Left: Kiran Janjani used to work as flight attendant but he dropped out one year ago and started working as a model. "Oops!" is his first movie. Top right: Kiran and Vikash are friends in real life as well as in the movie. The story of "Oops!" is about two friends, newcomers to the show business. Vikash Sheti (26) was born in Vhadigarh, Punjab. When he was 18 his father sent him to the Rashan Tenesa acting school to study. It was his father's dream to see him become an actor. His parents are very proud of him and what he has achieved. He started doing modeling as many other newcomers. "Oops!" is also his first movie and he plays the lead role. He says, "My family is my strength, I love them; this work is a grace of God." Bottom right: Technicians prepare the set for the next scene.
As promised in the academy's prospectus, auditions are not for the shy or timid. Highly charged fighting and dancing routines feature prominently in any Bollywood production and the students must be able to stand up to the high pressure of the choreography. For many, success in these schools can make or break their acting careers. Not only do the students have to be energetic and athletic, they must also have a certain charisma and good looks. The Bollywood star is modelled on an archetype of beauty and strength.