Here's the blind item from Masand's column in Open Magazine.
The Sleazy Super Agent
Bollywood can be a hard enough place for newcomers to survive, without the added pressure of predatory vultures. For years now there has been gossip about the head of a leading artiste management agency and his tendency to make young women uncomfortable with his attention. The gentleman (ha!) in question has been rumoured to routinely hit on newcomers and upcoming models and actresses, who often find themselves in no position to complain about or report his advances. He isn't known to act the same way with any of the leading female stars that his agency represents"it's unlikely he'd get away with that. His behaviour is reserved exclusively for the up and comers.
According to the industry grapevine, the super-agent' got his just desserts recently when he acted fresh with a new actress who has an important movie set for release later this month. The lady in question got in touch with him after being referred to by a friend, for the purpose of possibly signing up with his agency in the hope of getting film offers and brand endorsements. After a seemingly normal telephone conversation, during which they made an appointment to meet, he reportedly sent her a text message asking her to wear a short skirt to their meeting.
Appalled, the actress complained to her fianc, an established actor who recently won a top award, and who stars opposite her in her forthcoming film. The actor is believed to have called up the super-agent and given him a piece of his mind, warning him to behave appropriately with his lady and other young women. Heated words were exchanged before an apology was tendered.
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