Overview

• Isha Talwar recounted being asked to perform a crying scene at a busy Mumbai restaurant during an early audition, a demand she refused after saying it shattered her confidence.
• Nidhi Subbaiah said she was shunned and mocked by Shanoo Sharma’s assistants during her first audition, and Bijou Thaangjam described a similar public scene request he declined.
• Talwar shared her experience on social media under a viral interview post, advising newcomers to resist unprofessional casting demands and using the hashtag #DignityFirstAlways.
• Shanoo Sharma and her employer Yash Raj Films have not issued any public response to the allegations despite widespread media coverage.
• Industry observers are calling for formalized audition spaces and clear boundaries to ensure respectful and controlled casting environments.