Shocking! Avneet Kaur recalls being touched inappropriately

Telly sensation Avneet Kaur, at the age of 23, has become a prominent figure in India's entertainment industry. She has been around in the entertainment industry for over a decade now. The bubbly actress who started working as a child artist has now evolved into a lead actress.

Despite her success, Avneet's journey has been fraught with difficulties. In a recent interview, the social media sensation recalled how she was made to feel uncomfortable in her skin and touched inappropriately. 

Early Experiences of Inappropriate Behaviour:

Speaking to Hauterrfly, Avneet shared a troubling incident from her childhood. During a dance rehearsal at the age of eight, she encountered inappropriate conduct from an individual. This unsettling episode led to a vital conversation with her mother about recognising the difference between good and bad touch.

Avneet recounted, “Once, during dance rehearsals, there was someone who touched here and there… at the time, I told my mother about this… then my mum told me that beta [child], this is bad touch, this is good touch and whatever. You have to understand that this happens. I am telling you this from back when I was eight years old. And since then, I was well prepared for such things.”

Facing Criticism at a Young Age: 

Avneet also opened up about facing harsh criticism in her burgeoning career. She recalled an incident with a director at the tender age of 11 or 12, where she struggled with a challenging monologue. Her struggle prompted the director to harshly criticise her abilities, predicting she would not make it in the industry.

This experience was particularly shattering as her parents were not permitted on set to lend support. Thankfully, Avneet's discussions with her parents provided some comfort and helped restore her confidence.

Successful Transformation from Child Artist to Lead Actress:

Avneet began her career on the reality TV programme 'Dance India Dance Li'l Masters' at the age of eight and made her acting debut in the television serial 'Meri Maa' in 2012. 

She has since taken up roles in various TV series and debuted in cinema with the 2014 film 'Mardaani'. Her recent success includes leading roles, such as in the 2023 release 'Tiku Weds Sheru'.