Insider Secrets of Casting - How Casting Industry Works? Ft Parag Chadha (Casting Director & Actor)

Join us in this episode as we dive deep into the world of casting with Parag Chadha, a renowned casting director and actor. Parag, founder of Bribe with Talent Casting, shares his journey from winning Splitsvilla to becoming a casting assistant at Yashraj Films, where he auditioned stars like Ranveer Singh and Kriti Sanon. Hear his insights on the industry, common actor pitfalls, and his experiences working on Netflix's 'Kaala Pani' and Sony Liv's 'Adrishyam'. Plus, discover Parag's passion for animal welfare and his charitable initiatives. Don't miss out on this enriching discussion!

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Timestamps:

00:00 - Introduction
03:05 - Importance of Introduction video
04:00 - Acting is about mental capability
05:08 - Mistakes Actors do while sharing their profile with casting director
08:25 - Today is the most magical time for an Actor
09:01 - What should be right way to crack Bollywood
10:57 - Why casting is important
11:14 - Is casting a creative process?
13:31 - Is casting industry unorganised?
14:42 - Why actors are powerless?
16:47 - Does Cintaa help actor’s?
17:09 - Actors need to raise voice
17:57 - Why casting directors are actors ?
20:16 - Why an Actor should learn about casting?
21:54 - Why casting interns are paid less?
25:17 - Parag’s personal journey, Winning Splitsvilla and working with Yashraj Films.
35:33 - Why Yashraj casting team conduct less auditions for new actors?
37:21 - Birth of Bribe with talent casting company and early casting projects
39:39 - How to be a casting director?
43:12 - Parag’s Journey on OTT as an Actor.
46:08 - Why Actor’s need to experiment with their looks?
49:09 - Insecurity of an Actor.
52:09 - Parag’s take on spirituality and taking care of Stray Animals.

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