Mouni Roy opens up about facing inappropriate behaviour in Bollywood at 21: ‘The man literally held my face and...’

TRIGGER WARNING: The article contains references to rape and abuse.Actress Mouni Roy has revealed a disturbing incident from her early years in Bollywood that left a lasting emotional scar.

Appearing on Spice It Up with Apoorva Mukhija, Mouni opened up about facing inappropriate behaviour at just 21 — though she clarified that she was never subjected to the casting couch.

A disturbing experience that changed everything

Recounting the incident, Mouni said she had gone to an office for a narration session where several people were present. “I was 21–22 years old,” she recalled. “There was a scene where the girl falls into a swimming pool, loses consciousness, and the hero gives her mouth-to-mouth respiration to revive her.”What followed left her shocked and shaken. “The man literally held my face and showed me mouth-to-mouth respiration. In that one split second, I didn’t understand what happened. I started shaking and ran down. It really scarred me for a long time.”She refrained from naming the individual or revealing whether he was an actor, director, or casting agent.

On the work front

Looking ahead, Mouni Roy is set to appear in Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai, a romantic comedy directed by David Dhawan and co-starring Pooja Hegde and Mrunal Thakur. The film is scheduled for release in 2026, and expectations are already high.

Meanwhile, the Made In China actress was last seen playing a pivotal villain in

Ranbir Kapoor

’s Brahmastra, for which she received much love from audiences.DISCLAIMER: If you or someone you know is struggling with abuse, please seek help. Numerous helplines and support resources are available.