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Anjali Anand Recalls YRF Casting Director's 'Lose Weight' Remark, Mom's Reaction to Karan Johar Meeting
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Anjali Anand Recalls YRF Casting Director's 'Lose Weight' Remark, Mom's Reaction to Karan Johar Meeting
- •Anjali Anand struggled to land acting roles despite training, exhausting savings and considering leaving the industry.
- •Her career took a turn after securing a role in a Karan Johar film, leading to her casting in Dhamaal 4.
- •Anjali's mother initially reacted with disbelief when told about the meeting with Karan Johar, citing Anjali's lack of industry backing.
- •YRF casting director Shanoo Sharma previously told Anjali that roles would come once she lost weight.
- •Karan Johar reportedly liked Anjali immediately after her audition for Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani, despite other influencers being considered.
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Anjali received a message from YRF casting director Shanoo Sharma after Karan Johar saw her photograph and considered her for a role. Following an audition where Karan liked her almost immediately, she successfully secured the part.
In 2020, Anjali reached the lowest point of her life as she was not receiving any acting offers during the pandemic, exhausted all her savings, and had been living alone on rent for six months.
Anjali Anand essayed the role of Ranveer Singh's sister, Gayatri Randhawa, in the 2023 film.
