Isha Talwar Accuses Casting Director Shanoo Sharma For Shattering Her Confidence With A 'Weird Task'

Isha Talwar is a versatile actress of Hindi cinema, who has portrayed different characters to prove her mettle in acting. Her performances in Mirzapur, Saas Bahu Aur Flamingo, and Article 15 have garnered her a lot of applause. However, just like any other newcomer, she too had her fair share of struggles in the industry.

Isha Talwar accuses senior casting director, Shanoo Sharma of shattering her confidence

In an elaborate comment under a publication’s post, Isha bared her heart out on how her confidence was shattered when she was new to the industry. The actress recounted how the senior casting director of YRF, Shanoo Sharma, asked her to perform a crying scene in a busy restaurant in Mumbai. Calling the task ‘weird’, Isha penned:

“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 advises newcomers to never do anything under pressure

In the same comment, Isha further mentioned that she couldn’t understand why a senior casting director like Shanoo assigned her such a ‘weird’ task. The actress felt that she should have been given the comfort of an office space. Isha concluded her comment by urging newcomers to never undergo any pressure just for the sake of a role. The actress stated she refused to do the task and was not given the role, but kept her dignity.

Who is Shanoo Sharma?

One of the most popular names in Bollywood, Shanoo Sharma, is the woman behind launching the careers of many A-listed stars. People who looked for a way to stardom know the name Shanoo Sharma, the senior casting director of the Yash Raj Films. She is the one who discovered Ranveer Singh and has also launched talents like Anushka Sharma, Arjun Kapoor, Parineeti Chopra, Vaani Kapoor, and Bhumi Pednekar. Not just this, she is the woman behind the casting of Ahaan Panday and Aneet Pada in Saiyaara.

Isha Talwar’s professional achievements

Isha Talwar is a popular name in the Hindi film industry; however, she carved her own path in the industry without any Godfather. After starting her journey as a model, Isha ventured into films and made her acting debut with the Malayalam film, Thattathin Marayathu in 2012. Later, she worked in hit films like Gunde Jaari Gallanthayyinde, Bangalore Days, Maine Pyar Kiya and Article 15. She has also made her name in series like Mirzapur, Saas Bau Aur Flamingo, Chamak and a few others.

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