23-8-17 Analytical Article no. 21
Selection of an
actor or an actress for a movie was never an easy task and has become more
complicated with the advent of new technology every other day. To leave lasting
impressions in the mind of movie watchers, movies are being produced close to reality. Even selection of an artist involves lots of tests including
some biological tests. Amir Khan Production had planned to make a movie on
women sports in which Amir would have a leading role. They short listed
wrestling as they had found an interesting story. The story had two key female characters
who would become wrestler of international levels.
The search began
outside the industry and interested candidates were motivated to give screen
and other tests. There were two basic requirements for the prospective actress,
they should be good actor and they should be good in wrestling. Those who were
better wrestler but not so good actor were not preferred as the movie had so
many emotional scenes which were necessary for the quality of film.
Auditions of more
than 10,000 females were taken. All the females who were selected had to go
through medical check-ups. The main part of medical test was hormonal test. The
purpose of the test was’ if they can put on some weight or not’. Some bodies
are so designed genetically that they cannot put on weight though, how hard
they work out. Help of dietitians were also taken to test their physical
endurance.
In the final round 3
girls were short listed who had managed to clear above tests. Finally Sanya
Malhtra and Fatima Shaikh were selected who had everything the movie needed. It
was followed by 10 days of various internal training. They were also trained by national coach kripa
to make them fight like international wrestler. The training lasted for two
years.
Q.1 Mention with lines how many steps of staffing have been used?
Q.2 Mention with lines how many steps
of selection process have been used?
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3. www.canindia.com
4. www.ibtimes.co.in
