.
