Actor Isha Talwar recalled a decade-old incident where casting director Shanoo Sharma asked her to perform a crying scene in the middle of a busy restaurant in Mumbai, with diners nearby
Isha Talwar Shanoo Sharma
Actor Isha Talwar chastised casting director Shanoo Sharma for an unexpected audition request. Talwar shared an encounter from a decade ago on social media. The 'Mirzapur' star stated that she was required to do a tearful scene in a crowded restaurant, which knocked her confidence.
Isha opened up about the harrowing incident
Isha Talwar penned a long comment on the publication's post where she shared, "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)."
Isha revealed how the request affected her confidence, and she felt shattered in that moment, being a budding artist in the Industry. "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.
Isha further shared, "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)."
About Shanoo and Isha
Shanoo Sharma is notable for identifying talents such as Ranveer Singh and Parineeti Chopra for films produced by Yash Raj Films.
Isha Talwar made her acting debut in the Malayalam film 'Thattathin Marayathu' in 2012. She has appeared in films such as 'Article 15' and 'Kaushaljis versus Kaushal', as well as series such as 'Mirzapur', 'Indian Police Force', and 'Saas, Bahu and Flamingo'.
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