Top 10 Acting Institutes in India
If you dream of becoming an actor, joining a good acting school can be the first step. In India, there are many institutes that train students in theatre, films, and television. These schools help you build confidence, improve your acting skills, and prepare you for the industry. In this post, we’ll look at the top acting institutes in India that can guide you on your journey to the big screen.
1.National School of Drama (NSD), New Delhi
This is one of the very best. Very strong in theatre, character development, voice, body language. Many famous actors did training here.
Competition is tough. Fewer seats. Fees are modest, but getting in takes good audition + hard work.
Website: https://nsd.gov.in/
2.Film & Television Institute of India (FTII),Pune
Great for screen acting (movies / TV). Good studios. Alumni are well respected. Blend of theory + practical.
Very selective. It’s not cheap in terms of living. Also, courses can be long. Need commitment.
Website: https://ftii.ac.in/
3.Whistling Woods International (WWI), Mumbai
Modern facilities. Courses in many areas (not just acting). Good exposure, industry connections.
Fee is relatively high. Because it’s private, cost-of-living + other expenses add up. Hands-on but you’ll still need to hustle.
Website: https://www.whistlingwoods.net/
4.Anupam Kher’s Actor Prepares — The School of Actors, Mumbai
Run by an actor, so inside knowledge. Lots of short/long workshops. Good for beginners and people who want acting as serious hobby or career.
Again, cost + time. Also, you might not get as much “classical theatre” training here as in NSD. Good for screen / modern acting.
Website: https://actorprepares.in/
5. Roshan Taneja School of Acting (RTSA), Mumbai
Very popular. Strong teaching in improvisation, voice, movement. Faculty are very experienced. Good for building confidence.
For some people shorter courses may not be enough. Also, industry exposure depends a lot on your own effort.
Website: https://www.roshantaneja.com/
6.Asian Academy of Film & Television (AAFT), Noida / NCR
More options (courses) and a broader media + entertainment focus. If you want acting plus something else (TV, production, etc), good choice.
Because many courses offered, quality may vary. Also networking & exposure in real films might be less than places like FTII/WWI.
Website: https://aaft.com/
7.Zee Institute of Media Arts (ZIMA), Mumbai
Offers media/film/TV oriented training. Good option if you want to do acting + media/behind-camera knowledge.
As with many private institutes, fees + extra costs (materials, travel) matter. Also, exposure depends on class size, faculty, etc..
8.Satyajit Ray Film & Television Institute (SRFTI),Kolkata
Run by an actor, so inside knowledge. Lots of short/long workshops. Good for beginners and people who want acting as serious hobby or career.
Again, cost + time. Also, you might not get as much “classical theatre” training here as in NSD. Good for screen / modern acting.
9.Kishore Namit Kapoor Acting Institute, Mumbai
Good option especially for screen actors. Many workshops, relatively flexible. Established name
Being in Mumbai, cost of living is high. Also, like most private schools, results depend a lot on your diligence.
10.Barry John Acting Studio, Mumbai / Delhi
Good option especially for screen actors. Many workshops, relatively flexible. Established name
Being in Mumbai, cost of living is high. Also, like most private schools, results depend a lot on your diligence
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