Bollywood actress Mallika Sherawat, set to appear in the upcoming film ‘Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video’, had once shared a disturbing experience from her past when she was harassed by a male co-star during a film shoot.
A video of Mallika recounting the incident has surfaced online and quickly gone viral, shedding light on the darker side of the entertainment industry.
What Malaika Sherawat said
In the clip, Mallika reflects on a time when she was working on a "big movie" in Dubai alongside a "big star cast." She shared, “Let me tell you an instance, I was shooting for a big film in Dubai, it was a multi-starrer film. It's a super hit film, people like it a lot, I have done a comedy role in it”. Though she did not specify the film’s name, what she revealed next shocked viewers.
She continued, describing the uncomfortable situation she faced with her male co-star. “The hero of that film used to knock on my door at 12:00 am. By knocking, I thought he was going to break the door. Because he wanted to come inside my bedroom. And I was like, no, it's not going to happen. After that, that hero never worked with me,” she said. Despite sharing these details, Mallika chose not to reveal the name of the actor involved.
Netizens guess the movie's name
Following the release of the video, social media users began speculating about which film and actor she might be referring to. Some Reddit users pointed to the 2007 blockbuster 'Welcome', noting that it was shot in Dubai, featured a large ensemble cast, and included Mallika in a comedic role.
As for her current projects, Mallika is set to return to the big screen with ‘Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video’, marking her second Hindi film in two years. She was last seen in Rajat Kapoor’s ‘RK/RKay’. In her upcoming film, she will share the screen with Triptii Dimri and Rajkummar Rao, both of whom have recently enjoyed box-office success.