Casting for Bollywood Films

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Which of the following is NOT a common method used for casting actors in Bollywood films?

  1. Open auditions

  2. Recommendations from industry professionals

  3. Talent scouts

  4. Online submissions


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

While open auditions, recommendations, and talent scouts are all common methods used for casting actors in Bollywood films, online submissions are not as widely used.

What is the primary role of a casting director in Bollywood films?

  1. Selecting actors for roles

  2. Negotiating contracts with actors

  3. Managing the casting budget

  4. Scheduling auditions


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The primary role of a casting director in Bollywood films is to select actors who are suitable for the roles in the film.

Which of the following factors is NOT typically considered when casting actors for Bollywood films?

  1. Acting skills

  2. Physical appearance

  3. Star power

  4. Chemistry with other actors


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

While acting skills, physical appearance, and chemistry with other actors are all important factors considered when casting actors for Bollywood films, star power is not typically a major consideration.

What is the term used to describe the process of selecting actors for a Bollywood film?

  1. Casting

  2. Auditioning

  3. Screening

  4. Shortlisting


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The term 'casting' is used to describe the process of selecting actors for a Bollywood film.

Which of the following is NOT a common type of role played by actors in Bollywood films?

  1. Hero

  2. Heroine

  3. Villain

  4. Character actor


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

While hero, heroine, and villain are common types of roles played by actors in Bollywood films, character actor is not as common.

What is the term used to describe an actor who plays the lead role in a Bollywood film?

  1. Hero

  2. Heroine

  3. Villain

  4. Character actor


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The term 'hero' is used to describe an actor who plays the lead role in a Bollywood film.

Which of the following is NOT a common type of Bollywood film?

  1. Romance

  2. Action

  3. Comedy

  4. Horror


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

While romance, action, and comedy are common types of Bollywood films, horror is not as common.

What is the term used to describe an actor who plays the female lead role in a Bollywood film?

  1. Hero

  2. Heroine

  3. Villain

  4. Character actor


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The term 'heroine' is used to describe an actor who plays the female lead role in a Bollywood film.

Which of the following is NOT a common type of role played by actresses in Bollywood films?

  1. Vamp

  2. Item girl

  3. Mother

  4. Sister


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

While vamp, item girl, and mother are common types of roles played by actresses in Bollywood films, sister is not as common.

What is the term used to describe an actor who plays the antagonist in a Bollywood film?

  1. Hero

  2. Heroine

  3. Villain

  4. Character actor


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The term 'villain' is used to describe an actor who plays the antagonist in a Bollywood film.

Which of the following is NOT a common type of role played by actors in Bollywood films?

  1. Lover boy

  2. Action hero

  3. Comedian

  4. Character actor


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

While lover boy, action hero, and comedian are common types of roles played by actors in Bollywood films, character actor is not as common.

What is the term used to describe an actor who plays a supporting role in a Bollywood film?

  1. Hero

  2. Heroine

  3. Villain

  4. Character actor


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The term 'character actor' is used to describe an actor who plays a supporting role in a Bollywood film.

Which of the following is NOT a common type of role played by actresses in Bollywood films?

  1. Vamp

  2. Item girl

  3. Mother

  4. Sister


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

While vamp, item girl, and mother are common types of roles played by actresses in Bollywood films, sister is not as common.

What is the term used to describe an actor who plays a comic role in a Bollywood film?

  1. Hero

  2. Heroine

  3. Villain

  4. Comedian


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The term 'comedian' is used to describe an actor who plays a comic role in a Bollywood film.

Which of the following is NOT a common type of role played by actors in Bollywood films?

  1. Lover boy

  2. Action hero

  3. Comedian

  4. Character actor


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

While lover boy, action hero, and comedian are common types of roles played by actors in Bollywood films, character actor is not as common.

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