Actress Sanaya Irani, renowned for her roles in Miley Jab Hum Tum and Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon?, recently recounted a distressing episode from her college days in Mumbai. While on a moving bus with a friend, she was subjected to harassment involving a man who engaged in masturbation in front of her. Despite her fame and public persona, Irani was not immune to such invasive encounters. This incident underscored the harsh reality that fame does not always shield one from uncomfortable situations. Irani’s candid account brings attention to the often-hidden struggles faced by those in the public eye. Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon Completes 12 Years: Sanaya Irani’s Heartfelt Post Will Make You Pine Again for Khushi and Arnav's Love Story.

Sanaya Irani Opens Up About Handling Public Masturbation Incidents

During her conversation with Hauterrfly, Sanaya recalled a distressing and harrowing experience on a bus in Mumbai. "Once, I was in a bus while going home from college and I felt something on my knee. I thought it must be some insect and just brushed it off. Then I felt it again, and at that time, I saw that the man sitting in the seat in front of me was touching my knee through the gap between the seats," she revealed. "He then got up, went to the other side, sat there, looked at me, and started masturbating. My friend suggested we should just get off at the next stop, and while I initially protested, we deboarded the bus eventually. That incident was scary, to be honest," she added. Sanaya also recounted another unsettling event: "This once, there was a guy just masturbating at the bus stop. And he kept gesturing at me, asking me to look at him do it. But I just ignored him." Sanaya Irani Urges Actors To Raise Their Voice When Not Being Paid Their Dues, Says 'You Don’t Get Your Money in 3 months, Raise Your Voice in The 4th Month'.

Sanaya Irani Shares Harrowing Experience For Her Past 

Despite these alarming experiences, Sanaya noted that, aside from a few unfortunate incidents, she generally feels safe in Mumbai. She emphasised that such encounters do not define her or limit her spirit.

Sanaya Irani's Past Work

Sanaya Irani made her acting debut in the 2006 film Fanaa, starring Aamir Khan and Kajol. However, it was her television roles that truly launched her career and made her a household name. She appeared in popular shows like Left Right Left, Radhaa Ki Betiyaan Kuch Kar Dikhayengi, and Miley Jab Hum Tum. Yet, it was her portrayal of Khushi Kumari Gupta Singh Raizada in Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon? that firmly established her in the TV industry.

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