Bollywood is considered one of the biggest showbiz industries. And we also might have heard many times about casting couch. Many of us are aware that how it is done in recent times. But here we are giving a glimpse of the casting couch done by directors back in 1951. So as we have got our hands on these rare photos let us tell you something about it.
The photos shared are of a renowned director Abdul Rashid Kardar (1904–1989), who was known for directing almost 40 films of that era. like Shahjehan (1946), Dillagi (1949), Dulari (1949) and Dil Diya Dard Liya (1966), and many more. And he was seen taking the screen test of two young girls, who came to him. These old pictures will give you a closer look at the way screening was done at those times. Although it looks a bit sleazy, it’s better you decide what you feel about it.
So check out these old photos in which Abdul Rashid Kardar is seen taking the screen test of two young girls:
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