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Daisy Shah shares she was inappropriately touched by a filmmaker in South
Daisy Shah shares she was inappropriately touched by a filmmaker in South: ‘That just put me off’
Daisy Shah shares she was inappropriately touched by a filmmaker in South: ‘That just put me off’
Daisy Shah has recalled a uncomfortable situation from the past when she went for a casting call with a filmmaker from the South.
Apr 16, 2026, 14:31:15 IST By Santanu Das Share via Copy link Actor Daisy Shah, who made her Bollywood debut opposite Salman Khan in Jai Ho (2014), has opened up about an uncomfortable incident which took place in Mumbai when a filmmaker had come to the city to conduct auditions. The filmmaker's behaviour put her at unease, recalled the actor in an interview with The Free Press Journal. (Also read: Daisy Shah hopes Palaash Muchhal, Smriti Mandhana get back together after wedding fiasco: ‘We don’t know actual truth’) Daisy Shah has opened up about a distressing incident in her life.What Daisy said
She said, “I was touched badly by one of the filmmakers in South. He had come to Mumbai for casting. We were 6-7 girls who went to meet him. He was meeting everyone of us individually. But I didn't like because he touched me and he was holding my hand.” She added, "I've always been apprehensive about people touching me. The reason why I don't get massage done is because I don't like being touched, even by a woman...by a man is a different story altogether. So that just put me off. I told him 'I will get back to you' but I never got back to him." The actor did not name the filmmaker she was talking about.About Daisy Shah
Daisy began her career as an assistant to choreographer Ganesh Acharya and appeared as a background dancer in several Bollywood songs before stepping into acting. She made her lead debut in Kannada cinema with Bhadra and Bodyguard, and later rose to fame in Bollywood with Salman Khan’s Jai Ho (2014). She went on to appear in films like Hate Story 3 (2015) and has participated in dance reality shows and television appearances as well. Most recently, Daisy was seen in Amjad Khan's web series Red Room, which also featured Amit Gaur, Anuj Sachdeva, Reena Aggarwal and Reeva Chaudhary in key roles. Apart from acting, Daisy is quite active on YouTube, where she shares her daily routines with fans through her vlogs. She currently enjoys a following of around 50,000 subscribers. On the work front, Daisy is set to star as the female lead in an upcoming, yet-to-be-titled thriller directed by Palash Muchhal. The film also stars Shreyas Talpade. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Santanu Das Santanu Das is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over 5 years of experience, writing on films, pop culture and film festivals. He has a keen interest in writing about South Asian independent films and has covered several film festivals, including Sundance and CPH: Docx. He also brings a sharp perspective to the monthly column called The Fault in Our Stars, where he writes about a recent film/series and what stops the ‘good’ from becoming ‘great’. A gold medalist from Banaras Hindu University, Santanu completed his postgraduate studies in English from Jadavpur University. He is also a Rotten Tomatoes-certified film critic. When not watching films or speaking to celebrities, Santanu can be found reading a book. Some of his favourite films are Aparajito, Ponyo and The Double Life of Veronique. His favourite books include The Corrections, The God of Small Things and A Room of One's Own. Santanu continues to write passionately about films and celebrity culture. He brings a relatable, as well as critically informed, lens to entertainment and culture for a wide audience. Find him on LinkedIn: santanudasfilm Instagram: @santupechaRead More Daisy Shah Catch every big hit, every wicket with Crickit, a one stop destination for Live Scores, Match Stats, Infographics & much more. Explore now!.Get more updates from Bollywood, Taylor Swift, Hollywood, Music and Web Series along with Latest Entertainment News at Hindustan Times. Home/Entertainment/Bollywood/Daisy Shah Shares She Was Inappropriately Touched By A Filmmaker In South: ‘That Just Put Me Off’ See Less
Actor Daisy Shah, who made her Bollywood debut opposite Salman Khan in Jai Ho (2014), has opened up about an uncomfortable incident which took place in Mumbai when a filmmaker had come to the city to conduct auditions. The filmmaker's behaviour put her at unease, recalled the actor in an interview with The Free Press Journal. (Also read: Daisy Shah hopes Palaash Muchhal, Smriti Mandhana get back together after wedding fiasco: ‘We don’t know actual truth’)
She added, "I've always been apprehensive about people touching me. The reason why I don't get massage done is because I don't like being touched, even by a woman...by a man is a different story altogether. So that just put me off. I told him 'I will get back to you' but I never got back to him."
The actor did not name the filmmaker she was talking about.
Most recently, Daisy was seen in Amjad Khan's web series Red Room, which also featured Amit Gaur, Anuj Sachdeva, Reena Aggarwal and Reeva Chaudhary in key roles. Apart from acting, Daisy is quite active on YouTube, where she shares her daily routines with fans through her vlogs. She currently enjoys a following of around 50,000 subscribers.
On the work front, Daisy is set to star as the female lead in an upcoming, yet-to-be-titled thriller directed by Palash Muchhal. The film also stars Shreyas Talpade.
Source: HindustanTimes
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