Indecent demands shock lyricist Shreshta

  • IndiaGlitz, [Wednesday,June 13 2018]

Lyricist Shreshta of 'Pelli Choopulu' and 'Arjun Reddy' fame recently opened up about how unwanted sexual demands are commonplace in the film industry.

I had to postpone my career because of a few bad experiences.  Many people have openly suggested to me that I won't be able to make a name for myself in the industry only with my writing.  I have learned over the years that it's not just men but also women who unabashedly perpetuate such things, Shreshta says.

Once, a woman director asked Shreshta to travel to Goa for a party.  When she said no, the director told her that someone was keen on proposing her and that he had arranged a grand party to mark the occasion.  When Shreshta strongly refused the invite, an unknown man called her up and chided her for refusing to make it to Goa.  I was helpless.  I warned them strongly and left the industry for a few months, she adds.

In another instance, the wife of a producer asked her to submit to her husband's sexual demands!  

Shreshta's shocking experience proves why only very few women survive in the film industry.  Clearly, the male-dominated filmdom is where sexual exploitation, abuse and overtures are rampant.