Here is the list of top acting institutes in India. You can visit their website and get the details. The fee for the courses are high, but these schools seem reliable, as per my knowledge on the date.
- 1. *FTII, Pune Film and Television Institute of India: or FTII is located in Pune. The Institute offers 2 year PG Diploma in Acting. Expensive: 2 Lakhs? http://www.ftiindia.com/
- 2. *The Barry John Acting studio: The Barry John Acting studio is in Mumbai and offers various courses including the Diploma and Certificate courses in acting. Expensive: 2 Lakhs? http://www.bjas.in/
- 3. *National School of Drama (NSD), Delhi: NSD offers a 3 year course which leads to a PG diploma in Dramatic Arts. http://nsd.gov.in/
- 4. Anupan Kher’s, Actor Prepares: The institute offers full time and part time course in acting.The institute has branches in Mumbai,Ahmedabad and Chandigarh. http://www.actorprepares.net/
- 5. *Subhash Ghai’s, Whistling Woods International: Subhash Ghai is the chairman of Whistling Woods International, Mumbai. The courses include a 2 year course in acting. Expensive: 9 Lakhs? http://www.whistlingwoods.net/
- 6. Roshan Taneja Acting Studio: Roshan Taneja Acting Studio in Mumbai offers 6 months course in acting. http://www.roshantaneja.com/
- 7. AAFT, Noida: Asian Academy of Film and Television is located in Noida,UP. AAFT offers 3 months and 1 year programs in acting. http://www.aaft.com/
- 8. *Kishore Namit Kapoor Acting Institute: Kishore Namit Kapoor Acting Institute in Mumbai offers 3 months course in acting. http://www.knkactinginstitute.com/
- 9. Delhi Film Institute: The Delhi Film Institute is located in South Extension, Delhi. The institute offers 2 months acting course in acting.http://www.delhifilminstitute.com/
- 10. ZIMA: Zee academy of media arts is located in Mumbai and it offers a 3 month course in acting. http://zimainstitute.com/
- 11. Digital Film School, Mumbai: http://www.dafilmschool.com/
- 12. Kreating Charakters Pvt. Ltd: Established in 2005, they claim to be the best acting training institute in Mumbai. Website:http://www.kreatingcharakters.in/, Contact Phone: +91 98924 56347, +91 98210 18560
- 12. Grace Acting Academy: * Weekend courses are economical (Rs. 15,000). The rest is from Rs. 30,000 to Rs.1,50,000, 301, 3rd Flr, Trans Avenue, before Ganesh Acharya Hall. Above VLCC, Behind MTNL Tel Exchange, Mahada, 4 Bungalow, Andheri West, Mumbai -400053, http://www.graceacting.com/
- 13.Top Professional Acting Coach: Kiran Pande, For details, visit: http://topactingcoach.weebly.com; For adults and kids, Acting coach, Audition doctor, Filmmaker, Film Story Writer and Actor, 5 week course. Personalized course. Highly affordable, Ghatkopar East, Mumbai 400089, Email: kiran.aged@gmail.com
Please read the following post before deciding on a school and paying a big money: Acting School or Acting Coach for Bollywood Entry? Best Choice. However, please note that the situation may change in a school in the context of the present faculty, standard of training etc. Therefore, please check carefully by visiting personally and doing some research. Source: Article, Image: flickr.com
