‘Mirzapur’ actor opens up on bizarre YRF audition with Shanoo Sharma| ‘She shattered my confidence’

Mirzapur star Isha Talwar has lifted the veil on a deeply unsettling early audition with YRF’s casting director Shanoo Sharma. Recounting her story via social media, she revealed being asked to perform a crying scene—right in the middle of a crowded restaurant. The bizarre request, she says, completely shattered her confidence as a young actor. Talwar firmly refused, citing the inappropriateness of the setup, and urged newcomers not to bow to uncomfortable audition demands. Her powerful message calls for more respectful and dignified casting practices in the industry.