Shruthi Narayanan.
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Time and again, private video clips of celebrities have stirred buzz in the entertainment industry. The most recent name to be caught in the web is Tamil TV actress Shruthi Narayanan of Siragadikka Aasai, whose alleged 'audition' tape has surfaced online. While the authenticity of the video is not confirmed, the clip has sent shockwaves through the industry, re-igniting the debate of the casting couch in the entertainment industry.
The clip shows actress Shruthi Narayanan taking part in an online audition for a project. During the audition, the director is seen asking inappropriate questions, which has irked many. Social media was quick to notice the director's ill intent and criticised the audition. Netizens found the audition highly unprofessional and accused the director of asking inappropriate questions. The video is receiving widespread backlash condemning the director's unacceptable behaviour.
Strongly reacting to the news, the industry insiders have lent their support to Shruthi. They further warned the celebrities and aspiring actors to stay aware of these imposters as there has been a rising trend in these incidents. Pretending to be casting directors or filmmakers, these imposters prey on women with fake promises of lead roles.
Shruthi Narayanan is one of the budding names in the Tamil TV circuit; she has done a handful of shows and got recognition with the portrayal of Vidhya in the serial Siragadikka Aasai. Shruthi has a decent fan following on social media, with close to 85,000 followers on Instagram.