The Indian entertainment industry’s warning bell rang loud as Ekta Kapoor, Balaji Telefilms’ driving force, called out rampant fake casting frauds. Her Friday Instagram missive serves as a shield for dream-chasers in Mumbai’s cutthroat scene.
Direct and decisive, Ekta captioned: ‘Stay alert to fake casting. Confirm all details.’ She unpacked how fraudsters wield Balaji’s prestige to hawk phantom roles in upcoming serials, webs, and flicks via rogue accounts.
Balaji washed its hands off these operators, blasting their money-grabbing schemes. Truth bomb: No fees ever from Balaji—for processing, tryouts, or security. Contracts? Strictly after verified HQ huddles.
True talent hunts stick to sanctioned paths with certified directors. Ekta’s plea: Scrutinize docs, dodge data dumps to phonies.
Architect of TV goldmines from saas-bahu epics to serpentine thrillers, Ekta wears her Padma Shri proudly since 2020. Her intervention spotlights a darker side of stardom pursuits, urging vigilance in an era of digital deception.