Casting Bay’s Anmol Ahuja Challenges Casting Stereotypes with Jalsa

Surya Kasibhatla leaves a remarkable impression with his exceptional performance in Jalsa. And Casting Bay is basking in all the appreciation and positivity for casting him. Few know that Surya, who plays Vidya Balan’s son suffers from Cerebral Palsy in real life too. It’s a first in Indian Cinema; where an actor is cast with the same disability as he plays in the film and Anmol Ahuja, Co-Founder Casting Bay; becomes the first casting director to do so.

Ask Anmol about the much-needed step of inclusivity in the industry and he shares, “Working with Suresh Triveni on Jalsa was indeed a ‘jalsa’ for us at Casting Bay. It was a gathering of fresh ideas to cast, where inclusivity was at the centre. Casting Surya was the most enriching and satisfying experience I have had in recent times. We at casting bay are elated to see Surya being welcomed and appreciated with such warmth. While the audience has been lauding the overall cast of the film, appreciation for Surya drives us to push our stereotype casting boundaries even further”.

Its notable that even their casting for Paatal Lok had won hearts and accolades when they cast a transgender for the role of a transgender. Kudos!! to Casting Bay, who; with Jalsa, will inspire many more casting directors to make bold and inclusive choices for their upcoming projects.