Superstar cast real beggar in film, it became a cult classic

A fascinating anecdote from the 1964 thriller 'Woh Kaun Thi' reveals how actor Manoj Kumar cast a real female beggar near Mumbai's Taj Hotel. Her striking appearance, which initially startled Kumar, was deemed perfect by director Raj Khosla to enhance the film's unsettling, mystery-driven atmosphere. This unique casting choice contributed significantly to the cult classic's haunting mood.