Ekta Kapoor cautions actors against fake audition calls for Balaji Telefilms

Producer Ekta Kapoor's production house raised an alarm on social media, warning aspiring actors against fake casting directors claiming to be associated with Balaji Telefilms. The statement cautioned actors to not fall prey to such fraudulent individuals.

Balaji Telefilms issued an official statement on Wednesday, which read, "Balaji Telefilms Limited hereby clarifies that Instagram account holders Vishal and Pooja, operating under the name pooja_castingdirector and claiming to hold the designation of ‘Assistant Casting Director’ with our organisation, have no affiliation whatsoever with Balaji Telefilms. We unequivocally disassociate ourselves from this individual and strongly condemn any attempt



to misuse our company’s name or reputation to take undue advantage of aspiring actors."

"All casting for Balaji Telefilms projects is carried out solely through our official and verified channels. We urge aspiring talent and the general public to exercise caution and refrain from engaging with such fraudulent representations," the statement added.

The Instagram handle of Balaji Telefilms captioned the warning post: "Important Notice: Any account claiming casting authority outside our official channels is fraudulent. Your dream deserves safety. Don’t fall prey to fake casting calls. Always verify. #BalajiTelefilms (sic)." Kapoor also reshared the notice on her Instagram story.