The Casting Couch in India | Short Film

What women go through in the film industry. We hear about it, and some of what you see may strike you as offensive, but the sad truth is that this happens in REAL LIFE. Women are judged based on the colour of their skin. Sexism holds talented females back while men continue to abuse their power in a male-dominated industry. We LOVE films and film making. That is why this short was made. It's about time we have equality in the film industry in all parts of the globe. If you liked this message, leave a comment and thumbs up! We'd love to hear your thoughts about the film. Story: Tharshan Raj Direction, Cinematography, Editing: Krusan Starring: Tharshan Raj, Myuri Jeya, Kinthu, Krusan Make up: @dreambeautybypriya />Special Thanks: Keerththana R. SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE: /> FOLLOW BASEMENT REELS: />Twitter: @basementreels Instagram: @basementreels SNAPCHAT: basementreels Music: Kadhal Vazharthen - Manmadhan - Yuvan Shankar Raja Electro Zombies by: />Battle Plan by: />Big Mojo - Vadodara by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license ( Source: Artist:

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Darcy

This is a great way to showcase how single minded the film industry is in Tamil Nadu, all hit movies star the same fair skinned women. It's not just the industry but the audience as well, they're part of the problem. It's time for all women to shine regardless of how they look and what they will or will not do to get a part. Great video as usual guys keep it up!

Aruniya Muraleedaran

The amount shit I get in drama auditions for being dark skinned is unbelievable. It’s a good time this is being shown.

arjunan anand

Now days trend is changing. People accept dark actress like ishwarya rajesh, dhanshika, i hope it will change more...

BossSfeedy

TAMILS ARE NOT DRAVIDIANS. TAMILS ARE TAMILS!

Vi Ji

Hopefully the ending will be a reality one day

Ahalya Vijayaratnam

This is a great awareness video. Not only is the Indian film industry notorious for these misconducts of choosing fair skinned women as actresses and sexual harassments against women in the film industry, but also nepotism is a very big problem in the Indian film industry as well. Nepotism in the indian film industry results in the rejection of many potential bright and talented aspiring actors and actresses out there and giving it to their mediocre family members roles in the film industry.

kk 416

kru's tamil has improved so much, i thought palani wouldve went suicidal and tried to hang himself in the end

Hidaya Diaspora

I love how this content is relatable even if you're not Tamil. Colorism plagues so many cultures... sexism too.

Suthan

Great video all! I wish more people will talk about these two issues. Casting super light skinned girls for Tamil movies always frustrated me off. Tamil people are brown, they have never been white. They even go far as to cast a white woman as someone who's Tamil lol. I guess it goes back to Indians and Sri Lankan's trying to look like their white colonizers, believing lighter skin was better than darker skin. It's actually pretty sad. Regarding the sexual harassment. I was actually surprised no major star in India has joined the #Metoo movement (please let me know if i'm mistaken). I'm sure there's hundreds of these incidences, even involving actors and directors, and of course producers. Someone has to stand up and say something, but then again even if those victims come forward, i'm not sure if the Indian people will support them. Probably end up blaming the victim. *sigh*

anna george

Suhasini, Amala Paul, iniya, Sai Dhansika, Saranya Ponvannan -all are dusky skinned female actors. Still there is a fixation with fair skin when in comes to actresses

joash raul

Dark and beautiful 😬

TatterTots

Palani you are a bad man!!

x‘o_The Weeknd_ xotwod

This script kinda reminds me of ஐ Movie idk why

FLASH MAN

Who ever disliked this video is not a real Breels

Thanega Karuna

I’m so shook. This video is super relevant and brings so many issues in the Tamil cinema industries to light. Time to make the change!

Jasmin S

Hi Thanks guys. contents its really good. but in reality? so sad. at least you guys supported your voice this way little satisfied Thanks keep it up

Vettrivelu Shanmugavelu

Sad but true fact... Well done team... Waiting to see even more videos from u ppl... #canadianindiansareawesome

Barankathan Parameswaran

@5:00 tht shot tho

Kinthusha Thanabalasingam

GREAT WORK! so glad to have been part of this <3

Sarjana Gowry

Damn, it so good. Sadly, it happens a lot wherever you want to do something but can't when you are a women.

Call me Mister

You need more subs. Keep up the good work, Peace from France

Michelle Ravi

Love this!! Basement Reels, i've been watching your films for as long as I can remember and you never fail to put a smile on my face or get a meaningful message across. Thank you for your short films - in particular this one. Especially from a male director, Krusan, thank you for portraying the reality. It honestly is really sad. People who are my age, i.e. in their 20s, and who are Sri-Lankan still don't see colour discrimination and sexual abuse as a series issue. So from the depths of my heart, thank you so much for making this video!! Really hope you can see this comment all the way from Australia :)

DVG

Tharshan your beard looking niiicee

Vi Ji

When Myuri’s character came in, I could easily see what misfortune was about to happen. Then At 3:26, I could feel the cringe and discomfort starting already. Great work here once again, you folks really captured the scenario well here!

Vigneswaran MahiramVEVO

Tamils aren't dravidans we are tamils they can't control ad arya that's why they create some fake dravidan lies causes they wants hide tamils prides by name of dravidan like dravidan architecture (no it's a tamil architecture )

J.NaNdY_01

Tharshan, you acted so well. You literally get into it that it makes me feel like punching that character. Kudos to you and everyone worked on this script!

manisha devaraj

But in reality when a woman exposes someone, it is she who is going through all those discrimination done by the film industry associations. Fact : Chinmayi was banned from the dubbing association without any reason.

H.Benz

Lol casting couch.

Aa Mun

Loved this so much fantastic work guys you guys honestly never fail at making amazing videos and Kru your Tamil is getting better keep it up man ❤

Ryan K Velu Yadav

Amazed by your performance especially the Director role. . Superb !!

Creatormastermind

This is a really true story and is still happening to women in the film industry. Good job for illustrating it well.

ACHAYAN OFFICIAL

One malayali girl was asked to share bed with them to get a chance in tamil movie !!

Thivz S

This channel provides good entertainment and serves as a great guide to everyone! Well Done

nightflyer noman

great vid do one when random tamil people talk to you in tamil

Rosie Skyler

This was a great message, thanks for sharing :) And wonderful acting!

Arun Vicknesh

2:10 Ennadhu VISHAL Super Star ah😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

Divaa NJKGK

So true.Tharshan Raj well written! 👏❤

Vinorth Siva

Ayyyyy Tharshan leave my girl Myuri alone =P Unique concept!

Tivyan Aruneethan

Yeah new vid

Michaelraj gaming

Good vid

Bboy Reactions

Lol Fair and lovely😂😂

Guru Kirupa

Release more stuff like this....for the sake of all women

P Gajaananan

Educating video - In tamil they say "siru thuli peru vellam", this story should gather momentum and reach everyone and issues must be addressed. They have to be addressed with open and fair way. Hats off - Love your videos for showing social injustices and also for entertainment. Best of luck and keep doing what you are doing. ---- Also the issues are not related to one person, as a society we need to change as well.

Barnabas N

Nice I liked it..

Skywalker Paradise

Awesome video bro. Keep it up.😀

Kuruparan Kumararlingam

Well done, loved it!

Peshaja Rhubini

great message out there bro.

Ahash Mohan

Amazing vid

BigVith 10

Hats off

BigVith 10

Amazing 😂😂😂

Enosh Jr

Hahhahaha 😂 Keep it up 👌💯

Thanega Karuna

Jheez kinthu.

jc.alfrez _india

Tamil cinema its in india epdi neengai india cinema patti tappa pesuringai first do a movie in you sri lanka and then you can speak 😁 JAI HIND 🇮🇳

Balaji Natarajan

Srireddy leaks?

Deyomusic

Nice one guys !

Varshika Nadarajah

Awesome 👏🏾 💯💯

SivaBala P

Yuvan 😘

Sajani Sabesh

5:00 the shot was fireeee

saravana 123

dei heroine mattum fair irrukanumnu illa herovum fair ah irukkanum.ana tamilla mattum than da kakka colour la actors irukkainga

Hariharan Krishnan

Tharshan, you'll be the perfect serial killer dude because she rejected you due to your looks!

Aranniya Vimal

Awesome video!

fuzz Wuzz

Wow the level of acting or the lack there of is too much to handle!

Piremiya Thaya

Great story line!

Danusan Shritharan

Super video!!!

Vignesh Krishna

Thanks for spreading light on such issues friends Please do take up more burning issues in Tamil Nadu too Appreciate your work

harmony 12

Wow this is so great thanks guys! An eye opener in the Tamil Industry. You all did a fantastic job acting.#BasementReels never disappoints. Nandri!

Janujan Gathieswaran

Great work!

Nidhi Nallasivam

Such an amazing video, delivered with excellent screenplay acting filmography, and out of the world subtlety👏👏yet another breel masterpiece, P.S it's great, the way u guys grow with every video, keep up the momentum! வெற்றி நமதே!!! 😁

Daydreamer Nitethinker

Wowwww.... so direct! Damn... hats off!

harry go

awesome clip 🖤

Gumbi 66

yes new vid

Abimen Thusyanthan

Nice

VITHUPOET

Great message! And brilliant acting tharsan

XX Extreme buddies XX

Hi guys I live in toronto and I love you guys so much please reply

Brenavi Kanagarajah

Great video guys!

XX Extreme buddies XX

You guys are so funny 😂

Amie Mohan

One of the best of yr team..kudos..bravo

Jey Jey

TBH, unless a role is tailor made for dark skinned girls, their career won't last long. Its not about the color of the skin, its about the entertainment - people only see actresses in songs and small parts..and for that, you need to see your competition as a film maker. Every SJW will support all these large/darker skinned girls, but in the end, they only do 1-2 films and disappear. Its all about what brings in the numbers. I would blindly watch a scarlet johansson film than Mindy Kaling, for me to even consider watching Mindy, the movie should be revered by audience and critics alike (which she hasnt managed to do even in the slightest so far). Feel free to downvote me, for being realistic.

Shantosh Uthiakumar

yes new video and Please reply me

Nithin Reddy

cough..cough...Fake Agent (0:36).. LOL

mathan raj

நீங்க பேசுறது தமிழாடா ! தமிழ் இனி மெல்ல சாகும் 😏😏😏

Device Tablet

This is not just in film industry but in every industry in Tamil culture. Thanks, gone are the times where victims were scrutinised to stay silent!

Sree N

Will we women really take power in our hands and expose the real culprits .....??? Or do we still to the choice of career and follow what they tell.....casting couch yes it's just not in Film Industry .....but everywhere make sure u stand up for what you think is right and be a voice for yourself...

vamshi krishna

Hai Breels ..this is vamshi from Hyderabad , a Telugu guy . your short film is so intense and very neatly directed. One of the best in Tamil short films that I ha e ever seen

Ram

Tamil la olunga pesunga da dei.. Kandraaviya irruku..

malini venkatakrishnan

2:19 what a truth about society But i can't blame society, even my mom makes fun of my skin colour, so tired

Manivannan Maran

அக்காவுக்கு நல்லா முதல் தமிழ கதைக்க பழக்குங்க

Yashas Pradeep

Your short films are so accurate and are the best, I watch your video with my parents from the funny ones to the serious ones and you never fail to satisfy.

Hichman Stephen

Motta mandaya.. Wow that girl ia really nice and the cast are good in acting.. For a short film is the limit.. Good work bros.. And ellrukkum baasahai purinchadho theriyala

The Frustrated Hooman Bean

Very nice.. Truth as it is

INBA TAMILAN

This is not only happened in tamil cenimazzzz...... all other cenima industries.....alsooooooooo

bestie's mirror

Wat type of Tamil these people are speaking

Hakuna Matata

Thank you for doing this. Thank you for addressing this issue which have plagued the Tamil cinema industry for a very long time. Awareness is important to fuel the important fight. 😊

next u

Nice aware

Jb 111

This is the problem not only confined to Tamil industry but also to Telugu industry ...it is a serious issue all over India...I like the video ...kudoos to the makers of this video

deepak avilable

Then get interested!?

Spoorthy A

Being NRI’s I thought you guys were educated about Dravidian subject.. however good work..

Le Alien

The reality in the present day is that females are more willing to adjust for movie roles without hesitation.

Manik Kalore

Its not just Tamilnadu whole country has weird obsession with fair skin..its so unjust and embarrassing .. Great content as usual..