Daijiworld Media Network - Mumbai

Mumbai, Apr 16: Reality show contestant Imran Nazir Khan has stirred a storm by sharing a disturbing account of alleged casting couch pressure he faced during the filming of the Zee5 reality show Real Man Unleashed, hosted by Sunny Leone, Sahil Khan, and Faisu.

Khan, who claimed to have reached the finals of the show, took to social media to narrate his ordeal. “On the very first day, the producer asked me if I was willing to 'compromise'. I clearly refused,” he revealed, alleging that his refusal led to threats and eventual removal from the show.

“When I reached the finals, the producer repeated the same demand, saying, ‘If you want to be the winner, you have to compromise. Otherwise, you’ll be out.’ I refused again and was thrown out of the show,” Khan said, adding that he raised objections, citing the unfairness of being eliminated despite working hard.

The contestant further alleged that the producer tried to silence him. “He said, ‘You won’t survive in Mumbai. I’ll get your account deleted and ruin your career,’” Khan claimed in his statement.

Khan’s allegations didn’t end there. He said that two other contestants, both connected with the Roadies franchise including a former winner and an ex-contestant had faced similar experiences. “This isn’t just about the show anymore. It’s about dignity. I will speak up,” he declared.

In a significant development, Khan also claimed that members of the creative team walked off the project just a day before the show’s finale, reportedly after learning of the alleged misconduct.

Zee5 and the show’s hosts are yet to issue an official response to the claims.