Archive · 9 Aug 2025
Actors Criticize YRF Casting Director Shanoo Sharma Audition Demands
Two actors, Isha Talwar and Bijou Thaangjam, spoke out about uncomfortable audition experiences with casting director Shanoo Sharma.
Talwar was asked to cry in a restaurant, while Thaangjam was asked to act in front of a cafe.
They felt the requests were inappropriate.
Thaangjam refused the cafe audition and later received a studio audition invitation.
Actors Isha Talwar and Bijou Thaangjam shared negative audition experiences with casting director Shanoo Sharma.
Talwar was asked to perform a crying scene in a busy Mumbai restaurant during her audition.
Thaangjam was asked to perform a scene in front of a cafe for his first audition with Sharma.
Both actors felt the audition processes were uncomfortable.
Thaangjam did not comply with Sharma's request, and was later offered a studio audition but had already signed onto Mary Kom.
- Who
- Isha Talwar, Bijou Thaangjam, and Shanoo Sharma.
- What
- Actors Isha Talwar and Bijou Thaangjam shared negative audition experiences with casting director Shanoo Sharma.
- When
- The auditions occurred prior to the publication date.
- Where
- The auditions took place in Mumbai, India.
- Why
- The actors shared their experiences regarding the audition process with casting director Shanoo Sharma.
- Casting Director
- Shanoo Sharma
- Actors with Negative Experiences
- Isha Talwar, Bijou Thaangjam
- Talwar's Film
- Mirzapur, Saas Bahu Aur Flamingo, and Article 15
- Thaangjam's Film
- Byomkesh Bakshy, Mary Kom
- Location of Talwar's Audition
- Mia Cucina in Versova, Bombay
- Sharma's Recent Casting
- Saiyaara
Sources
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