The recent web series Chiraiya has sparked serious conversations regarding sexual harassment, marital rape, and consent in arranged marriages. Actress Anjuman Saxena, who essays the role of Prasanna Bisht’s mother, reveals how she was taken aback during the narration. She also reflects on her career choices, working with Rishi Kapoor and Varun Dhawan, and leaving music.

Anjuman Saxena on Chiraiya

Revealing how she was taken aback by the subject, Anjuman asserts how issues like the casting couch and sexual harassment exist beyond the film industry. “When I heard it for the first time, I was a little taken aback. It suddenly hit me that this is how things have always been taken for granted. This is not just about the film industry; it applies to every industry. You will see these kinds of issues happening everywhere.”