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5 hours ago
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Isha Talwar Stayed Silent On Shanoo Sharma's 'Weird' Audition Process For 10 Years: 'Fear Of…'
Actor Isha Talwar accused YRF casting director Shanoo Sharma of a "weird" audition process. She called out a news portal for deleting the comment, however clarified it later. Mirzapur actor Isha Talwar, who exposed YRF casting lead Shanoo Sharma for her 'weird" audition process, took to Instagram with a fresh allegation. She claimed that the media portal where Shanoo gave an interview, and under which she had commented, had deleted her bold remark against the casting director. In the following post, she clarified that the comment wasn't deleted and admitted her mistake. However, she hailed herself for finally speaking up about something that has been bothering her for the past 10 years. In her first Instagram story posted earlier today, Isha Talwar tagged the media portal where Shanoo Sharma had given an interview and said that her bold comment, in which she called the casting director out, had been deleted. 'Mera COMMENT DELETE Kar diya hai, janta se bohot support mila, powerful logon ne phir saazish ki hai …. delete karwa diya…. Next story mein screenshot daal rahi hoon comment ka ….Jinko nahin pata shanoo sharma ek ache level ki casting director hain par harkatein kuch ajeeb hai (sic)," she wrote. It can be loostely translated to, 'I got a lot of support from the public, but powerful people have conspired again… got it deleted… In the next story, I'm posting a screenshot of the comment. For those who don't know, Shanoo Sharma is a casting director of a good level, but her actions are a bit strange." In the following story, Isha admitted that she had mistakenly accused the outlet of deleting her comment. 'Delete nahin kiya comment. My bad," she wrote, tagging the publication. The actor explained that she had confused two similar-looking videos, which led to the misunderstanding. Despite the mix-up, Arisha expressed relief that her thoughts were now public, revealing that she had held back from speaking out for a decade due to fear of losing work. 'What I had to say is out there at least! Out of my fear of not getting work, I didn't share it for 10 long years," she added. Take a look: What were Isha Talwar's accusations against Shanoo Sharma? Recently, Isha Talwar, known for her acclaimed roles in Mirzapur, Saas Bahu Aur Flamingo, and Article 15, spoke out against a bizarre and uncomfortable audition experience she had with YRF casting director Shanoo Sharma. '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 as a reply to a user on Instagram. Calling the experience 'confusing and weird," she added that it 'shattered [her] confidence as a young girl in films." Isha criticised the lack of professionalism, arguing that casting directors should either arrange an appropriate space for auditions or cover the cost of a controlled venue. Choosing to stand by her principles, she declined to audition in such conditions and, as expected, lost the role. Still, she says she has no regrets about her decision. '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," she said. Soon after, Manipuri actor Bijou Thaangjam reacted to Isha Talwar's comment on Instagram, revealing that he had a similar experience with Shanoo Sharma too. Reacting to Isha Talwar's comment about her audition experience with Shanoo Sharma, Bijou Thaangjam commented, '@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. 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 played the role of Naobi in Omung Kumar's 2014 film Mary Kom, starring Priyanka Chopra. First Published: August 10, 2025, 19:20 IST 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.
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12 hours ago
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Ahaan Panday's Mom Deanne Hails Shanoo Sharma Amid Casting Controversy: 'So Much To Say…'
YRF casting head Shanoo Sharma was recently criticised for her strange audition process. Deanne Panday posed photos from Saiyaara success party and praised Sharma. YRF casting head Shanoo Sharma was recently called out in public by Mirzapur actor Isha Talwar for her 'weird' casting practices. Her comment on an Instagram post grabbed headlines, with many questioning Bollywood's casting practices. Amid the chatter, Ahaan Panday's mother, fitness expert and author Deanne Panday, publicly praised Shanoo Sharma for her casting choices for Saiyaara. Sharing photos from the Saiyaara success bash on Instagram, Deanne penned a heartfelt note to those who have been part of Ahaan Panday's journey, but her words for Shanoo Sharma stood out. 'My @shanoosharmarahihai I have so much love for you, so much to say to you, will sit with you soon to pour my heartfelt gratitude. Thank you for being there for my Ahaan, love you," read a part of her note. Take a look: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Deanne Panday (@deannepanday) Deanne also expressed gratitude to Saiyaara's director Mohit Suri, co-star Aneet Padda, and other members of the team, calling her son 'my heart, my soul, my life, my everything." Fans lauded the post for its warmth, with many praising the bond between Ahaan and his well-wishers in the industry. Mandala Murders actor Piloo Vidyarthi hails Shanoo Sharma's casting process It was YRF casting lead Shanoo Sharma who roped in Piloo Vidyarthi as Kalindi Shastri in Netflix's Mandala Murders. Praising her stance, Vidyarthi exclusively told News18 Showsha, 'Shanoo Sharma knows what I can deliver. She has a different audition process. She didn't meet anyone for Kalindi. She knew and she called me and made me audition 2–3 times. She is clear about what she wants. She has been associated with YRF for a long time and knows her job. She knows that she wants me, she will extract that from me and pass it on saying, 'She is the one'. She has that hold. You need more such casting directors". Why is the Shanoo Sharma controversy? '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 as a reply to a user on Instagram. Calling the experience 'confusing and weird," she added that it 'shattered [her] confidence as a young girl in films." Isha criticised the lack of professionalism, arguing that casting directors should either arrange an appropriate space for auditions or cover the cost of a controlled venue. Choosing to stand by her principles, she declined to audition in such conditions and, as expected, lost the role. Still, she says she has no regrets about her decision. '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," she said. Soon after, Manipuri actor Bijou Thaangjam reacted to Isha Talwar's comment on Instagram, revealing that he had a similar experience with Shanoo Sharma too. Reacting to Isha Talwar's comment about her audition experience with Shanoo Sharma, Bijou Thaangjam commented, '@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. 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 played the role of Naobi in Omung Kumar's 2014 film Mary Kom, starring Priyanka Chopra. First Published: August 10, 2025, 12:09 IST 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.
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a day ago
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After Isha Talwar, Mary Kom Actor Reveals Awkward Audition Demand By YRF Casting Director Shanoo Sharma: "I Didn't Give In"
New Delhi: Yesterday, Mirzapur actor Isha Talwar recalled her experience of auditioning with YRF Casting Director Shanoo Sharma, who is currently basking in the success of Saiyaara. Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda's talent caught her eye, and rest is history. In the comments section of one of Shanoo's viral interviews, Isha wrote her experience and said she was asked to do a crying scene in the middle of a busy Mumbai restaurant. Now, Mary Kom actor Bijou Thaangjam has also opened up about how he was made to feel awkward during his very first audition demand for Detective Byomkesh Bakshy by Shanoo Sharma. What's Happening Mary Kom fame Bijou Thaangjam revealed how Shanoo Sharma had asked him to enact a scene in the middle of a cafe as well. This was his first-ever film audition for Sushant Singh Rajput-led Detective Byomkesh Bakshy. Bijou said, "@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 cafe, the one that used to be called Bru World, Yari Road." He added, "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." Reddit What Isha Talwar Said About Shanoo Sharma "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... It shattered my confidence as a young girl in films," Isha wrote. Isha said she didn't get the role, but she doesn't have regret about it. She added #dignityfirstalways to her post. "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! 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!" Isha wrote in the comment. Shanoo Sharma hasn't responded to the accusation yet. In A Nutshell One day, after Isha Talwar spoke about the mistreatment faced by her while auditioning for YRF casting director Shanoo Sharma, Mary Kom actor Bijou Thaangjam, who had a similar experience with Shanoo has spoken up. He revealed how he was asked to perform in front of a cafe, too, but he did not give in.
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After Isha Talwar, Mary Kom actor slams Bijou Thaangjam YRF casting director Shanoo Sharma: 'I was asked to perform a scene right in front of...'
A publication shared an interview clip with Shanoo Sharma, in which she spoke about casting Aneet Padda in Saiyaara on the Instagram page. Isha then shared a comment there, discussing her audition experience with the casting director read more After Mirzapur fame Isha Talwar slammed Yash Raj Films (YRF) casting director Shanoo Sharma over how she auditioned the actress, Bijou Thaangjam, who featured in Priyanka Chopra starrer Mary Kom, shared his 'very first film audition' for Detective Byomkesh Bakshy with Shanoo. The Hollywood Reporter shared an interview clip with Shanoo Sharma, in which she spoke about casting Aneet Padda in Saiyaara on the Instagram page. Isha then shared a comment there, discussing her audition experience with the casting director. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Now, Bijou Thaangjam revealed that he was asked to perform a scene in front of a Mumbai café by Sharma and commented, '@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.' '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. In the comment section of the video clip, Isha spoke about her experience, which broke her confidence as she 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 .. 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 ! Anyway just putting this story a decade later for all the new comers 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 dint give in to the weird ask and surely dint cry at a restaurant for a role !!!!!'
NDTV
a day ago
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Saiyaara Casting Director Shanoo Sharma On Training Ahaan Panday: "We Got Sharvari And Him To Do Scenes"
New Delhi: July has been a spectacular year for Bollywood with Mohit Suri's Saiyaara smashing all box office records. Led by debutant Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, the film has turned out to be a phenomenon of sorts. Yash Raj Films casting director Shanoo Sharma, who is also basking in the immense success of the film and having found talents like Ahaan and Aneet recently, shared how he did improvisation and scenes with Sharvari of Munjya fame. What's Happening Ahaan Panday is 2025's biggest breakout star in Bollywood, yet. The actor has been all over social media and news with his stellar debut in Mohit Suri's Saiyaara. YRF Casting director Shanoo Sharma recently revealed how Ahaan Panday had trained for 3 years, before COVID hit, and his debut was postponed. The fame has been overnight, but the struggle and wait have been over 9 years. Shanoo Sharma told The Hollywood Reporter, "The first three years went into training. We trained, and we trained, and Sharvari was also on that bandwagon. So we got Sharvari and him to do improvisation and scenes, and scenes, and scenes. So I was training them personally. After that, COVID hit. So when he had his whole waiting period, he joined The Railway Men as an AD." She added, "He saw the world moving ahead; he saw everybody from his generation moving ahead. I don't know, I think it must have irked him within, and you could see that if you knew him well enough, but I don't think it ever broke his spirit. The one thing Ahaan has is spirit. He has a spirit on another level. So I don't think it broke that." Recent Spotting Of Saiyaara Stars Ahaan Panday And Aneet Padda A video that has now gone viral on social media shows the two exiting the Dior showroom at a Mumbai mall. Both wore face masks and appeared to be keeping a low profile. The clip caught fans' attention for a brief interaction between the two. As they walked out, Ahaan extended his arm towards Aneet, a gesture that appeared to invite her to hold it. Aneet, seemingly shy and mindful of the cameras, declined with a slight smile About Saiyaara Directed by Mohit Suri, Saiyaara has crossed Rs 300 crore at the Indian box office, with its worldwide collection now exceeding Rs 500 crore. Apart from Ahaan and Aneet, the cast also features Alam Khan, Sid Makkar, Shaan Grover, Rajesh Kumar and Varun Badola. In A Nutshell Shanoo Sharma spoke about Ahaan Panday and Sharvari Wagh doing scenes together during the Saiyaara star's training period. She also revealed whether Ahaan Panday was ever scared about how his career at the movies would pan out.
