Updated On: 19 January, 2026 06:39 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Pooja Hegde recalled confronting a co-star who entered her caravan without consent and behaved inappropriately early in her career. She said she slapped him, refused to work with him again, and stressed the importance of safety, respect and boundaries on film sets

Pooja Hegde
Actor Pooja Hegde has opened up about a disturbing incident from the early days of her career, revealing that she was forced to confront a male co-star who crossed professional boundaries on a film set. In a candid interview, the actress shared how what began as a dream opportunity on a big pan-India project turned into an uncomfortable and upsetting experience.
Recalling the incident, Pooja said she was initially thrilled to be part of a large-scale film alongside a star hero. However, things took an unexpected turn when the actor entered her caravan without her consent. “A few years ago, while working on a big pan-India film, a star hero entered my caravan without permission and tried to touch me inappropriately,” she revealed, describing the moment as shocking and distressing.