Casting director Shruti Mahajan reflects on her unconventional journey from HR to Hindi cinema and the instinct-driven craft of casting. She also highlights how evolving storytelling is creating stronger roles for women and rewarding talent over popularity
08 March,2026 11:56 AM IST | Mumbai | Athulya Nambiar
Bhumi Pednekkar revealed how she was thrown out of film school for having low attendance, while she was still paying her student loan. She also got candid about her first job as a casting directpr at YRF, which gave her Rs 7,000
12 February,2026 12:46 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Before stepping into acting, Bhumi Pednekar worked as a casting director at Yash Raj Films, witnessing auditions of stars like Ranveer Singh, Vicky Kaushal, Parineeti Chopra, and Pankaj Tripathi. She credits the experience and mentorship of Aditya Chopra for shaping her nuanced approach to acting
12 February,2026 12:46 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Abhishek said earlier criticism was more like accusations, but now at least it has become a debate. He understands the skepticism since success in society is often seen as coming from “lineage or corruption,” not hard work
17 September,2025 02:45 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
