Ekta Kapoor issues warning to aspiring actors on fraudulent directors using her production house, condemning fake casting calls: 'Don't fall prey...'

Many aspiring actors encounter various hurdles in the industry, including the problem of fake casting directors. Ekta Kapoor’s Balaji Motion Pictures used Instagram on Wednesday to alert actors about individuals falsely posing as casting directors affiliated with their production company.

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Ekta Kapoor issues statement addressing impersonation issues


Ekta’s production company issued a statement addressing a serious issue involving impersonation. The note stated, "Balaji Telefilms Limited hereby clarifies that Instagram account holders Vishal and Pooja operating under the name pooja_castingdirector, claiming to hold the designation of 'Assistant Casting Director' with our organization, has 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."


Ekta Kapoor clarifies on official casting channels only

The note further read, "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."


Important notice on fraudulent accounts issued by Ekta Kapoor
In their message, the production captioned, "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."


Upcoming films from Ekta Kapoor’s production house
Ekta Kapoor’s production company has an exciting lineup of films, including ‘Vrusshabha’, ‘Bhooth Bangla’ and ‘Vvan’. Although the release date for ‘Vrusshabha’ is still to be announced, ‘Bhooth Bangla’ is scheduled to premiere on April 2, 2026, followed by ‘Vvan’ hitting theaters on May 15, 2026.


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