Malayali actress Hima Shankar Sheematty, who had recently hit headlines with her revelations about the ‘Bed with Acting’ package in the film industry, said that she has been targeted on social media for her comments.
During the promotions of her upcoming film, Sheematty revealed that her revelations might even end her career. ‘I have been receiving threatening and derogatory messages even since I revealed about the prevalent ‘casting couch’. This may even end my career, but I want to tell this to everyone that acting is a profession and not a ‘business based on women’s flesh.’ she reportedly said.
A few days ago, Hima opened up about the ‘package’ offers she had received at the beginning of her career. ‘When I asked them to explain what the ‘package’ means, they told me that it’s the ‘Bed with Acting’ (sexual favors in lieu of film offers) package. I was furious but I couldn’t do anything except vehemently rejecting them,’ she revealed.
Hima added that she stopped receiving such package offers after a while as she didn’t surrender to them. She asked the upcoming actresses to be strong and not succumb to sexual favors being sought by filmmakers.