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Hindustan Times
09-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
After Isha Talwar, Mary Kom actor slams YRF casting director Shanoo Sharma: 'I was asked to perform scene in front of…'
After Isha Talwar criticised Yash Raj Films (YRF) casting director Shanoo Sharma over how she was auditioned, Mary Kom actor Bijou Thaangjam has also talked about his experience. The Instagram page of The Hollywood Reporter India shared a video of Shanoo's interview, and Isha had posted a comment there. Responding to her remark, Bijou opened up about his "very first film audition" for Detective Byomkesh Bakshy with Shanoo. Bijou Thaangjam said that he didn't have a great experience auditioning with Shanoo Sharma. Mary Kom actor talks about audition experience with Shanoo Sharma Bijou Thaangjam shared that he was asked to perform a scene in front of a Mumbai café. "@talwarisha I hear you! My very first film audition was with her, for Byomkesh Bakshy. I wasn't fluent in Hindi, not very confident, but hopeful to give it my best. And just like your experience, I was asked to perform a scene right in front of a café, the one that used to be called Bru World, Yari Road." He said that he refused to agree and was asked for an audition in the studio a few days later. "I didn't give in. A few days later, her assistant called me back for a proper studio audition. But by then, I had already signed Mary Kom," Bijou added. What Isha Talwar had said about Shanoo In her comment, Isha wrote that she was told to perform a crying scene inside a busy restaurant in Mumbai's Versova. Calling it a "weird ask", Isha said that it shattered her confidence as a young girl in films. "I couldn't understand why a senior casting director needed to put a young girl through this ... it's only fair that an actor is given a good casting office space to be able to audition in ... or if you want to do a real location, then hire a spot, pay for it and audition!... I do remember saying I can't do it, and of course I never got the role, but at least I didn't give in to the weird ask and surely didn't cry at a restaurant for a role!' About Mary Kom, Detective Byomkesh Bakshy In Mary Kom (2014), directed by Omung Kumar, Bijou essayed the role of Naobi. The biographical sports film also featured Priyanka Chopra, Darshan Kumar, Sunil Thapa, Lin Laishram, and Kenny Basumatary, among others. Detective Byomkesh Bakshy (2015) is a period mystery thriller directed by Dibakar Banerjee. The film starred late Sushant Singh Rajput, Anand Tiwari, Neeraj Kabi, Swastika Mukherjee and Meiyang Chang. It was produced by Aditya Chopra under Yash Raj Films and Dibakar Banerjee Productions. About Bijou's career Apart from Mary Kom, Bijou has starred in Shivaay, Jagga Jasoos, Paltan, Happy Phirr Bhag Jayegi, Vodka Diaries, III Smoking Barrels, Penalty and Rocketry: The Nambi Effect. He was also a contestant on the reality cooking competition MasterChef India 2. Bijou has acted in web series including The Test Case, Typewriter, Kark Rogue, Flesh, Love J Action, 1962: The War In The Hills, and Aspirants. About Isha's projects Isha made her debut with the Malayalam film Thattathin Marayathu (2012). She is known for her role in projects such as Gunde Jaari Gallanthayyinde, Bangalore Days, Maine Pyar Kiya and Article 15. She has also worked on web projects such as Mirzapur, Saas, Bahu Aur Flamingo and Indian Police Force.
India.com
15-06-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Not Pavitra Rishta, Sushant Singh Rajput made acting debut with this TV show, Ekta Kapoor auditioned him, the serial was..., lead actors were...
Late Sushant Singh Rajput delivered many unforgettable films in Bollywood, like Kai Po Che, Shuddh Desi Romance, PK, Detective Byomkesh Bakshy, Raabta, MS Dhoni: The Untold Story, Kedarnath, Sonchiraiya, Chhichhore and many more, but he began his career with a television series. Sushant, who lives in Bihar, moved to Delhi to pursue engineering studies, but during that time, he also became part of a dance group. When he had an opportunity, Sushant traveled to Mumbai, where he received role as an actor in Ekta Kapoor's series. Sushant Singh Rajput, born in 1986 in Patna, attended Delhi Technology University. Sushant, however, discontinued his studies halfway. A lot of individuals believe that Sushant's initial series was Pavitra Rishta, but that's not true. Sushant Singh Rajput's First Serial Was… On 7 August 2020, Ekta Kapoor posted a video. In her caption, she stated, 'Numerous individuals inquired about Sushant's initial scene… This was the initial scene I filmed. This was his initial scene, marking his debut on television in the series titled Kis Desh Mein Hai Meraa Dil . In the same caption, Ekta Kapoor also mentioned, 'He was the secondary lead in this, but we recognized he could achieve more than this and he did.' Much love, tranquility, and blessings. In the serial, Sushant shared screen space with actors Harshad Chopda, Additi Gupta and Krystle D Souza . In 2009, Ekta Kapoor produced another series called Pavitra Rishta and chose Sushant as the main actor, with Ankita Lokhande as his female co-star. This series became popular, and subsequently, Sushant made his move in the film industry to try his luck. More about Sushant Singh Rajput Sushant and Ankita Lokhande shared a strong bond while filming Pavitra Rishta. They gained fame as Manav-Archana in the show. They both opened up their relationship and publicly declared their love for one another. Eventually, around 2016, they both separated and after approximately one year, Sushant started dating actress Rhea Chakraborty .
