A single line from Shanoo Sharma’s feed set the chatter ablaze—"I hope the next big trend is talent," she posted, no mention of Anjali, no context, just a cryptic nudge.
Anjali Anand, who slipped into the limelight with her debut in OTT’s Untag and later the TV hit Dhhai Kilo Prem, confessed during a Farah Khan‑hosted chat that 2020 was a low‑point rain‑storm—pandemic, dwindling savings, no offers. She was on a solo, rent‑only stint in Goa when a text from Sharma read, "Babe, call me."
She recalls a previous meeting when Sharma casually said, "When you lose weight, we’ll do something," hinting at a role in Karan Johar’s upcoming film. The offer materialised: a chance to portray Golu in Rocky Aur Rani, a role that landed her alongside Alia Bhatt and Ranveer Singh.
The comment section erupted: Bhumi Pednekar, Shalini Passi, Ankita Lokhande all rallied, while Shardul Pandit mused, "Talent has always been there waiting outside offices." Their chorus underscores a growing call for authenticity over aesthetic gimmicks.
What’s next? Sharma’s silent nod might signal a shift—talent‑first casting could become the new mantra. For Anjali, the next chapter could see her taking on roles that defy trim‑centric tropes, proving that the industry can still reward substance over shape.