Behind the glamour of Bollywood, many actors have spoken about uncomfortable encounters during their rise to fame. Joining that list, Mouni Roy recently shared a harrowing experience from when she was just 21 years old.
Speaking to Apoorva Mukhija on the talk show Spice It Up, Mouni said she never faced the casting couch, but did experience “badtameezi” (misbehaviour) early in her career.
“Casting couch toh nahi hua, but badtameezi hui hai,” Mouni revealed.
“I was 21-22 years old and had gone to someone’s office where a narration was being given. Suddenly, there was a scene where the girl falls into the swimming pool, loses consciousness, and the hero gives her mouth-to-mouth respiration.”
What happened next left her shocked.
“The man literally held my face and showed me mouth-to-mouth respiration. Uss 1 split second main mujhe samajh hi nahi aaya mere saath kya hua (I didn’t understand what happened with me in that split second). I started shaking and ran down. It really scarred me for a real long time.”
The actress did not disclose whether the individual involved was an actor, director, or casting agent, but said the experience left her deeply shaken.
🌟 Mouni Roy’s Journey from Television to Films
Mouni Roy began her acting career with the iconic TV show Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, followed by hit serials like Kasturi, Devon Ke Dev Mahadev, and Naagin, which cemented her status as one of Indian television’s biggest stars.
She made her Bollywood debut opposite Akshay Kumar in Gold (2018) and later appeared in films such as Romeo Akbar Walter, Made in China, and Brahmāstra: Part One – Shiva, where she earned critical acclaim for her performance as Junoon.
🎬 What’s Next for Mouni Roy
The actress will next be seen in the romantic comedy film Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai, directed by David Dhawan. The film also stars Pooja Hegde and Mrunal Thakur and is slated for a 2026 theatrical release.
💬 Watch the Full Interview
Mouni Roy’s full conversation with Apoorva Mukhija is now streaming on JioHotstar, where she opens up about her early experiences, her career journey, and how she navigated the challenges of the industry.