In a recent interview, Shinde disclosed an unsettling incident from her early acting days. She explained that she had been asked to perform a seduction scene under the pretext of an audition. At the time, Shilpa admitted she was “very innocent” and unaware of the inappropriate nature of the request. As the situation intensified, Shinde realized that the filmmaker had crossed a line. She acted quickly to remove herself from the situation, pushing the individual away and escaping.
She said, “It was during my struggling days, around 1998-99. I cannot take names, but they told me, ‘Aap yeh kapde pehno aur yeh scene karo’ (wear these clothes and do this scene). I didn’t wear those clothes. In the scene, he told me he was my boss, and I had to seduce him. I was very innocent then, so I did the scene. That person tried to force himself on me, and I got so scared. I pushed him away and ran out. The security staff realised what had happened and asked me to leave immediately. They thought I would make a scene and call for help.”
However she doesn’t want to name him, she stated, “He was from the Hindi film industry. I agreed to do the scene because he was also an actor. I’m not lying, but I cannot take his name. His children are probably a little younger than me, and if I name him, they will suffer too.”
She met the producer again but he didn’t recognize her, Shilpa said, “After a few years, I met him again, and he spoke to me kindly. He didn’t recognize me and even offered me a film role. I refused. He still doesn’t remember me.”
What is your take on this opinion, should Shilpa name that producer or not?
