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These Vintage Pictures Of Bollywood Auditions In The ’50s Will Make You Angry!

These Vintage Pictures Of Bollywood Auditions In The ’50s Will Make You Angry!

Shreemi Verma

This is how auditions were conducted in 1951

So a while back, Indian Redditors were discussing a photo spread in Life Magazine which showed how women were auditioned in the 1950’s, needless to say – things were not too comfortable. I know the Indian film industry is still primarily dominated by men, but I really hope that this isn’t the way our actresses have to audition anymore.

1) Is he learning the art of draping a saree?

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2) Or maybe the saree wasn’t good enough!

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3) No comments.

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I’m curious to know what the guy in the middle is looking at though!

4) Yep, not awkward at all.

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5) How to dress to win a job instantly! Exhibit A.

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6) Exhibit B.

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7) Told you, not a very comfortable audition.

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Any thoughts?