Rashami Desai Reveals Casting Couch Trauma at 16, Battled 8 Years of Depression
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News18•13-01-2026, 08:22
Rashami Desai Reveals Casting Couch Trauma at 16, Battled 8 Years of Depression
- •Actress Rashami Desai, known for 'Uttaran', disclosed she was a victim of casting couch at just 16.
- •She recounted a horrific audition experience where a maker tried to take advantage of her while she was unconscious.
- •The trauma led to an 8-year battle with depression, severely impacting her mental health and career.
- •During her struggles, she faced financial hardship, even eating dal-chawal with auto-rickshaw drivers and sleeping in her car due to debt.
- •Rashami has now recovered, finding peace in her work and achieving a balance in her personal and professional life.
Why It Matters: Rashami Desai bravely shared her casting couch ordeal at 16 and long battle with depression.
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