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Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Priyanka Chopra's 'Mary Kom' co-star Bijou Thaangjam recalls his audition with Shanoo Sharma after Isha Talwar's confession: ‘I wasn't fluent in Hindi'
Actor Isha Talwar , known for her work in films and web series, recently shared a strange memory from her early days in the industry. She spoke about one of her first auditions with YRF's casting director Shanoo Sharma, which took place in a setting she never expected. Manipuri actor Bijou Thaangjam shares his experience After Isha's comment went viral, Manipuri actor Bijou Thaangjam decided to share his own similar experience. Known for his role in Priyanka Chopra 's 2014 film ' Mary Kom ', Bijou said his first-ever film audition was also with Shanoo Sharma. It was for 'Detective Byomkesh Bakshy!', the film that featured the late Sushant Singh Rajput . At the time, Bijou said he was not confident and wasn't fluent in Hindi, but still wanted to try. Audition in front of a café He recalled, '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. 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. ' What did Isha Talwar say? Taking to comments section of Instagram post of a publication, she revealed, 'When I started auditioning for roles with Shanoo, I was told to perform a scene at a restaurant called Mia Cucina in Versova, Bombay… a CRYING scene in the middle of a busy working restaurant with customers dining next to my table.' Isha added, 'I was told I should have no inhibitions as an actor and hence, I should be able to do a crying scene with Shanoo sitting in front of me and some of her assistants (sic).' Isha's confidence was shaken by unusual request The actress admitted that the request was 'such a confusing/weird ask' and that it affected her deeply. 'It shattered my confidence as a young girl in films… I couldn't understand why a senior casting director needed to put a young girl through this?' she wrote. She went on to say, '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! (sic).'
India Today
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
Shattered my confidence': Isha Talwar recalls Shanoo Sharma's weird audition demand
Actor Isha Talwar criticised casting director Shanoo Sharma over an unusual audition demand. Talwar recounted an experience from a decade ago on social media. The 'Mirzapur' actor revealed that she was asked to perform a crying scene in a crowded restaurant, which shattered her a comment under a post by a publication, Talwar wrote, "So when I started auditioning for roles with Shanoo...I was told to perform a scene at a restaurant called Mia Cucina in Versova, Bombay... a CRYING scene in the middle of a busy working restaurant with customers dining next to my table... I was told I should have no inhibitions as an actor and hence I should be able to do a crying scene with Shanoo sitting in front of me and some of her assistants... it was such a confusing/weird ask (sic)."advertisementShe expressed that the unusual request affected her confidence as a budding actor. "It shattered my 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(sic)," Talwar commented. The 37-year-old actor also mentioned that she decided against performing the scene in public. "Anyway, just putting this story a decade later for all the newcomers to tell you that feel no pressure... 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 (sic)."Shanoo Sharma is known for discovering talents like Ranveer Singh and Parineeti Chopra for films made under Yash Raj Films Talwar made her debut with the Malayalam film 'Thattathin Marayathu' in 2012. She has appeared in films like 'Article 15' and Kaushaljis vs Kaushal, as well as series like 'Mirzapur', 'Indian Police Force' and 'Saas, Bahu and Flamingo'.- Ends
Time of India
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Isha Talwar recalls ‘weird' audition with YRF's Shanoo Sharma, asked to cry in a busy restaurant: ‘It shattered my confidence as a young girl in films'
Isha Talwar , who is known for her acclaimed work in Mirzapur, Saas Bahu Aur Flamingo, and Article 15, has opened up about an uncomfortable and bizarre audition she faced early in her career. Taking to social media, Isha shared her story as advice to newcomers entering the film industry. The audition at a crowded eatery In a detailed comment under a publication's post, Isha recounted how she was once asked to perform a crying scene at Mia Cucina, a busy restaurant in Versova, Mumbai, right in the middle of service, surrounded by diners and waitstaff. She wrote, 'When I started auditioning for roles with Shanoo... I was told to perform a scene at a restaurant called Mia Cucina in Versova, Bombay... a CRYING scene in the middle of a busy working restaurant with customers dining next to my table... I was told I should have no inhibitions as an actor and hence I should be able to do a crying scene with Shanoo sitting in front of me and some of her assistants... it was such a confusing/weird ask. .. it shattered my confidence as a young girl in films.' Isha Talwar: Helped my dad shift to online banking Calling for dignity in auditions Isha further questioned why a senior casting director would put a young actor through such a situation. She stressed that auditions should take place in a proper casting office space or a hired real location. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Why is everyone rushing to get their hands on this new air cooler? News of the Discovery Undo '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! #Dignityfirstalways,' she concluded. Meanwhile, Shanoo Sharma is currently enjoying a career high at Yash Raj Films following the success of her latest discoveries, Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda. Their debut film Saiyaara has turned into a box office juggernaut, grossing over Rs 500 crore worldwide.
News18
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Isha Talwar Calls Out YRF's Shanoo Sharma Over ‘Weird Audition': ‘It Shattered My Confidence'
Last Updated: In a detailed comment, Isha recounted an audition scenario that left her shaken. She was asked to perform a crying scene in the middle of a crowded restaurant. Actress Isha Talwar, known for her acclaimed roles in Mirzapur, Saas Bahu Aur Flamingo, and Article 15, has spoken out against a bizarre and uncomfortable audition experience she had with YRF casting director Shanoo Sharma. Isha took to social media to share her story and offer advice to newcomers in the industry. In a detailed comment under a publication's post, Isha recounted an audition scenario that left her shaken. She was asked to perform a crying scene in the middle of a crowded restaurant, Mia Cucina in Versova, Mumbai, surrounded by real diners and waitstaff. 'I was told I should have no inhibitions as an actor and hence should be able to cry at a table with Shanoo and her assistants watching me," Isha wrote. Calling the experience 'confusing and weird," she added that it 'shattered [her] confidence as a young girl in films." Isha questioned the logic behind such an unprofessional setting, saying a casting director should either provide a proper space for auditions or pay for a controlled location. Ultimately, she refused to perform under those circumstances and, as she noted, did not get the role. But she has no regrets. 'At least I didn't give in to the weird ask and surely didn't cry at a restaurant for a role!" she wrote, ending her post with the hashtag #DignityFirstAlways. This revelation has sparked discussions about professionalism and boundaries within casting processes in Bollywood, especially for newcomers trying to find their footing. Meanwhile, Shanoo Sharma has been in the spotlight for launching Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda in YRF's upcoming film Saiyaara. In a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter India, Shanoo shared how she discovered Ahaan at the age of 19, calling him 'intriguing" and saying she knew right away they'd work together. 'He was 19 when we met, but he looked 15! I spotted a post of him online and reached out," she revealed. First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
