Casting Director
Rupesh Sonar addresses ’round the clock shooting’ process on television; talks about related health issues
In Hindi television, the shoot ambience on the sets, the process involved in casting, and the challenges linked to shooting non-stop, have undergone major changes in the last few years. Freelance Casting Director and Artist Manager, Rupesh Sonar visualizes the change in scenario on television and emphasizes the fact that many processes have changed after the pandemic phase. Being a Casting Director for more than 20 years now, Rupesh throws light on the 'Self-Test' that is being carried out today, in order to cast for TV shows. Says Rupesh, "During Covid, there was a casting | Click Here...
Actress Jasmine Avasia calls for ‘action’ against the unruly acts of Casting Director Abhishek Gupta; Read here
Actress Jasmine Avasia who was last seen in Colors' show Thoda Sa Baadal Thoda Sa Paani is livid with noted Casting Director Abhishek Gupta, who has been approaching actors for work, getting friendly with them, and finally seeking their financial help on the basis of a medical emergency at home. After getting the job done, he blocks and does not keep in touch with the celebrity anymore, and this has been a norm that Jasmine has observed. Jasmine recently wrote about the casting person on her Instagram Id for which she has got replies in plenty from the industry fraternity, which gives her a | Click Here...
Casting director and entrepreneur Vaibhav Mishra garners more headlines for his upcoming project “Pyar Na Hoga Dobara.”
Having the vision of attaining specific goals and aspirations in life is one thing, but having the courage and the guts, the ability to walk on unconventional paths, make bold choices and hustle every day to learn something new and eventually turn those visions into reality is a different game altogether. People who belong to the latter category are those who surrender to their dreams and make sure to give them their all until they make their dreams a reality. We couldn’t help but notice how a young Indian entrepreneur and casting director named Vaibhav Mishra did the same and paved his o | Click Here...
Happy to be associated with Arvind Babbal Sir as Casting Director and actor: Darpan Shrivastava
Senior actor Darpan Shrivastava has been a popular face in the TV circuits with some amazing performances in shows like Jamai Raja, Afsar Bitiya, Kesari Nandan, Yeshu etc. He will now be seen in a never-seen-before role in Arvind Babbal's upcoming show for Zee TV, Mithai. However, the interesting fact that we have gotten to know is that Darpan who returned to the field of casting recently after a gap of 12 years, as also cast for the above show. Darpan's company Filmi Filmonia has been spearheading the casting for the show. Interestingly, unlike many shows wherein many Casting | Click Here...
I wish to start my own production house soon: Devtosh Mukherjee
Actor and Casting Director Devtosh Mukherjee wishes to start his own production house and live his dreams. Starting his journey at a young age, he has reached decent milestones with the support of his family and friends from the industry. Talking about his journey so far, he avers, “I belong to a middle-class family from Aligarh (Utter Pradesh). I left my hometown and came to Mumbai to achieve something big in life. I am glad that I am part of the TV industry to which I have given my 3 years. I started my journey at a young age and managed to work with various production houses. I | Click Here...
We share a ‘pyaara sa rishta’ with actors: Rishabh Thakur
Rishabh Thakur the Casting Director who has had vast experience in the Television industry over the last six years enjoys his job, especially because it nurtures the cute bond between the casting guy and actors!! Rishabh who has cast for shows Humari Bahu Silk, Aghori, Gudiya Hamari Sabhi Pe Bhari, Ladies Special, Barrister Babu, Vighnaharta Ganesh, episodics like Laal Ishq, Crime Patrol, Savdhan India, Pyar Tune Kya Kiya etc says, “We have a very refreshing bond with the artists. It is a very feel-good rapport that we share. It is the perfect give and take bond that gets created, | Click Here...
As a casting head, I want to create more opportunities for new faces who have real talent: Shadman Khan
Born in Lucknow and brought up in Mumbai, Casting Director Shadman Khan owns a casting agency named ‘Shadman Khan Casting Agency’. With an experience of good five years and having the most reputed awards like Dada Saheb Phalke Award, Great Young Achievers Award in his kitty, Shadman is known for the casting of television shows, web series, commercial ads and reality shows. Shadman’s association with the production houses like Balaji Telefilms, Rashmi Sharma, Alchemy Production and to name a few, have made him one of the most successful casting directors in the entertainment wor | Click Here...
I believe in being creative when it comes to tapping new talent: Ankita Bajaj
The young and enthusiastic Ankita Bajaj is happy being a Casting Director who has it in her to tap new talent and put them in the place they belong to!! From being clueless about what she wants in her career, Ankita has discovered that the line of casting and filmmaking is where her passion lies!! Ankita has cast for films The Lift Boy, Loveshhuda, and for recent web series Chattis aur Maina, and Ankahi Ansuni. In a candid exclusive interview with IWMBuzz.com, Ankita Bajaj talks of her journey as Casting Director. Excerpts: How has your journey been as Ca | Click Here...
My first stint as Director in the music video featuring Tanmay Rishi and Kevina Tak is important for me: Mustazibullah Shaikh
Casting Director Mustazibullah Shaikh who has cast for TV shows Jamai Raja, Yeh Hai Aashiqui, Yeh Vaada Raha, Akbar Birbal and for the recent web series on Flipkart, Kaun? Who Did It? turns Director for a music video. This will be an added feather in Shaikh’s hat. Shaikh is excited about the video as the video will be for tiny tots, and will feature two popular child artists of the TV industry. The video will follow a unique concept and will be a kid party song. Certainly unique, isn’t it? We have news that child artistes Tanmay Rishi (Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai and Nikki | Click Here...
The trend of not taking TV actors for the best of web concepts needs to stop: Casting Director Sohan Thakur
Sohan Thakur the renowned Casting Director has made good inroads in the TV, web, and film circuits. Sohan who has been around for many years as Casting Director for television shows is busy working on some top-line web and film content. However, he seems to be irked at the way the medium of the web categorizes and typecasts actors from the television industry. Says Sohan, “I am tired of listening to the feedback from the web medium that they do not need actors from TV in their projects. I wonder why this bias!! An actor is an actor regardless of the medium he/she has | Click Here...
From Casting to Acting, Anurag Chawla keeps a big step forward
Casting Director turned actor Anurag Chawla has been on a learning curve during this lockdown phase. The motivation he has derived out of the phase is that one needs to try really hard to get what he/she has set to acquire in life!! For Anurag who has been a renowned Casting Director, acting has always been a passion and driving force!! He has earlier been seen in a comic role in Dill Mill Gayye. However, work as Casting Director gained momentum years back. He has cast for many big-budget mythological shows and drama shows too. The new challenge before him is to get him | Click Here...
Casting Director to Assistant Director to Producer: Journey of Gaurav Kaushal is inspiring
Gaurav Kaushal’s journey in the entertainment industry has been a humongous one!! From being a Casting Director for TV shows, Gaurav is at the threshold of becoming a Producer now!! He has also been in the position of Assistant Director for films. After gaining many years of experience casting for TV shows, Gaurav Kaushal has trodden the path towards success with optimism and hard work. Says Gaurav, “My journey as Casting Director was amazing. I learned the trade of the work in the industry being there. I have worked relentlessly in achieving my goals. Climbing up t | Click Here...
I enjoy the challenges I face being in the casting field: Anil Goyal of Shine Casting Hub
Anil Goyal who has had a long journey in casting for Television shows has worked on literally every genre of work and has gained abundant knowledge from them. Anil who has been the Casting Director with renowned production houses like Balaji Telefilms, Keylight Productions, Jaaswand Entertainment, Lotus Production House, Cams Club, ABP News and has cast for many popular shows like Savdhaan India, Crime Patrol, Pradhan Mantri 2, Chandrakanta, Kundali Bhagya, Kasam Tere Pyaar Ki, Naagin, Yeh Hai Mohabbatein, Oye Jassi, Hum Kahaan Tum Kahaan etc now works in his own company which was fo | Click Here...
I wish to be an independent producer: Casting Director Sonu Singh Rajput
Well-known Casting Director Sonu Singh Rajput, who was born and brought up in Gopalgunj Bihar, educated in Delhi, was carving his future in the banking sector in New Delhi, however, destiny had different plans for him. Sonu landed in Mumbai, the city of dream, to help a friend but his life changed. Sonu started carving his career in Bollywood. After many ups and downs, Sonu is now the main casting director of Optimystix Entertainment Pvt Ltd. As an assistant, he has worked on shows like Ishq Subhan Allah, Guddan Tumse Na Ho Payega and many more. In conversation with IWMBuzz.co | Click Here...
SHOCKING: Bollywood’s famous casting director passes away in road accident, read details
The year 2020 has already been a year of many losses and disasters. From people dying to forest fire, virus scare and pandemic, human beings have dealt with all. Just as we were about to absorb the tragic news of Wajid Khan's death comes another shocking piece of news when we hear that a casting director of Bollywood named Krish Kapur passed away in a road accident. The road accident happened at his hometown in Kanpur. He has casted for projects like Jalebi, Veerey Di Wedding and many more. Our condolences to the family of the lost soul and may the departed soul rest in peace. | Click Here...
My journey has been nothing less than a dream come true: Aadarsh Jain
Well Mumbai is certainly a city of dreams; and rightly so! Mumbai has not only been the commerce capital of the country but also the entertainment capital of the country. And just like the millions who come to the city to make their dreams come true; Casting Director Aadarsh Jain too, sought to the city to fulfill his dream of becoming an actor. However, Jain is today known for his capabilities of being one of those few casting directors that a production house approaches during times of crisis or an immediate casting requirement. While Aadarsh says he could feel no less proud | Click Here...
Trust only your talent and nothing else: Vishal Sharma, Head of Casting
Casting Director Vishal Sharma has been in the casting field for more than 8 years and has worked in more than 60 TV shows!! Presently, Vishal helms the Casting Department at Optimystix Entertainment Pvt. Ltd. He started his casting career at The Entertainment Hub with his first show being Haunted Nights. Vishal has over the years met lot of aspiring actors who can do anything and everything to get that one so-called big break in the TV industry. And this attitude of youngsters has not go down too well with Vishal. Vishal always wanted to address this issue and drop in | Click Here...
Instead of me being recognized for my work, I feel the work I do should be really worthy of recognition: Kavish Sinha, Casting Director
Kavish Sinha is a renowned name in the field of Casting, both for the big screen as well as the web space. With a Journalism and Mass Communication degree in hand, Kavish started off being a journalist, and also had his moments of glory in the world of advertising, as he worked as a Strategist with the topmost advertising agencies in India. However, destiny soon showed him his right path when he offered to help Shanoo Sharma in Yashraj Films in Casting. After immediately falling in love with the entire process of casting, his journe | Click Here...
Casting Director Kush Pandey elated at being nominated for Indian Icon Awards
Casting Director Kush Pandey has had a 10 years long journey in the industry. He has seen the ups and downs of life, but his family has always given him the support needed to move on in life towards achieving his dream. Today, he has seen his near dream come true moment as he has been nominated for the Indian Icon Awards, which will salute the undying spirit of Iconic Indians. The Arogya Darpan Foundation recently released the Nominees list which includes eminent names from all walks of life which includes the corporate world, sports men and women, medical world, teachers and profess | Click Here...
I wish to start my own production house: Abhishek Gupta, Casting Director
Well-known Casting Director Abhishek Gupta wishes to start his own production house and live his dreams. Starting his journey at a young age, he has achieved a lot with the support of his family and friends form the industry. Talking about his journey so far, he avers, "I belong to a middle class family from Panna (Madhya Pradesh). I left my hometown and came to Mumbai to achieve something big in life. I am glad that I am part of the TV industry to which I have given my 5 years. I started my journey at a young age and managed to wor | Click Here...
I am glad that the cast we put up for 21 Sarfarosh – Saragarhi 1897 has been appreciated – Casting Director Adityoa Suranna
Casting Director Adityoa Suranna has over the years had the uncanny knack of bringing in the apt cast for the shows that he has worked on. After having a long run with Fireworks Productions, the talented lad gave it his best over the years as he worked for renowned production houses Shashi Sumeet Productions, Contiloe and now Writers’ Galaxy. His recent successful work is visible in the ongo | Click Here...
Our company’s agenda is that even if we are doing little work, it has to be good work: Shubham Gaur, Casting Director, BOSE: Dead / Alive
From being one among the very few Indian Casting Directors to have access to the Casting Society of America to being the first Casting Director duo to bag an award for Best Casting on the digital medium, thick friends and partners at work Shubham Gaur and Trishaan are literally living their dreams, doing what they want to and are good at!! Yes, we are talking about the men who cast for the hugely successful ALTBalaji web-series, BOSE: Dead / Alive!! To tell you more, Shubham and Trishaan won the IWM | Click Here...
I deal with actors with a lot of patience and that is my USP – Neha Singhania, Casting Director
Neha Singhania has come a long way in the field of ‘Casting’ having cast for daily soaps, comedy shows and even the mythological ones. Her recent casting experience as the Casting Director for the upcoming show ‘Meri Sai’ on Sony TV, produced by Nitin Vaidya’s Dashami Creations has won her a lot of praise!! In an exclusive chit-chat with IndianWikiMedia.com, Neha shares insights about her life, her career, experience and goals set for the future... “I began my career with Sphere Origins, the production house which is considered to be the ‘Yashraj’ of TV serials | Click Here...