Payal Rajput, one of the most promising heroines in Tollywood, has spoken of a shocking experience.

"After 'RX 100' became a big hit, I did expect offers to come my way. A producer approached me with a story and I greenlighted to do the role. However, he openly sought favours from me. He was expecting me to commit to doing things beyond acting! I was shocked and bluntly said no," the beautiful lady has said.

She suggested that just because she has done a bold role in her debut Telugu film, it doesn't mean she will "compromise".

This is just one more instance of casting couch being used as a tool to harass women in the film industry. The ugly underbelly of the film industry in India is something that is not going to fade away anytime soon, never mind the fight by the likes of Sri Reddy.