Casting director's post triggers debate on industry talent

Casting director Shanoo Sharma's social media comment calling for 'talent' to be the next big trend has sparked controversy. The post follows Anjali Anand's claims about past weight-related criticism, leading actors like Ridhima Pandit and Bhumi Pednekar to debate the role of connections versus talent in Bollywood.

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This article is AI-generated and fact-gated. Original reporting: TOI Entertainment