Mumbai: Balaji head honcho Ektaa Kapoor took to her Instagram handle to issue a public warning about fake casting calls being circulated using the name of the production house.
Ektaa stated that the miscreants have been illegally asking for “registration fees” and audition charges from aspiring actors and directors, when in reality the production house never charges any fee for auditions, registrations, or role confirmations.
On Friday, Ektaa posted the statement with a caption that read, “Official Notice: Beware of fake casting calls. Always verify. Stay informed.”
“Balaji Telefilms Limited hereby issues this formal clarification to notify the general public that several unauthorized individuals and fraudulent social media accounts are currently misusing our corporate identity to publish false casting opportunities for our upcoming TV serials, web series, and motion pictures,” read the note by the production house.
“We unequivocally disassociate ourselves from these unrelated entities and strongly condemn any attempt to exploit the ambitions of aspiring actors and directors through such deceptive practices. Please be advised that Balaji Telefilms never solicits registration fees, “audition charges,” or any monetary deposits, nor do we ever issue formal agreements without conducting prior in- person meetings at our official premises,” it added.
The banner clarified, “all legitimate recruitment and casting for our projects are conducted exclusively through our verified channels and official casting directors”.
“Therefore, we urge the public to exercise extreme caution, verify all credentials, and refrain from sharing personal data or funds with any unverified representatives claiming to act on our behalf,” the statement said.
Ektaa, daughter of veteran actor Jeetendra and Shobha Kapoor, has produced several popular shows over the years such as ‘Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi’, ‘Kahin Toh Hoga’ and ‘Bade Achhe Lagte Hai’.
She has also produced several Hindi films including ‘The Dirty Picture’, ‘Lootera’, ‘Main Tera Hero’, ‘Dream Girl’, ‘Crew’, and ‘The Sabarmati Report’.