Mallika Sherawat Reveals Harassment on Film Set: ‘Heroes Took Liberties Because of My Bold Roles’

October13, 2024: A video of Bollywood actress Mallika Sherawat, who is set to appear in the upcoming film Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video, has gone viral. In the video, Mallika candidly speaks about facing harassment on the set of a multi-starrer movie shot in Dubai, where she played a comic role.

Mallika on Facing Harassment on Set

In the resurfaced video, Mallika recalls filming a major blockbuster in Dubai with a large star cast. “I was shooting for a big film in Dubai, a multi-starrer film. It’s a super hit, and people really liked it. I had a comedic role in it. The hero of that film used to knock on my door at midnight—so hard that I thought he was going to break it down. He wanted to come into my bedroom, and I refused. After that, he never worked with me again,” the actress revealed. She chose not to name the actor involved.

‘Heroes Took Liberties’: Mallika Sherawat

Mallika also shared that several male co-stars tried to take inappropriate liberties with her. “Some heroes would call me and say, ‘Come see me at night.’ I would ask, ‘Why should I see you at night? For what reason?’ They would respond, ‘You play bold roles on-screen, so what’s the problem?’ They assumed that because I portrayed daring characters, I would behave similarly off-screen,” she added, shedding light on the struggles she faced behind the scenes.

Mallika Sherawat’s Current Projects

Mallika Sherawat is currently promoting her upcoming film Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video, marking her second Hindi release after a two-year break. She was last seen in RK/RKay, directed by Rajat Kapoor.

In her latest film, Mallika stars alongside Triptii Dimri and Rajkummar Rao, under the direction of Raaj Shaandilyaa. Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video is set to clash at the box office with Alia Bhatt’s Jigra, co-starring Vedang Raina.