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Amyra Dastur Says She Almost Missed ‘Chumbak’ Role After Manager Failed to Inform About Audition
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🗓 14 Sep 2026, 07:37 AM
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The actress revealed that a miscommunication with her former manager nearly cost her the part in the upcoming film ‘Chumbak’.
Amyra Dastur disclosed that she was almost denied the opportunity to appear in the new movie “Chumbak” because her former manager did not convey the audition schedule to her. The oversight was discovered only after the casting call had already been announced, leaving her with a very narrow window to respond.
According to Dastur, the manager’s lapse meant she could not prepare for the audition in the usual time frame. She said she learned about the casting through a colleague and rushed to submit her materials, narrowly making the deadline.
Despite the scramble, the filmmakers accepted her audition and she secured the role, which she described as a turning point in her career. Dastur thanked her current team for their support and highlighted the importance of clear communication in the industry.
The incident underscores the challenges actors face when relying on intermediaries for critical information, especially in a fast‑moving Bollywood environment where timing can determine a project’s trajectory.
According to Dastur, the manager’s lapse meant she could not prepare for the audition in the usual time frame. She said she learned about the casting through a colleague and rushed to submit her materials, narrowly making the deadline.
Despite the scramble, the filmmakers accepted her audition and she secured the role, which she described as a turning point in her career. Dastur thanked her current team for their support and highlighted the importance of clear communication in the industry.
The incident underscores the challenges actors face when relying on intermediaries for critical information, especially in a fast‑moving Bollywood environment where timing can determine a project’s trajectory.