Ranveer Singh recalls his casting couch experience, saying that he “was summoned to a seedy location.”

The casting couch is a grim reality of the entertainment industry, typically referenced by ailing actors and unsuccessful individuals. But when a celebrity such as Ranveer Singh acknowledges its existence, a new perspective emerges. During a recent interaction at the Marrakech Film Festival, the ‘Befikre’ actor discussed his experience with the proverbial sofa. Before being cast in Maneesh Sharma’s Band Baaja Baarat alongside Anushka Sharma, Ranveer spoke about his three-and-a-half-year period of struggle in Mumbai. He decided to abandon his copywriting ambitions and pursue an acting career. He disclosed that he lacked a road map, and his efforts felt like flailing about in the dark, attempting to grasp the incomprehensible. During these uncertain times, as he worked as an assistant director and in theater organizations, he frequently questioned his prospects of success. Read AlsoRanveer Singh-Deepika Padukone 4th wedding anniversary: Actor reveals cheeky thing he would do if he woke up as his wife – WATCHRanveer Singh and Deepika Padukone are celebrating four years of marriage today.In addition, a prominent producer invited Ranveer to a private party and unleashed his dog on him, just to entertain his guests. However, things turned murky when Ranveer was escorted and approached by another opportunist. I didnat consider myself to be smart, so I said, aI think Iam a hard worker.a He was like, aDarling, be smart, be sexy.a