Isha Talwar and Bijou Thaangjam Asked to cry in a restaurant?

Isha Talwar and Bijou Thaangjam reveal YRF’s weird casting process, oppose public auditions

Asked to cry in a restaurant!

Isha Talwar recently made a shocking revelation.

Yash Raj Films casting director Shanoo Sharma asked her to perform a crying scene in a crowded Mumbai restaurant!

Isha refused this strange request and called it “bizarre”. She said that such a demand had shaken her confidence.

Biju Thangjam also shared his experience

Biju Thangjam, who played Naobi in the film Meri Kom, also confirmed Isha’s experience.

He told that his first audition with Shanoo Sharma for ‘Detective Byomkesh Bakshi’ was held in front of Brew World Cafe located on Yari Road. Biju also refused to act in a public place.

“Auditions should be held in professional places”

Isha says that auditions should be held in professional casting offices or rented places, so that the dignity of the actors can be protected and they can be evaluated properly.

“It was very confusing and awkward to be asked to suddenly cry in front of people eating at a Versova restaurant,” said Esha.

Biju later gets studio audition

Biju said that while he refused to audition in a public place, he was later called for a proper studio audition.

But by then he had already signed on for ‘Mary Kom’.

This shows that standing up for one’s dignity does not have any negative impact on a career.

Despite challenges, both actors succeeded

Despite these initial challenges, Biju Thangjam has had a varied career.

From Priyanka Chopra’s ‘Mary Kom’ to films like ‘Shivaay’, ‘Jagga Jasoos’, and ‘Rocketry: The Nambi Effect’, as well as web series like ‘The Test Case’ and ‘Aspirants’, he has shown his talent.

Questions raised on casting process

This revelation has raised questions on the casting process of Bollywood. Is this kind of treatment of new actors common?

Do casting directors need to be more sensitive and professional?

There has been no official response from Yash Raj Films or Shanoo Sharma on these questions yet.

Message of standing up for dignity

Isha and Biju’s experience gives an important message – it is important to stand up for your dignity.

Actors should raise their voice for respectful audition practices.

As seen in Biju’s case, standing up for your principles is no barrier to success.

Synopsis:

Isha Talwar and Biju Thangjam reveal YRF’s weird casting process – made to cry in restaurants and audition on the street. Both refused, but went on to have successful careers.