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Isha Talwar Shares Uncomfortable Casting Experience with YRF's Shanoo Sharma - The Statesman

KONKAN DIVISION, MAHARASHTRA, AUG 08 – Isha Talwar says a senior casting director asked her to perform a public crying scene in a busy restaurant, an experience she refused and says shattered her confidence early in her career.

  • Recently, Actress Isha Talwar talked about an uncomfortable audition in a Mumbai restaurant where Shanoo Sharma asked her to perform a 'weird' task, affecting her confidence.
  • Reflecting on her early days, Talwar questioned why a serious audition wasn’t held in a proper space, highlighting industry challenges years ago.
  • She recalled that during her audition at Mia Cucina in Versova, Mumbai, Talwar was asked to cry on command amid diners, with `no inhibitions as an actor`.
  • Ultimately, Isha Talwar accused casting director Shanoo Sharma of shattering her confidence with a 'weird task' and refused to participate, missing the role.
  • Despite the silence from Yash Raj Films, Talwar’s account highlights industry pressures faced by newcomers, while Sharma’s talent discoveries remain praised.
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The Statesman broke the news in on Friday, August 8, 2025.
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