Bhabhi Ji Ghar Par Hai actor Saanand Verma has become one of the few male stars who has come out openly and detailed about his sexual abuse. It seems the horrific incident happened with him when he was 13. The actor said it is a “terrible memory” and the “pain” of it will always stay on with him. It seems Saanand Verma had gone for a cricket match when this incident took place.
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Saanand Verma shared horrific details of his sexual abuse
Saanand Verma revealed details of the sexual assault. It seems he was keen to become a cricketer when he was 13. He had gone to a cricket training academy in Patna, Bihar where an older guy tried to exploit him sexually. It seems he ran away as he was terrified. It seems he has stayed away from cricket since then. He made this revelation to Times Now. Saanand Verma said that incident impacted him psychologically but made him stronger as a person. It said it is a terrible memory, and he has suffered a lot in his life. He said after enduring so much no pain seems too great.
Saanand Verma spoke about the casting couch
The actor did not beat about the bush about the casting couch menace in showbiz. He said there are no two opinions on this. But he said he was never propositioned with sexual advances in return for a job. It seems no one approached him in that way. He said he had heard colleagues narrate their painful experiences, and he feels no actor should have to endure the same.
Saanand Verma has worked in shows like CID, Laapataganj and Gupp Chupp in the past. The actor was a part of Bollywood movies like Raid, Mardaani, Babli Bouncer, Chhichhore and Mission Raniganj as well. In the past, Indian TV stars Vishal Aditya Singh and Eijaz Khan have spoken about facing sexual abuse from men.
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