Makeup artist Ayesha Butt has opened up about casting couch experiences she faced while trying to build a career in Pakistan’s media industry.

She recently appeared on a Youtube Podcast, where the host questioned her about her bold image on social media. In response, Ayesha shared the reasons that shaped her public persona and discussed her struggles in the industry.

“I went to Karachi to work in showbiz, where producers told me, ‘We will give you work after you sleep with us.’ Unfortunately, this is true. I did multiple photoshoots, stills, and web series, but they were shelved or my work was cut simply because I refused their offers."

"I worked in the drama serial Sotan. I have worked with Agha Shiraz, Saleem Mairaj, and Sohail Sameer. Eight years ago, when I came, I was only offered casting couch by big names of the industry. Photographer Munna Mushtaq asked me to sleep with him, after which I left the media industry," she added.

While talking about her experience with an actor from the popular drama Meray Paas Tum Ho, she revealed, “Besides that, there was an actor from Meray Paas Tum Ho. I don’t remember his name; he played Danish’s friend in the drama. When I entered his office, he took off his shalwar and asked me to get physical with him.”

"He also has a very beautiful wife from the showbiz industry. He chased me as well and told me that if I wanted to flourish in showbiz, I had to sleep with them. After that, I left the media industry and joined a salon. I continued working there and focused on building my career through hard work," she stated. 

Ayesha Butt, who has around 400,000 followers across social media platforms, remains known for her bold online content. She also appeared in the drama serial "Sotan", but later stepped away from the industry.