Her dedication behind the scenes eventually caught the attention of Salman Khan, who cast her as the female lead opposite him in Jai Ho (2014), marking her Bollywood debut.
ADVERTISEMENT3 / 6 Despite making a high-profile Bollywood debut, Daisy Shah's filmography remained relatively limited in the years that followed.
While speaking to the Free Press Journal, Daisy recalled that during a casting session, she felt uneasy due to bad physical contact.
She said, "I was touched badly by one of the filmmakers in the South.
The reason why I don't get a massage done is because I don't like being touched, even by a woman.
Last Updated: July 11, 2026, 15:28 IST
1 / 6 She began her career far away from the spotlight, working as a background dancer and choreographer before getting the opportunity to share screen space with Salman Khan in her Bollywood debut. Over the years, she has spoken candidly about the highs and lows of her journey, including an uncomfortable casting experience that left a lasting impact on her. Today, she is once again making headlines, this time for winning over audiences with her stint on a reality show, Alliance. The actress in question is Daisy Shah.
2 / 6 Before stepping into acting, Daisy Shah built her career in the world of dance. Trained under renowned choreographer Ganesh Acharya, she worked as his assistant and also performed as a background dancer in several Bollywood films like Tere Naam, Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein, Maine Pyaar Kyu Kiya and more. Her dedication behind the scenes eventually caught the attention of Salman Khan, who cast her as the female lead opposite him in Jai Ho (2014), marking her Bollywood debut. She later went on to feature in films such as Hate Story 3 and Race 3, gradually carving a space for herself in the industry.
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3 / 6 Despite making a high-profile Bollywood debut, Daisy Shah's filmography remained relatively limited in the years that followed. While she appeared in films such as Hate Story 3 and Race 3, she gradually became less visible on the big screen. Addressing the long gaps in her career, Daisy had earlier said that she has no regrets about doing fewer films, adding that she would rather wait for the right opportunities than take up projects simply to stay in the spotlight. The actress has maintained that meaningful work has always mattered more to her than the number of releases.
4 / 6 Recently, she spoke about facing an inappropriate situation with a South director. While speaking to the Free Press Journal, Daisy recalled that during a casting session, she felt uneasy due to bad physical contact. She said, "I was touched badly by one of the filmmakers in the South. He had come to Mumbai for casting. There were six to seven girls who went to meet him. He was meeting every one of us individually. But I didn’t like it because he touched me, and he was holding my hand. I've always been apprehensive about people touching me. The reason why I don't get a massage done is because I don't like being touched, even by a woman. By a man is a different story altogether. So that just put me off. I told him, 'I will get back to you,' but I never got back to him."
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5 / 6 Currently, Daisy Shah is winning over audiences with her stint on Prime Video's reality show Alliance. Hosted by Kunal Kemmu, the actress entered the show with her longtime friend, Zaid Darbar. Since its premiere, she has emerged as one of the standout contestants, earning praise for her determination, strategic gameplay and impressive performances in several physically demanding tasks.
