Shanoo Sharma Age, Wiki and Bio

Quick Info

Profession	Casting Director
Nationality	Indian
Date of Birth	XX/XX/1979
Age	Unknown
Birthplace	Mumbai, Maharashtra

Bio/Wiki

Nickname	Shanoozeing

Physical Stats & More

Eye Color	Black
Hair Color	Light Brown

Educational Qualification(s)

College/University	Mayo College, Ajmer Lady Shri Ram College For Women, Delhi University Prague Film School, Czech Republic
Postgraduation	Filmmaking at Prague Film School, Czech Republic

Personal Life

Marital Status	Unmarried
Religion	Hinduism
Food Habit	Non-vegetarian
Tattoo	On her right arm - Om

Relationships & More

Marital Status	Unmarried

Family

Father	Hotelier
Siblings	Brother - Sameer Sharma (film director)

Career

Debut	Shanoo's career began with a role in the film Saathiya (2002) as Rani's friend. She became a recognized casting director after initially working in various odd jobs, including waitressing and bartending, to support her ambitions.
Key Projects	In 2008, she cast Anushka Sharma in her debut film Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi, and by 2010, she joined Yash Raj Films (YRF) as a casting director. She launched the careers of many prominent actors, including Ranveer Singh, Arjun Kapoor, and Bhumi Pednekar. In 2025, she gained attention for casting new talents Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda in Saiyaara, which became a significant hit.
Challenges	Throughout her career, Shanoo faced challenges including skepticism about her methods and accusations of favoritism in casting.
Recent Developments	She started working in film production in 2017, producing Qaidi Band, and her name was mentioned in the context of the Sushant Singh Rajput investigation.

Style Quotient

Casting Style	Shanoo is known for her unique approach to casting, often conducting open auditions and seeking individuals with potential regardless of their background.

Social Media

Instagram	https://www.instagram.com/shanoosharmayrfcasting/
Facebook	https://www.facebook.com/p/Shanoo-YRFcasting-100064204293117/
Twitter	https://x.com/shanoozeing

Some Lesser Known Facts

Shanoo attended 13 different schools in India during her childhood.
She moved to Johannesburg with her family where her father opened an Indian restaurant, and she began waitressing there.
At 17, she shaved her head and tried various jobs, including roles in a PR agency and as a receptionist.
She claims to have initially been seen as a 'wild child' due to her adventurous spirit.
Her keen eye for talent began when friends sought her advice on their appearances and social events.