What exactly happened on 'Jodha Akbar' sets? Paridhi Sharma clarifies
What's the story
Television actor Paridhi Sharma, who is best known for her lead role in the historical drama Jodha Akbar, recently addressed the controversy surrounding her alleged differences with the show's director, Santram Verma. In an interview with Zoom/Telly Talk, she clarified that she had used the term "mental harassment" to describe her experience, contrary to media reports that suggested sexual harassment.
Actor's advice
'Don't let anyone invade your personal space...'
Sharma said, "I used the mental harassment word. And media ne usey dusre word se circulate kar dia tha." "Seriously, I have overcome that thing. If I can take away something (from that incident), it is that ek naye actor hai na, uske andar ek darr bohot hota hai especially director ka." "Aap respect karo but iss kadar tak saamne wale ko havi mat hone do ki aapki personal space ya personally aapko torture karne tak ki ispe aajaiye."
Actor's message
'You should speak up without fear...'
Sharma also had a message for newcomers in the industry. She said, "Aap bilkul bindaas apni aawaz uthaye. I think MeToo ke baad toh ye cheeze.... strongly female apni baatein rakh sakti hai." "Bilkul rakhiye. Agar aapko zara sa bhi harassment feel ho raha hai, zara sa bhi aapke saath galat treatment ho raha hai, toh full aapki right hai ki aap usse highlight kijiye, express kijiye aur bilkul dabne aur darne ki zaroorat nahi hai."
Career highlights
Sharma's career and past controversy
Sharma is known for her role in the popular TV show Patiala Babes, where she starred alongside Bigg Boss 19 contestant Ashnoor Kaur. In 2014, she was embroiled in a controversy with Verma, and reports aired suggesting that Sharma had threatened to quit the show. Recently, the row resurfaced on Twitter with Indian TV fans speaking against harassment at the workplace, and batting for actors' safety.