Life can be difficult especially when you have very little money from your job. Some people try to earn extra income through investments while others do two to three jobs just so they can pay the bills, feed their children or have a better tomorrow. Sadly this is the way the world is and nothing can be done to change it.
However, there are people especially women who take a shortcut by using their sexuality as a tool and get around the problem much faster (or so it appears). Through Instagram and Tik Tok plenty of females become enamored by the glitz and glamor of the modelling as well as adult industry and try to enter it as a quick way to money and fame. Little do they know that it is not that easy.
This is the story of one of my teachers who sought to choose this path as she wanted to be rich and famous. Let me introduce myself. I am one of the junior producers of a web series and this happened when we were looking for new talents who were bold enough to do nude and intimate scenes.
I personally contacted the advertisement agency and placed the ad in a popular newspaper which read:
"Actress wanted who can do hot scenes. Talented candidates who are bold enough to show skin can apply. Excellent pay and other perks..."
We didn't expect much response but we were wrong. We got a ton of applications and we decided to conduct an audition.
On the day of audition, dozens of young women showed up. Some were absolutely gorgeous while others weren't that great looking. Anyway, we were a panel of five producers along with the director and script writer. As we entered the hall, we were greeted by the girls. We asked them to take their respective seats. Then I asked my secretary Shahana to start briefing the girls before the audition begins.
Just then a woman ran into the hall. She was late and was panting a little. I was shocked to see her. It was my college teacher Dr. Maheshwary! "What the hell is she doing here?" I thought to myself. My secretary asked her to take her seat. Only the seats at the back were vacant and she sat in one of them. Just then she looked in my direction and our eyes met. She went completely pale when she saw me. She was already of very fair complexion and going pale made her look like a ghost.
Shahana started her briefing:
"Dear ladies! This is a fantastic opportunity for you to enter the entertainment industry. However, we need to make sure that you are worth every penny that we spend on you. Our producers don't want to invest in the wrong girl. As you may have seen in this advertisement, we need actresses who are bold enough to do intimate scenes in front of the camera. And we are dead serious when we say it. YOU MUST SHOW YOUR SKIN WHEN ASKED WITHOUT QUESTIONING! So if there is anyone who is not comfortable, this is the time to leave!"
About 20 girls got up and started to leave the hall. I wondered why they came in the first place. I thought the ad was clear. Since Maheshwary didn't leave, I guessed that she was in dire need of money.
Shahana continued:
"This audition will take place in three rounds viz. Dialog round, bikini round and interview round. The dialog and bikini rounds will take place in front of everybody while interview will be personal. Are there any questions?"
One of the girls raised hands. Shahana asked,
"Yes?"
"Ma'am, are you going to provide the bikini for us?"
the girl asked.
"Well... you won't be wearing an actual bikini today. Just your underwear will do,"
Shahana replied.
The girl was visibly nervous.
"What's the matter?"
Shahana asked.
"Well.... err.... Ma'am, I didn't wear my panty today..."
the girl said.
All the girls started laughing and giggling. Even Shahana couldn't hold back her smile.
"Whose fault is that my dear? You have to work with what you got. That's all I can say now,"
Shahana ended the conversation.
The audition started. Every girl was called according to alphabetical order. In the dialog round each girl was given a solo dialog first to perform in front of the camera. There were also groups of two who had to perform a dialog role play. The girls who couldn't perform were sent home immediately. It was sad to see the tears in their eyes as they walked out. But this is showbiz and talent is of utmost importance regardless of how much one is willing to shed her clothes.
Surprisingly Maheshwary ma'am was able to deliver her dialogs without any problems. Mrs. Sudha who was one of the senior producers was frowning at her profile. Dr. Maheshwary was in her mid-30s even though she only appeared to be in her mid-20s. Mrs. Sudha was not very convinced that she would survive in the industry for long due to her age. Further, she was married and that was another issue for Mrs. Sudha and couple of other producers. I intervened and said that I know this woman and that I can vouch for her.
Finally the dialog round was over and roughly half of the girls were eliminated. It was time for the bikini round after the break. During the break time Mrs. Sudha saw me talking to Maheshwary ma'am. She walked away without saying much.
"Ma'am, why are you at the audition. Any urgent need for money?"
I asked.