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Amyra Dastur's Manager Error Led to Major Role
14 Sep
Summary
- Manager's oversight nearly cost Amyra Dastur a key role.
- Amyra contacted casting director directly to secure audition.
- Role holds personal significance due to Parsi heritage.
Amyra Dastur revealed her role in the upcoming streaming series 'Chumbak' was almost lost due to her former manager's oversight. She learned of the audition process late and proactively reached out to the casting director.
During promotions in Mumbai, Dastur explained that her manager had not informed her about the audition. Recognizing the show's Parsi theme, she felt she was a perfect fit and messaged the casting director directly.
Dastur clarified that she had not declined the project, as the casting team had believed. After two auditions, she successfully secured the role.
The actress expressed excitement for portraying a character connected to her Parsi culture, an opportunity she cherishes. She also highlighted the benefit of working with veteran actors, which pushed her to improve her performance, especially in comedy.