Bhubaneswar, Sept. 30 -- Well-known Odia film producer Akshaya Parija has embroiled in a casting couch controversy with a girl accusing him of sexual exploitation for a year.

As per the allegations made by the girl, Parija has been exploiting her sexually with a promise to cast her in his movie.

"I am a scheduled caste girl. Parija has captured my objectionable photographs and blackmailing me. He is forcing me to keep physical relationship with him for a year. My marriage has been fixed. However, Parija is threatening to kill me if I marry anybody. I pray for justice," alleged the complainant.

In response, Parija refused to give any comment on the matter.

Meanwhile, senior film critic Dilip Halli termed the incident unfortunate.

"Aks...