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Time of India
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Barkha Singh reveals disturbing email asking her to ‘compromise' for South Indian film role
Several actresses have opened up about their experiences with casting couch advances in the entertainment industry. Among them, Barkha Singh, praised for her role in 'Criminal Justice 4', recently recounted receiving an unusual casting couch offer through an email, shedding light on the constant challenges women face behind the scenes. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The Email Proposition In an interview with Hauterrfly, Barkha recalled receiving an email that asked her to 'compromise' for a role in a South Indian film. She explained that someone sent this message to her email, mentioning details such as the number of shooting days required and that her vitals should be at least 36, implying that compromise was necessary. The fact that this was put in writing indicated the sender was comfortable with the proposition. However, the sender did not specify with whom she was supposed to compromise. Incident Within This Decade She mentioned that the incident wasn't very old but had occurred within this decade. Barkha explained that although such things have happened, no one has ever confronted it directly. Because she is aware that this kind of situation exists, she remains very cautious and makes a strong effort to avoid getting into such circumstances. Barkha Singh's Current Projects In 'Criminal Justice: A Family Matter', Barkha Singh takes on the role of Shivani Mathur, an assistant lawyer. The show features notable actors like Pankaj Tripathi, Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub, , , and Asha Negi in prominent roles. The series is currently streaming on JioHotstar. Apart from this, Barkha Singh stars in 'Lafangey – Sapne', 'Dosti', 'Duniya' alongside , , Anud Singh Dhaka, and Saloni Gaur. The series explores the lives of three childhood friends—Chaitanya, Rohan, and Kamlesh—as they face adulthood's challenges while nurturing their friendship and personal growth. The show streams on Amazon MX Player.
Hindustan Times
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Barkha Singh recalls getting an email asking her to ‘compromise' for a project in South: ‘Naam nahi dala kiske saath…'
Many female actors have previously spoken about encountering the casting couch in the film industry. Actor Barkha Singh, who is currently receiving praise for her performance in the web series Criminal Justice 4, recently shared her own experience. In an interview with Hauterrfly, Barkha revealed that she once received a bizarre casting couch proposition via email. Barkha Dutt talked about her casting couch experience. Calling it a gutsy move, Barkha recalled how she once received an email asking her to 'compromise' for a role in a South Indian film. She said, "Someone put it on my email. I think it was something for the South, and I have a proof where this person was like, 'These many shoot days required, and the vitals should be at least 36; compromise is required'. You are giving it in writing means you are so okay with it. Naam nahi dala ki kiske saath compromise (He didn't mention a name with whom I had to compromise)." She further added that it wasn't a very old incident, but something that happened within this decade. The actor continued, "Yeah, so like this is what has happened, but no one has said it in the face. But I think I also — because I know this exists — and I'm very wary of it. So, like, I try very hard to not get only in those situations." Barkha Singh's recent work Barkha plays the role of assistant lawyer Shivani Mathur in Criminal Justice: A Family Matter. The series also stars Pankaj Tripathi, Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub, Surveen Chawla, Khushboo Atre, and Asha Negi, among others in key roles. It is available to stream on JioHotstar. In addition to this, the actor is also part of another show, Lafangey – Sapne, Dosti, Duniya, which features Harsh Beniwal, Gagan Arora, Anud Singh Dhaka, and Saloni Gaur in lead roles. The show follows the story of three childhood friends — Chaitanya, Rohan, and Kamlesh — as they embark on individual journeys, navigating the complexities of adulthood while cherishing their enduring friendship and personal growth. It is available to watch on Amazon MX Player.
Time of India
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Criminal Justice' Season 4: Where and when to watch the series ahead of the finale
Ahead of the series finale of 'Criminal Justice: A Family Matter' the next episode is all set to release. Fans have been eagerly waiting for this second-last episode, especially after it was confirmed that the series will end with a grand, blockbuster finale. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The makers have kept the suspense going by not revealing the main villain so far, making fans anticipate a big twist in the finale. All Eyes on Madhav Mishra While many clues point towards Ira Nagpal, there's still a chance that Anju could be the real killer in Season 4. With time running out, many have been waiting to see if Madhav Mishra can crack the case. This season hasn't been easy for him, but it is believed he'll find a way to solve it in the end. An industry source earlier spoke to Filmibeat and shared an update about Criminal Justice Season 4 's final episode. He said, "As Criminal Justice 4 episodes 1-6 have received a mind-boggling response on the platform, the network is excited to premiere the seventh episode of the crime legal drama soon." Criminal Justice 4 Tops Streaming Charts 'Criminal Justice 4', has been putting up a strong performance which has become the number-one show across its streaming platform. Sources told the portal, "It was clear from the beginning that the web series would have a blockbuster grand finale episode in July 2025." The seventh episode was released on June 26 at 12 AM, as per schedule. Criminal Justice - Official Trailer
Time of India
25-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Criminal Justice 4: Asha Negi says, 'It's not always about screen time'
Actress Asha Negi , who plays a key role in the latest season of 'Criminal Justice', recently opened up about her decision to join the project and how the experience challenged her as an actor. Speaking to IANS, Negi admitted that she was initially hesitant to take on the part due to its limited screen time. "Yes, I was a bit skeptical at first because of the limited screen time," she revealed. "I wondered if the character would fade away—what then? But once I read the screenplay and received the character briefing, I realized that although the screen time was less, the role itself had a lot to offer. It was a performance-oriented character.' For Negi, the strength of the role outweighed its brevity. 'It's not always about screen time. If the character is strong, that's enough for me. So, I went ahead with it,' she said. When asked whether the emotionally intense narrative took a toll, the actress acknowledged the challenge but said the overall experience was deeply satisfying. 'It was definitely emotionally and physically draining, but I had a lot of fun. Even today, when I think about the process and the entire journey, my eyes light up because I truly enjoyed it. Working with such talented directors and actors now gives me a lot of creative satisfaction,' she added. As the series is getting praise, amid all this love, Negi also shared behind-the-scenes moments from the shoot on Instagram, along with a heartfelt note: 'The last few days have been overwhelming in the best way... It was truly a joy and an incredible journey bringing this character to life (and death). I'm so happy!' As viewers continue to speculate about the central mystery — 'Roshni ko kisne maara?' — Negi's impactful performance remains one of the season's biggest talking points. Directed by Rohan Sippy , ' Criminal Justice 4 ' features an ensemble cast including Pankaj Tripathi , Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub , Purab Kohli, Shweta Basu Prasad , and Dugad. Criminal Justice - A Family Matters Trailer: Pankaj Tripathi, Mohd. Zeeshan Ayyub and Surveen Chawla Starrer Criminal Justice - A Family Matters Official Trailer
Time of India
25-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Criminal Justice 4: Asha Negi says, 'It's not always about screen time"
Actress Asha Negi , who plays a key role in the latest season of 'Criminal Justice', recently opened up about her decision to join the project and how the experience challenged her as an actor. Speaking to IANS, Negi admitted that she was initially hesitant to take on the part due to its limited screen time. "Yes, I was a bit skeptical at first because of the limited screen time," she revealed. "I wondered if the character would fade away—what then? But once I read the screenplay and received the character briefing, I realized that although the screen time was less, the role itself had a lot to offer. It was a performance-oriented character.' For Negi, the strength of the role outweighed its brevity. 'It's not always about screen time. If the character is strong, that's enough for me. So, I went ahead with it,' she said. When asked whether the emotionally intense narrative took a toll, the actress acknowledged the challenge but said the overall experience was deeply satisfying. 'It was definitely emotionally and physically draining, but I had a lot of fun. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You to Read In 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo Even today, when I think about the process and the entire journey, my eyes light up because I truly enjoyed it. Working with such talented directors and actors now gives me a lot of creative satisfaction,' she added. As the series is getting praise, amid all this love, Negi also shared behind-the-scenes moments from the shoot on Instagram, along with a heartfelt note: 'The last few days have been overwhelming in the best way... It was truly a joy and an incredible journey bringing this character to life (and death). I'm so happy!' As viewers continue to speculate about the central mystery — 'Roshni ko kisne maara?' — Negi's impactful performance remains one of the season's biggest talking points. Directed by Rohan Sippy, 'Criminal Justice 4' features an ensemble cast including Pankaj Tripathi , Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub , Purab Kohli, Shweta Basu Prasad , and Dugad.
