On Casting Couch Struggles, ‘Kundali Bhagya’ Fame Baseer Ali Said ‘Tu Toh Mujhe Bohot Pasand…’

Debutant Baseer Ali is busy winning hearts of the audience with his talent and charm in his first show ‘Kundali Bhagya’. Though the reality TV star was famous since his ‘Roadies’, ‘Splitsvilla’ and ‘Ace Of Space’ days, his character of ‘Shaurya Luthra’ in Zee TV’s popular daily has become a turning point in his life.

In a recent interview, the actor talked about the struggles he faced in his initial days. He also revealed that he had to become a victim of casting couch several times in his journey to bag a good role.

Baseer Ali says he faced casting couch

‘Kundali Bhagya’ actor Baseer opened up on his shocking casting couch experience during an interview with ETimes TV. He said, “Fortunately or unfortunately, I was around these hunters and monsters right from the beginning of my career. I was literally told to my face, ‘Tu toh mujhe bahut pasand tha, chal chhod ab toh mera bhai hail.’ I was like you have the audacity to say this in front of me because of your position.”

Baseer told that he was preparing to relocate from Hyderabad, so his mother advised him to do a TV show. She said that it is not right for his future to depend completely on reality shows. However, Baseer requested his mother not to put too much pressure on him.

After coming to Mumbai, he met a friend who helped him start his journey in acting. This friend also helped Baseer to do an audition with Balaji. Baseer disclosed that he had bagged the role of Shaurya Luthra in ‘Kundali Bhagya’ in a single audition itself.

About ‘Kundali Bhagya’

Along with Baseer Ali, ‘Kundali Bhagya’ also stars Paras Kalnawat, Sana Sayyed, Shraddha Arya and Shakti Arora in pivotal roles. It premiered on 12 July 2017 and is running successfully from last 6 years. It is telecast from Monday to Friday at 9:30 pm on Zee TV.