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Renowned actress Anupriya Goenka, known for her powerful performances in Padmaavat, Tiger Zinda Hai, and Ashram, recently shared troubling experiences during intimate scenes in a candid conversation on Siddharth Kannan’s talk show. Her revelations shed light on how actresses often deal with inappropriate behavior while shooting sensitive scenes.
Two Incidents That Left Her Uncomfortable
Goenka disclosed that she experienced discomfort twice while filming kissing scenes:
“Once, the co-actor became visibly excited, and that excitement took control of him, which should not have happened,” she said.
“It was evident, and it made me feel humiliated and uncomfortable.”
She added that such moments, although unintentional, impact actresses emotionally and mentally, especially when physical boundaries are not respected.
Improper Touch During a Scene
In another instance, she shared how a co-actor crossed a line:
“I was wearing clothes that weren’t very comfortable. He held me lower than expected—near the hip area, rather than the waist. It wasn’t needed.”
Goenka explained that while she corrected his hand placement in the next take, the need to communicate such basic boundaries felt unnecessary and frustrating.
Handling the Situation Professionally
The actress remained composed and directed her co-actor without confrontation:
“I told him to place his hand higher in the next take. He listened, but sometimes actors become aggressive, and that is intolerable.”
She emphasized that such experiences, especially during kissing scenes, can be physically and emotionally draining, particularly when they lack mutual understanding or sensitivity.
Notable Work in Films and Web Series
Anupriya Goenka has carved a niche in both Bollywood and the digital space with impactful roles in:
Films: War, Padmaavat, Tiger Zinda Hai, Sir
Series: Sacred Games, Asur: Welcome to Your Dark Side, Abhay, Ashram
Most recent appearance: Berlin
The Growing Voice for Safer Work Environments
With more actresses like Goenka speaking openly about on-set discomfort, the industry is gradually becoming more conscious about the importance of consent, professionalism, and communication, especially during intimate sequences.
