# Casting couch exists, no one can force you: Kamalika Guha Thakurta 2026-08-07T18:56:29+00:00 | Entertainment | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2 actress Kamalika Guha Thakurta told Times Now that the casting couch exists in the industry but no one can force anyone to participate. She said every individual has a choice, and if you choose to do it, you should not complain. She also criticised the trend of casting based on social media followers, saying she focuses on her craft. On Smriti Irani, who plays the lead in the reboot, Kamalika said the politician does not bring her political personality on set. She also revealed she has founded an NGO for mental health awareness. ## Coverage - timesnownews.com Tags: casting couch, Kamalika Guha Thakurta, Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2, mental health NGO, Smriti Irani, TV industry Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/casting-couch-exists-no-one-can-force-you-kamalika-guha-thakurta/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/casting-couch-exists-no-one-can-force-you-kamalika-guha-thakurta/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.