Mumbai: Rajshri Productions, led by Sooraj Barjatya, has stated that fraudulent casting calls on their behalf have been circulating and stressed that the banner has never sought or will ever demand money from artists. This may be one of the few times a production studio has come forward to clarify the issue of bogus casting calls, which have duped scores of gullible Bollywood hopefuls.
On Thursday, the production company took to their social media accounts and issued a “caution notice.”
“We wish to inform you that there are individuals falsely claiming to be casting directors for Rajshri Productions (P) Ltd. TV & OTT Wings. Please be aware that Rakhi Luthra and Valentyna Chopraa are the only authorized casting directors for Rajshri Productions (P) Ltd.’s TV and OTT Wings,” the note read.
The statement further read: “Rajshri has never demanded, nor will ever demand, any money from artists. Any such requests for payment should be considered fraudulent. It should be noted that any person engaging with unauthorized individuals or sources shall be doing so at their own risk.”
Adding, “Rajshri Productions (P) Ltd. shall not be held responsible for any transactions or interactions with such individuals. For official information related to casting for TV and OTT projects, please follow our official account, which is tagged in the caption. Thank you for your attention and vigilance.”
The note’s caption read: “ For all official casting updates for TV and OTT projects, please follow our official casting account—@rajshriproductionscasting.”
Founded 77 years ago by Tarachand Barjatya, Rajshri Productions has made films such as “Dosti,” “Suraj,” “Chitchor,” “Dulhan Wahi Jo Piya Man Bhaye,” “Nadiya Ke Paar,” “Saaransh,” “Maine Pyar Kiya,” “Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!” “Hum Saath Saath Hain”, “Vivah,” “Prem Ratan Dhan Payo.”
Apart from films, the banner has also produced successful shows like “Woh Rehne Waali Mehlon Ki,” “Yahan Main Ghar Ghar Kheli,” and “Pyaar Ka Dard Hai Meetha Meetha Pyaara Pyaara.”
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